Read this article to know about Mirik. If you have queries like what to see at Mirik – sightseeing places in Mirik, how to reach Mirik, where to stay at Mirik then this article may help you
One of the Bengal’s hill resorts is Mirik with altitude of 1767 meters. Mirik is near to Darjeeling and Siliguri. The beautiful “Long Lake “is located at Mirik. The beauty is added by the floating fountain in the middle of the lake and by the reflection of Kanchenjunga in the lake water. Mirik is covered with thousands of trees namely Crypto mania and Japonica. The forest connects by means of a narrow foot bridge to the garden of the east. Mirik is a holiday spot as well as a picnic spot. It is fun to boat around in the clear water of the lake or walking about in the surrounding areas. Tea garden and oranges are famous here. One can come at Mirik for relaxation and to take a break from the busy and tiring city life.
Main attraction of the Mirik – sightseeing places at Mirik
The middle row of fountain on the beautiful Sumendu Lakesurrounded with forests and flower garden are the main attraction. Dhupi forest adds to the beauty of the place. Mirik is located in the heart of the best tea garden of the state. Debi Sthan or Singha Devi Temple is on the bank of Sumendu Lake. On the other side of the lake there are places of worshipping Hanuman, Shiva and Kali Mata. Beautiful sunrise and sunset can be observed from Rameetay Dara. Wonderful sightseeing places in Mirik are Deosi, Kawlay Dara, Rai, Helipad and Swiss Cottage.
How to reach and Where to stay at Mirik – hotels and tourist lodges
The place is 52 kilometers from Siliguri. One can access to the place by airways as the airport at Bagdogra is 55 kilometers away from Mirik. By train, one can reach New Jalpaiguri and from New Jalpaiguri several modes of transports are available. Tourists and visitors may stay in hotels, lodges, tourist hostels, tourist cottages etc. Address of some of the hotels and lodges at Mirik are given below: Read Darjeeling Tourism to get complete information.
Baudi Hotel & Restaurant
Mirik
Phone: 2443507
Swiss Cottage
Mirik
Phone: 2443612
Tourist Lodge
Mirik
Phone: 2443237
Sadbhawan
Mirik
Phone: 2443651
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