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Lumina · 2nd December 2008, 10:02

I found Mirik very beautiful. The sky exploded in spectacular colours at sunrise during our stay. It was December last year. Since we were the only people staying at the DGHC tourist lodge (not the cottages) and were given the best room overlooking the lake. The people were extremely friendly and helpful and the tea was too good. I think it's the water which makes a difference when we have the same tea here at home (same tea leaves you know, from the same pack). The food was from Jagjit (DGHC TL don't cook), and was delicious.

I had told you about the drive to the orange orchards. Not much to see there (other than the oranges and meet the friendly locals), but the road was steep, going down almost at 45 degrees, so just for the drive. But anyway, it wouldn't have been much compared to the Rock Garden trip you mentioned, but I was scared. We were in a Xing.

Walking around Mirik is tough work for the leg muscles, it's all so steep, and we walked up to the monastery as well, including my mother.

Sorry, couldn't help putting in my experiences. I am loving this travelogue!!
But didn't get enough of the winding roads through the tea gardens. Do post some more. There should be a few pictures of the Ikon at the tea estate?

2nd December 2008, 10:02	#62 (permalink)
Lumina BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Kolkata Posts: 40	I found Mirik very beautiful. The sky exploded in spectacular colours at sunrise during our stay. It was December last year. Since we were the only people staying at the DGHC tourist lodge (not the cottages) and were given the best room overlooking the lake. The people were extremely friendly and helpful and the tea was too good. I think it's the water which makes a difference when we have the same tea here at home (same tea leaves you know, from the same pack). The food was from Jagjit (DGHC TL don't cook), and was delicious. I had told you about the drive to the orange orchards. Not much to see there (other than the oranges and meet the friendly locals), but the road was steep, going down almost at 45 degrees, so just for the drive. But anyway, it wouldn't have been much compared to the Rock Garden trip you mentioned, but I was scared. We were in a Xing. Walking around Mirik is tough work for the leg muscles, it's all so steep, and we walked up to the monastery as well, including my mother. Sorry, couldn't help putting in my experiences. I am loving this travelogue!! But didn't get enough of the winding roads through the tea gardens. Do post some more. There should be a few pictures of the Ikon at the tea estate? __________________ It's never too late. Last edited by Lumina : 2nd December 2008 at 10:13.