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Monday, October 15, 2012
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Chaos at Gorkhaland - 3 shot dead, Offices and buses burnt
The agitation for Gorkhaland has been there since years, with its way with various twists and turns. But today, 8th of February, three GJMM supporters were shot dead, several injured, and the public going in chaos burning buses and government offices. Strikes has been called off and there is panic everywhere.
8th February 2011 - It has been reported that 3 GJMM supporters were killed during a peace rally at a police firing at Kumani. Recent updates confirm that the number of people killed is 3, which earlier was reported to be 2. It has also been reported that about 10 GJMM supporters and 20 CRPF is injured.
Due to this event, there is a chaotic scenario all over the Darjeeling hills. There was a Chakka Jam called up which was withdrawn at 4pm today. Police vehicles were burnt to fire at Darjeeling. The Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council Tourist Office, near Loreto College at Chowrasta was also burnt. Buses were burnt at Kalimpong, including the burning of various government offices.These government offices that was burnt today at Kalimpong includes the Forest Bunglow of Kalimpong, the District Magistrate Office , SDO’s Office and PWD Office. Kalimpong also witnessed the burning of2 NBSTC Bus.
The police station at Pedong was also set off to fire. At Mungpoo, that forest vechile was burnt and a police van was burnt at Kurseong.News have come that the Jaldhaka Forest Guest House has been set into fire and burnt. More than 10,000 commuters and tourist have had said to be struck all over the Darjeeling hills. It is probable that indefinite strike maybe called off from tomorrow, and rumors have also spread that a 60 days continuous strike maybe called. Strike at Darjeelings hills have been common there days, as the agitation for Gorkhaland, the new Gorkha state has been going on, but a 60 days strike has never been witnessed.
The names of two GJMM supporters shot dead are Bikki Lama, 25 years old, from Rangamutte Doars and Bimala Rai, 24 years old, from Khani Kalimpong.
What more to happen? The agitation for Gorkhaland has taken various twists and turns, making the political condition at Darjeeling hills go worse everyday. Now the question is, What more to Happen ? How many more lives will be taken? How much more property will be damaged? All we can do is just wait and watch.
Your comments will be appreciated so feel free to comment about this scenario at Darjeeling.
You may also read:
Study Abroad - This May Help You Students From North Bengal and Darjeeling
Tourism in Mirik - An Ulimate Guide for Travel in This Hill Station
Travel to Sikkim: The Switzerland of The East in India
Hotels for Accomodation at Mirik
8th February 2011 - It has been reported that 3 GJMM supporters were killed during a peace rally at a police firing at Kumani. Recent updates confirm that the number of people killed is 3, which earlier was reported to be 2. It has also been reported that about 10 GJMM supporters and 20 CRPF is injured.
Due to this event, there is a chaotic scenario all over the Darjeeling hills. There was a Chakka Jam called up which was withdrawn at 4pm today. Police vehicles were burnt to fire at Darjeeling. The Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council Tourist Office, near Loreto College at Chowrasta was also burnt. Buses were burnt at Kalimpong, including the burning of various government offices.These government offices that was burnt today at Kalimpong includes the Forest Bunglow of Kalimpong, the District Magistrate Office , SDO’s Office and PWD Office. Kalimpong also witnessed the burning of2 NBSTC Bus.
The police station at Pedong was also set off to fire. At Mungpoo, that forest vechile was burnt and a police van was burnt at Kurseong.News have come that the Jaldhaka Forest Guest House has been set into fire and burnt. More than 10,000 commuters and tourist have had said to be struck all over the Darjeeling hills. It is probable that indefinite strike maybe called off from tomorrow, and rumors have also spread that a 60 days continuous strike maybe called. Strike at Darjeelings hills have been common there days, as the agitation for Gorkhaland, the new Gorkha state has been going on, but a 60 days strike has never been witnessed.
The names of two GJMM supporters shot dead are Bikki Lama, 25 years old, from Rangamutte Doars and Bimala Rai, 24 years old, from Khani Kalimpong.
What more to happen? The agitation for Gorkhaland has taken various twists and turns, making the political condition at Darjeeling hills go worse everyday. Now the question is, What more to Happen ? How many more lives will be taken? How much more property will be damaged? All we can do is just wait and watch.
Your comments will be appreciated so feel free to comment about this scenario at Darjeeling.
You may also read:
Study Abroad - This May Help You Students From North Bengal and Darjeeling
Tourism in Mirik - An Ulimate Guide for Travel in This Hill Station
Travel to Sikkim: The Switzerland of The East in India
Hotels for Accomodation at Mirik
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Tourism in Mirik – An Ulimate Guide for Travel in This Hill Station
Mirik is a magical hill station that is located in Darjeeling district and in very close proximity to Siliguri located in North Bengal. This peaceful hill station of Mirik is very beautiful with lots of natural beauty. The floriculture, the pine vegetation, the beautiful Sumendup lake, all makes Mirik a beautiful heaven of Earth.
ABOUT MIRIK
Mirik is a magical hill station that is located in Darjeeling district and in very close proximity to Siliguri located in North Bengal. This peaceful hill station of Mirik is very beautiful with lots of natural beauty. The floriculture, the pine vegetation, the beautiful Sumendup lake, all makes Mirik a beautiful heaven of Earth.
