Mirik is a lake town surrounded by tea gardens that attract visitors all the year
How to go Mirik from Kolkata: Visiting the lake town Mirik, you have to reach Siliguri by train or bus from Kolkata, you can use air also. It doesn't take long for the plane to reach Bagdogra.
Mirik is 52 km from Siliguri and 55 km from Bagdogra. Companion is either a bus or a private or rented car.
Along the way, the beauty of the hills fascinates the tourists.
How to Mirik became an Attractive Tourist Destination?
Mirik has become a tourist destination due to its pleasant weather, natural beauty and accessibility.The main attraction here is Lake Sumendu. Gardens on one side of the lake, rows of pine trees on the other.
A few years ago, tourists used to visit the lake town of Miri only on their way to Darjeeling. Magical nature, boating on Lake Sumendu, delicious food - all to enjoy. But did not stay the night. Now, of course, the situation has changed.
A few years ago, tourists used to visit the lake town of Miri only on their way to Darjeeling. Magical nature, boating on Lake Sumendu, delicious food - all to enjoy. But did not stay the night. Now, of course, the situation has changed.
What do you visit on the Mirik tour?
Surrounded by all the famous tea gardens - Saurini, Thurbo, Gopaldhara, Fuguri.If you want peace of mind, you can sit for a while in the cave of the Tibetan Buddhist monastery Bokar.
Going to the dense pine forest will make you want to get lost in the mysterious nature.
The royal Kanchenjunga will catch the eye of Dara View Point in Rami.
There are several more viewpoints from which you can visualize the magnificent view of sunrise and sunset.
What is the main attraction of the Mirik tour?
The main attraction at Mirik is Lake Sumendu. Surrounding him is a garden called Savitri Flower Garden.
The Savitri Thapa was martyred in the battle with Netaji Subhash Chandra's Azad Hind Fauj.
This name has been given in her honor. Pine groves on both sides of the lake.
There are two banks along a curved bridge called Indreni Pool. The bridge commemorates another martyr of the Azad Hind Fauj, Indreni Thapar.
About 3 and a half kilometers long road surrounds the lake. Walking alone or with a partner will be a lot of fun.
If the sky is clear, Kanchenjunga can be seen on the horizon.
When did Mirik become an Attractive Tourist Destination?
The construction of the Mirik tourist center started in 1989.The West Bengal Tourism Department bought 335 acres of land from Thurbo Tea Garden.
As the administration of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee realized a few years ago, Mirik has the potential to become a world-class tourist spot.
Work is underway to make this small town more attractive to tourists.
Geolocation of the Mirik lake town
Mirik is a beautiful place in the hills of Darjeeling district, India.
The word Mirik comes from the Lepcha word ‘Mir-yak’. It means 'place to be burned in the fire'.
The latitude and longitude of the city of Mirik are 26.9 ° N 8.18 ° E. Mirik has an average elevation of 1495 meters (4905 feet) above sea level.
The highest point here is Bokar Gompar at a height of about 18 meters (5601 feet). The lowest point is Mirik Lake at 1494 meters (4902 feet).
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