Mirik Travel Diary: Scenic Views and Local Delights

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After having visited the usual destinations like Darjeeling, Gangtok (Sikkim), Kalimpong, Kurseong and the likes and exploring some of them multiple times, I was keen on going someplace where I hadn’t been before and the presence of a known homestay in Mirik made me choose it as my last destination before heading back from the Bagdogra airport. Here is a collection of the highlights of my time spent in Mirik.

I made the journey from Kurseong to Mirik by shared sumo locally called as Syndicate in this region. In Mirik, I stayed at Haamro Ghar Homestay and I highly recommend them if you are planning to visit Mirik. Sumendu Lake is the highlight of this tiny town that is spread around the lake that also boasts of a monastery.

A Journey in Photographs of Two Days in Mirik

A top-down view of a dining table set with a plate of white rice and several bowls of colorful vegetable dishes, including stir-fried vegetables, soup, and a plate with green beans. A glass pitcher and a phone are also visible on the table.
Homely meal at Haamro Ghar in Mirik.
A collection of miniature liquor bottles displayed in a protective foam case, featuring various brands and types of spirits.
A cozy room with yellow walls, featuring a bed with a colorful bolster and a patterned bedspread. A wooden table with a plant and tableware is near a window adorned with sheer curtains. Natural light streams in, illuminating the space.
Cosy for a solo traveller.
A young person playing guitar while sitting on a stool outside a shop filled with various potted succulents and cacti for sale.
Cactus for sale on the street.
A collection of small, spiky green fruits nestled among leafy vines, with a purple eggplant and another green fruit visible.
Interesting vegetable!
A large statue of a warrior holding a flag, set against a backdrop of trees and a cloudy sky. The statue is surrounded by green grass and a small hut in the background.
Somewhere in Mirik.
A serene view of a lake surrounded by tall trees and mist, with a bridge visible in the background under overcast skies.
Scenic view of a misty lake surrounded by lush greenery and trees, with a bridge in the background.
Two schoolgirls walking along a stone path by a river, surrounded by tall green trees and fog.
The walking trail surrounding Sumendu Lake in Mirik is especially beautiful in the monsoons.
A vibrant 'I ❤️ MIRIK' sign, with a woman in a red saree and a man in a striped shirt, surrounded by greenery and prayer flags.
A foggy landscape featuring a lake with reflections, surrounded by a hillside community shrouded in mist.
A serene lake surrounded by lush greenery and tall trees, with a foggy background and distant buildings partially obscured by mist.
A scenic pathway lined with tall green trees, leading along a lake. Two people, an adult and a child, are seen near the water, enjoying the serene environment on a cloudy day.
A serene pathway lined with tall, lush trees beside a calm lake, surrounded by greenery and misty hills in the background.
Monsoon magic.
Scenic view of a lakeside town with buildings on the hillside under a cloudy sky.
A bridge spanning across a calm lake, surrounded by lush greenery and distant hills under a cloudy sky.
This bridge is quite popular with tourists and visitors alike, all waiting to get their picture clicked with the waters of the lake!
A scenic view of a calm lake surrounded by lush green hills under a cloudy sky, with houses dotting the hillside.
Scenic view of a serene lake surrounded by lush greenery and a hillside village under a cloudy sky.
A man in a white t-shirt is sitting on a railing next to a brown and white horse, which has a decorative saddle. They are by a body of water with a scenic background of hills and buildings under a cloudy sky.
Two men sitting beside a food cart on a cobblestone pathway, with a body of water and hills in the background under cloudy skies.
Sign indicating a pay toilet facility with prices for short and long visits, located near shops in a rural area.
Hahaha, funniest I’ve ever seen!
A serene view of a lake surrounded by trees and misty mountains, with buildings and structures peeking through the fog in the background.
Can you spot the Bokar Chokor Ling Monastery in the picture?
A fruit stall under a yellow canopy in a rural setting, featuring a variety of fresh fruits including bananas, pineapples, apples, and watermelons, with a vendor standing beside the cart.
A person in a purple kurta stands in front of a food stall displaying various snacks, surrounded by greenery.
Colorful street art mural featuring cartoon characters, including a monkey and superhero themes, on a weathered wall with greenery and a cloudy sky in the background.
Cool graffiti in Mirik.
A scenic view of a hillside town at sunset, with cloudy skies and lush greenery in the background.
A panoramic view of a mountainous landscape at sunset, featuring colorful houses nestled in the foreground and lush green trees in the background under a cloudy sky.
Dazzling evening colours from Haamro Ghar Homestay’s terrace.
A close-up of a spiky green fruit hanging from a branch, with blurred green hills and a cloudy sky in the background.
A scenic view of lush green mountains under a cloudy sky, with tea plantations in the foreground and rolling hills in the background.
Mirik is surrounded by tea gardens.
