Mirik, located in the state of West Bengal near Darjeeling
is a very prominent hill station well-known for its natural splendor and
serenity. It is just 49 Kms from Darjeeling and is a very popular tourist
destination and tourists from all over the country flock the place in quest of
innate beauty and tranquility. It is “worth it” place to head to for a break
from the hectic lifestyle.
The major attraction of Mirik is the Sumendu Lake. Sumendu
Lake is an artificial lake that has forested ridges on all sides, with garden
on one side and pine trees on the other side. Both sides are connected with an
arched footbridge called Indreni Pull (Rainbow Bridge) and a road stretching
about 3.5 km encircles the lake. This road provides a view of Mount
Kanchenjunga.
Located on the southern most part of the lake is the town of
Krishnanagar. Within short distance of the town is the Bokar Gompa, home of the
Mahayana monks. There are three temples built separately dedicated to the gods
of Lord Shiva, Hanuman and Kali Mata located on the western part of the region.
Located on the western bank of Lake Sumendu is the Singla Devi Mandir.
Mirik is a fairly new addition to the list of Darjeeling’s
tourist spots. Earlier, it used to be splendid meadow bordered by hills.
Nestled in the serene hills of Darjeeling, Mirik Lake is one
such tourist attraction that will take your breath away. Owing to its
picturesque natural surroundings and invigorating climate, the lake is one of
the popular tourist attractions in the region.
One of the things to do while visiting the beautiful Mirik
Lake is boating. The fascinating lake offers a chance to row all along the 1.25
km long stretch.
Blessed with a view of the mesmerizing Kanchenjunga peak in
the front, the popular Mirik Lake is just a couple of hours away while
traveling from Siliguri to Darjeeling.
Besides, tourists can also try fishing in the quiet and
tranquil atmosphere all around. As the lake is centered between the raw natural
terrains, horse riding and long walks are also the highlighted activities.
Mirik, once known as the 'Burnt Hill' is a popular hill
station in North Bengal, India, known for its beautiful Sumendup lake and the
exotic view of the Himalayas, is one of those mostly visited tourist spot in
the Darjeeling district.
How to Reach
By Air
The nearest Domestic Airport is Bagdogra Domestic Airport,
Siliguri, roughly one hour drive from the town. Scheduled flights are available
from cities such as New Delhi, Guwahati, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata. There is
an availability of the flights from International destinations such as Paro and
Bangkok.
By railways
Jalpaiguri Railway station is the nearest railway station to
Mirik which is well connected to the major cities such as Trivandrum,
Secunderabad, Guwahati, and Chennai, Cochin etc.
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