| Mirik |
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| Mirik,
a new hill station near Darjeeling, has a 1.25-km long lake, the Sumendu Lake,
at the bottom of Mirik spur. There is a floating fountain in the middle of the
lake and a quaint little footbridge connects the flower garden on the eastern
bank to the heavily forested ridge on the west. The lake is provided with boating
facilities. | | Places
To See | | The
Sumendu Lake The major attraction of Mirik. The arch bridge across the
lake is 80 ft. long. Boating and fishing are two of the most popular pastimes
here. Rameetay Dara A viewpoint
from where one can get a sweeping view of the plains and the mountains. Sunrise
and sunset seen from this point are unforgettable sights. Deosi
Dara Another observation point offering a panoramic view of the plains,
the hills and the peaks. Rai Dhap
An ideal picnic spot. The source of drinking water for the whole of Mirik.
Debi Sthan The revered Hindu
temple, the Singha Devi Mandir is on the western bank of the lake. Mirik
is surrounded by some of the best teagardens of the region.
Thurbo tea Estate, one of the best known, is only 2 km from Mirik. One can visit
the factory to see tea being processed. Mirik is the largest producer
of oranges in West Bengal. The Orange orchards are situated
on a spur 2-km from Mirik. Cardamom
is the largest producer of oranges in West Bengal. Most of the cardamom groves
can be seen here in the marshy terrain. Treks
Trekking from Mirik to the surrounding areas is gaining popularity. The most fascinating
trek route is from Mirik to Kurseong via Balasan River and Namsu. The stretch
can be covered in a day. | |
How To Get There
| | Connected
by air, rail, and road. Nearest airport is Bagdogra (55 km). Nearest railway station
is Ghoom (41km), Darjeeling (49 km) and Siliguri (52 km). Connected by road with
Darjeeling (49 km), Kurseong (46 km) and Siliguri (52 km). |
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