A busy street market scene with vendors selling fresh vegetables and fruits outside shops, people shopping and interacting, and a light rain, with one pedestrian using an umbrella.
Interesting local market.
A busy street scene featuring a shop front labeled 'Arati Store' with people browsing nearby. Two women in traditional attire are holding a doll, while several other individuals are engaged in conversation or shopping.
Village ladies dressed in the traditional attire.
Close-up of a large yellow flower hanging from a green stem, surrounded by lush foliage and a residential background.
Blooming at Haamro Ghar.
Scenic view of lush green hills with tea plantations, small houses nestled in the landscape, and overcast skies.
A scenic view of lush green tea plantations on sloping hills, with small, traditional houses and mountains in the background under a cloudy sky.
A scenic view of lush green mountains under a cloudy sky, featuring several houses with blue roofs and terraced fields in the foreground.
Scenic view of a mountainous landscape with green hills and blue-roofed houses under a cloudy sky.
The family was going to visit their relatives and I went along too – to a tea garden.
A brightly painted yellow wall with a green trim features a wooden door on the left and an arched window on the right, adorned with potted flowers. The window has sheer curtains and decorative ironwork. Several flower pots line the base of the wall, adding vibrant colors to the scene.
Colourful!
Close-up of a yellow flower with red markings, set against a backdrop of mountains and cloudy sky.
A scenic view of lush green mountains under a cloudy sky, showcasing the beauty of nature.
A scenic view of mountains under a cloudy sky, featuring a wooden bench surrounded by lush greenery and various plants.
Scenic view of lush green mountains under a partly cloudy sky, with a small blue-roofed house in the foreground.
Unbelievably good.
Scenic view of mountains and lush greenery framed by a wooden structure under a partly cloudy sky.
Window with a view!
A scenic view of mountains under a cloudy sky, featuring a lush garden with various plants, a wooden bench, and a wooden structure with flower pots.
The Mamaji’s / Nani House was at a vantage location and has splendid valley views.
A panoramic view of lush green mountains under a partly cloudy sky.
That alluring shade of green and the rolling hills.
A scenic view of a cobblestone pathway winding through lush greenery, leading to small colorful cottages surrounded by trees and mountains under a partly cloudy sky.
A pile of fresh green leaves scattered on a concrete floor, with a rolled-up paper nearby.
Darjeeling tea leaves being dried.
A vibrant orange and blue bird of paradise flower in the foreground, with a residential building featuring a blue roof and grassy garden background.
A green house with a red roof situated in a landscaped garden, featuring lush grass and colorful flower beds, alongside a walkway bordered by tree stumps.
A close-up of a vibrant orange and blue flower among green foliage, showcasing its unique shape and colors.
I’m forgetting the name of this stunning and rare colourful flower.
A hand holding a glass mug of amber-colored drink against a scenic backdrop of green hills and cloudy sky.
Elderly woman carrying a woven basket in front of a wooden house decorated with various potted plants.
Unfiltered rural life.
A person sitting in a garden area with lush greenery and a scenic mountain view in the background, under a cloudy sky.
A hand holding a glass of golden beverage against a scenic mountainous landscape with lush greenery under a cloudy sky.
Darjeeling tea, anyone?
Lush green foliage in a mountainous landscape under a cloudy sky.
A lush green landscape featuring large leaves in the foreground with a backdrop of houses nestled among trees under a cloudy sky.
Colocasia or Taro leaves.
A scenic garden path lined with colorful flowers and plants, leading to a green table and chairs in the foreground, with rolling hills and tea plantations in the background.
In a real tea garden.
A scenic view of a mountainous landscape with a wooden house featuring a blue roof, surrounded by lush greenery and plants under a cloudy sky.
Interior view of a calm room with a wooden counter, featuring a portrait of a smiling monk, a vase of flowers, and tables with chairs, under soft lighting.
At a local eatery in Mirik bazaar.
Close-up of vibrant red flowers with a blurred landscape of buildings and greenery in the background.
Gorgeous beauty clicked just before I left for Bagdogra airport in the morning.
A calendar page featuring an artistic representation of a lion and two faces, with a quote by Cicero that reads, 'Listen to yourself. Nobody can give you wiser advice than yourself; you will never err if you listen to your own suggestion.' The background is red, and it is from 'Deskit Monastery' for the month of August.
The Buddhist world is interlinked …
Scenic view of a tea plantation on a hillside, featuring lush green tea bushes and tall trees, with a winding road in the foreground and power lines in the background.
Scenic view of a winding road through lush green tea plantations under a cloudy sky.

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5 thoughts on “Mirik Travel Diary: Scenic Views and Local Delights”

  5. HBNO OIL

    Discovering the serene charm of Mirik through this photo story was a refreshing departure from the usual hill destinations, highlighting Sumendu Lake and the hospitality of Haamro Ghar Homestay.

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