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Mirik vs Rishyap (Rishop)

Pick Mirik for

family trips

Pick Rishyap (Rishop) for

peace and quiet, photography, couples, fewer people

Mirik compared with Rishyap (Rishop)
MirikRishyap (Rishop)
RegionDarjeeling hills, Darjeeling, West BengalDarjeeling hills, Kalimpong, West Bengal
Highest point1,600 m2,600 m
DifficultyEasyEasy
Trek distanceNo trek neededNo trek needed
Days on the ground22–3
Best monthsMar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov, DecOct, Nov, Dec, Mar, Apr
Snow likelyRarelyJan, Feb
Crowds in seasonModerateQuiet
Daily spendabout ₹2,000about ₹2,000
GatewayBagdogra / NJPBagdogra / NJP
With kidsGreatGood
With seniorsGreatGood
PermitsNone.None.

Mirik: when to go

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BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely

Rishyap (Rishop): when to go

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BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
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