Mirik

Introducing Mirik

Nestled near the Nepal border, halfway between Siliguri and Darjeeling, is this low-profile hill station and honeymoon destination. Mirik is surrounded by an undulating carpet of tea estates, orange orchards, cardamom plantations and forests of tall, dark Japanese cedars. It is a quiet retreat that remains off most visitors’ radars. Some of Mirik’s higher hilltops offer wonderful views of morning’s first light striking Khangchendzonga (8598m).

Check email at Krishnanagar Cyber Café (Main Rd, Krishnanagar; per hr Rs 30). There are no moneychanging facilities in Mirik.

Last updated: Feb 17, 2009