WHEN SHOULD YOU VISIT MIRIK ?
Mirik is basically in fine condition with a pleasant temperature throughout the year. During winters, it falls a minimum of about thirteen degrees and a maximum of thirty degrees during summers.
WHERE IS MIRIK LOCATED ?
The beautiful hill station of Mirik is located about 56 kilometres from Siliguri and 42 kilometres from Darjeeling, high at an altitude of 1,768m in the foothills of the Himalayas in the East.
Mirik is a magical hill station that is located in Darjeeling district and in very close proximity to Siliguri located in North Bengal. This peaceful hill station of Mirik is very beautiful with lots of natural beauty. The floriculture, the pine vegetation, the beautiful Sumendup lake, all makes Mirik a beautiful heaven of Earth.
Mirik is basically in fine condition with a pleasant temperature throughout the year. During winters, it falls a minimum of about thirteen degrees and a maximum of thirty degrees during summers.
WHERE IS MIRIK LOCATED ?
The beautiful hill station of Mirik is located about 56 kilometres from Siliguri and 42 kilometres from Darjeeling, high at an altitude of 1,768m in the foothills of the Himalayas in the East.
WHAT ATTRACTS TOURISTS TO MIRIK ?
In this beautiful and awesome hill station of Mirik, there are lots of places that will make your experience of visit to Mirik worth.
The Sumendup lake at Mirik is the major attraction here that attracts most tourists. This Sumendup Lake is surrounded by green pine forests with a rainbow coloured and sized bridge across. Sumendup lake has lots of fishes but are not allowed to fish and this lake is not fit for swimming too.
At the west of the lake, is a holy shrine called Devi sthan dedicated to the holy hindu goddess. IF you’re pious, you should definitely visit the Devi Sthan templeYou can also visit the hanuman and shiva temple located just side of the lake. The Bokar Monastery is another place worth visiting.
The tip of the Mirik hill is Deosi Dara, from where you can see the beautiful view of Mirik, the Sumendup lake and even the hills and plains below. At Deosi dara, is the Rameetay Dara from where you can see the most beautoful sight of sun rise and sun set and even the view of Kurseong. Kawlay Dara is another place in Mirik where you can try visiting for a lovely experience of breath taking view.
While you’re on your visit in Mirik, you may try visiting Rai Dhap which is also a pinic spot. Rai Dhap is a small lake of fresh water that is potable source of drinking water.
A very good option would be a pony ride around the Sumendup lake, or the orange orchards but a ride in the tea plantations in a pony would be the best.
HOW TO REACH MIRIK ?
REACHING MIRIK BY AIR -Bagdogra is the nearest airport to Mirik, which is located near Siliguri at about 55 kilmetres from Mirik.
REACHING MIRIK BY ROAD AND BY RAIL – The New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) is the nearest railway station to Mirik which is located 60 km away from Mirik hill station resort. The road ways are excellent to Mirik connecting Mirik to Darjeeling, Kurseong, SIliguri and Kurseong.
WHERE TO STAY AND ACCOMODATE IN MIRIK ?
Accomodation in Mirik is very easily available. There are lots of options for accomodation as lots of hotels, private accomodation, tourist lodge, all are available at Mirik. You can check this for more information – Hotels for Accomodation at Mirik http://trifter.com/europe/netherlands/hotels-for-accomodation-at-mirik/
Thursday, July 1, 2010
An Introduction to Mirik - The Burst Hill Tourist Spot
Mirik is a small hill station in the district of Darjeeling, in India which is a very famous tourist spot in the area. Mirik, located at an altitude of 1495 metres (4904 feet) has an all round pleasant climate throughout the year with a maximum temperate of 30°C in the summers and 2°C in the winters. Mirik is often referred as 'The Burnt Hill'.
The most attracting thing about Mirik is the beautiful Sumendup Lake which is a natural feature in this hill station. Due to this lake, hundreds of tourists from India as well as abroad visit this place. During winter times, the lake spot is filled with people who come for picnics, excursions and tours. The Sumendup Lake is also an important place as a picnic spot.
Mirik is connected with roads from Siliguri, Kurseong and Darjeeling. Mirik also acts as a pathway to Nepal as the Nepal border Pasupati, is just 14 kms away from the town of Mirik, which takes about a half an hour drive from this place. Therefore, tourists visiting Mirik, often visit Pasupati too as Pasupati acts as very good shopping destination for tourists.
Mirik is about 55 kilometres from Siliguri and 50 kms from Darjeeling. Both the places are connected with road by taxi and buses. The Bagdogra International Airport is located about 55kms from the town and the New Jalpaiguri Railway Station is about 60 kms from Mirik.
Tourists visiting this place mostly accommodate themselves in hotels located in Krishnanagar, which is a place near the lake as hotels here are near the lake and thus attract more tourist. The market place Mirik Bazar is located at about 2 kms away from Krishnanagar which is a small market for the local people.
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You may also like to read the following articles:
Burnt Hill Mirik - The Lake in The Hill
Hotels for Accomodation at Mirik
Travel to Sikkim: The Switzerland of The East in India
Study Abroad - This May Help You Students From North Bengal and Darjeeling
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