"Nature always wears the colours of spirit", says Ralph Waldo Emerson. True, it is this spirit which draws us to hill stations. No doubt, we can sense this soothing spirit at Mirik in West Bengal. It may not be as famous as Darjeeling but it is worth a visit!
This photo-tour of Mirik will show the vibrant vistas of this quaint hill station!
Tea Estates
Mirik is situated in Darjeeling district. Hence, it is surrounded by several Tea estates which produce the famous Darjeeling Tea!
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Tea Plantations
Soureni, Okayti, Thurbo, Phuguri, Gopaldhara, etc. are some of the popular Tea estates or Tea gardens situated in and around Mirik.
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Sumendu Lake
Sumendu Lake or the Mirik lake is one of the top tourist places in Mirik.
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Mirik Lake
Mirik Lake or Sumendu Lake is at the centre of Mirik. Boating is one of the fun activities here.
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Rainbow Bridge
An arch-bridge named Rainbow Bridge is built across Sumendu Lake. This is one of the beautiful view points in Mirik.
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Bokar Monastery
Bokar Monastery is one of the monasteries belonging to Tibetan Buddhism. It is one of the main attractions of Mirik.
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How to Reach Bokar Monastery
Visitors can book private taxis from Siliguri or Darjeeling. Even shared Jeeps are available to reach Bokar Monastery.
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Pine Forest in Mirik
Pine Forest on the other side of lake is a visual delight. Even the journey from Dargeeling to Mirik is dotted with Pine Forest.
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View Points of Mirik
Tingling View Point, Rameetay Dara, Sunrise Point, Indreni Bridge, etc. are some of the top view points in Mirik.
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Tour Around Bokar Monastery
Bokar Monastery is also a Buddhist Educational centre.
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A Tour Around Bokar Monastery
Bokar Monastery is one of the most colourful places in Mirik. You will get to see the mythological depictions of Buddhism.
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Village of Bunkulung
Bunkulung is a picturesque village in Mirik. Many love to go on a nature trail in the hilly slopes of Bunkulung.
At Mirik Bazaar
Mirik Bazar is the shopping street in the hill station of Mirik. This commercial centre began during the time of the British. Now it is one of the busiest centres in the hill station.
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Beautiful Vistas of Mirik
Mirik is one of the enchanting hill stations in West Bengal.
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How to Reach Mirik
Mirik is around 48km from Siliguri and 60km from Darjeeling town. It is accessible by road from these neighbouring towns. Visitors can take private taxis or shared jeeps from Siliguri or Darjeeling. New Jalpaiguri is the nearest railway station to Mirik.
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