Are you planning to visit Mirik this year? Then you are probably wondering the best time to visit Mirik. It does not matter whether you are staying in Darjeeling or Kalimpong, you can always make plans to stay in Mirik for a day or you can visit Mirik as a day trip for Mirik sightseeing. Here we mention the best time to visit Mirik and the best places in Mirik for sightseeing.
March to April (Peak Season)
According to tourists and travelers from all around the best time to visit Mirik is during the months of March and April. October to November is also considered favorable months to visit Mirik. During summer, tourists can enjoy a favorable climate due to the location of Mirik.
The temperature remains warm and comfortable. This time of the season the sky remains crystal clear providing tourist wonderful clear view of the Himalayan Mountain range.
Tourists can also spot exotic birds while traveling Mirik this time of the season. Mirik experiences a certain rise in temperature during day time so we suggest you carry with yourself light linens and cotton to beat the heat.
Temperature in Mirik during the night falls down to some 15 degrees Celsius during the summer season. In this case, we suggest you carry along warm clothes to beat the cold.
March till April also known to be the peak season. But is also the best time for a family picnic. Mirik has wonderful picnic spots nearby where you can enjoy a nice picnic with family. One such place is Bunkulung, a small peaceful village not far from Mirik.
October to November:
During the months of October to November temperature in Mirik ranges from 15 degrees Celsius to 1 degree Celsius.
Tourists will be able to enjoy the cold during these months. The sky remains bluish-grey during this period. If you are on your honeymoon then visiting Mirik this time can prove to be a wonderful experience.
Rainy Season:
We would like to suggest tourists and travelers to avoid the Rainy season that falls between July and September. Mirik usually remains cloudy and experiences heavy rainfall. Tourists might face problems like road-block, landslide, etc.
What to see in Mirik?
Here are our top five places to see in Mirik:
- Sumendu Lake – Also known as Mirik Lake, a natural lake, for which Mirik is famously known to tourists and solo travelers from all around the world. This natural lake has an arched bridge over it where tourists like to take walk and click photographs. Boating on the lake is no longer available due to temporary conditions.
- Bokar Monastery – The second best place on our list is the Bokar Monastery. The beautiful monastery is a must-visit for all tourists and even for solo travelers.
- Tingling View Point – Located at a distance of 9 km from Mirik, Tingling View Point is one of the famous sightseeing places in Mirik. Surrounded by three tea gardens and situated in Soureen village, the place is a popular attraction. The viewpoint provides a wonderful view of the surrounding tea gardens. The place is best for tourists to see Sunrise and Sunset.
- Pashupati Market – A very famous market at the Indo-Nepal border located 15 kilometers from Mirik is Pashupati Market. Tourists can buy different types of handicrafts, clothes, perfumes and other things from this market.
- Orange Orchards – Mirik is famous for its Orange Orchards.
Tourists can find ample options for lodging in Mirik. We suggest Pradhan Hotel and Restaurant in Mirik which is located just opposite to Mirik Lake. A nice clean budget hotel in Mirik provides wonderful service and serves great food -vegetarian and non-vegetarian cuisines.