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 Mirik,
the hill resort lies in
the West Bengal state
of India. It is situated
fifty-two km away from
Siliguri and 55 kms from
the nearest Airfield of
Bagdogra. It stands at
an altitude of 1,768m
in the Eastern Himalayas.
Mirik is wrapped in the
forested hills of the
Himalayas. Mirik is surrounded
by tea estates, orange
orchards and cardamom
plantations.
 The
natural beauty of this
beautiful hill resort
has a rejuvenating effect
on the tired urban soul.
All the wild flowers,
enchanting lakes and flourishing
forests of Cryptomaria
Japanica trees make Mirik
a paradise on earth, and
the Kachunjanga as a backdrop
adds immense beauty to
the whole scenery.
Tourist
attractions in Mirik
The most
prominent of tourist spots
in Mirik is the Sumendu
Lake. It is a man made
lake enveloped in a forested
ridge, and surrounding
it is a flower garden
and there is also a floating
fountain in its center.
Though not for swimming,
Sumendu is considered
ideal for boating and
Fishing.
The temple
of Singha Devi or the
Devi Sthan is on the west
bank of the river and
you have to take the bridge
over the lake to get there,
not only is it frequented
by the pious but also
the nature lovers. Other
temples dedicated to Hanuman,
Shiva and Kali Mata can
also be visited there.
Bokar Gompa is another
place of religious importance.
A holiday
package usually also includes
a tour to the Rameetay
Dara, which is ideal for
watching the spectacular
sunset and the sunrise.
Deosi Dara is yet another
vantage point in Mirik.
One can also take a tour
to Rai Dhap, which has
a small lake that is the
source of potable water
in Mirik and is also an
ideal picnic spot.
The hill
station of Mirik is also
quite famous for its oranges,
you can move through orange
orchards either on foot
or hired ponies. One can
also take a tour to the
cardamom and tea plantations,
which add even more to
the beauty of the hill
resort. The tea plantations
can also be visited and
many conducted tours to
the factories are organized
from time to time.
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 memorble
sights.
Sumendu
Lake : Sumendu
Lake at Mirik is a man
made lake which attracts
tourists in Mirik. The
Sumendu Lake is wrapped
in forested ridge and
a flower garden and has
a floating fountain in
its center. The Sumendu
Lake is ideal for activities
like boating and fishing.
Tea
Estates : There
are eight tea
gardens in Mirik
area. Thurbo T.E.,
one of the best tea-estates,
is only 2 kms from the
lake. The factory may
be visited with the permission.
Deosi
Dara : It is
a era point in Mirik that
must be visited to catch
some vistas of the plains,
hills and peaks in and
around Mirik.
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