Mirik Hill Station

Fast facts -	One of the newest hill stations of India, Mirik is located in the state of West Bengal. It is around 55 kms from the city of Siliguri.
Did you know -	Mirik is situated amidst the lower Himalayan range of north eastern India. The whole town has a rambling vegetation of rhododendron, fir, deodar and pine trees. There is a 1.25 km long natural lake which is known for its scenic beauty.
Must do -	Visit the popular tourist spots and the shopping and dining hot spots.

Mirik Hill Station One of the newest hill stations of India, Mirik is located in the state of West Bengal. It is around 55 kms from the city of Siliguri. The serene and natural beauty of the place draws plenty of tourists and nature lovers from various parts of the country. Mirik is also known for wide species of orchids.

Mirik in West Bengal is situated amidst the lower Himalayan range of north eastern India. The whole town has a rambling vegetation of rhododendron, fir, deodar and pine trees. There is a 1.25 km long natural lake which is known for its scenic beauty. The mountain in the middle of the lake adds to the charm of the place.

The climate of Mirik, West Bengal remains cool and pleasant throughout the year. The summer season is mild and pleasant while the winter season is cold. The most suitable tome for traveling to Mirik is between the months of March and October when the weather remains pleasant. Rainfall is also little.

Being a popular hill station, there are plenty of tourist attractions in Mirik which are known for scenic beauty and idyllic charm. The beautiful forests, mountains, orange orchards, tea estates, cardamom plantations and waterfalls are wonderful places to visit. Some of the popular points of interest in the area are:

Sumendu Lake
Singha Devi Temple
Deosi Dara
Rai Dhap
Kawlay Dara View point
Devi-Sthan
Helipad

To cater to the inflow of tourists, there are plenty of hotels in Mirik which offer pleasant facilities and services. There are first class hotels, middle range and also budget hotels in the area.

Mirik can be accessed easily. The nearest airport is located at Bagdogra. Rail and road network also link the town with various other parts of the state.