A peaceful town in Darjeeling with these 5 places to explore
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The beautiful town of Mirik has been blessed with so many tourist spots, huge mountains, clear lakes and glimpse of splendid North Bengal.
A perfect place to find some fresh air and greenery which is adored in the entire country for sure. If you are planning a trip to West Bengal then it is a must to visit the region of Mirik. This quiet place, has many hotels and cottages which makes the hill station comfortable for a planning a long trip and you can find many Bazzars here.
The hill station is blessed with this holy monastery which is one of the most visited spots here for sure. The Bokar monastery belongs to the Kagyud order. Many worshipers visit this holy place for its rich traditional belief and to explore its beauty. It is surrounded with lush greenery and very relaxing atmosphere which is a must to be adored. Also, the stunning Chinese architecture of the monastery has a very traditional touch to it.
The calm astounding lake in Merik is very famous tourist spot and is also known as the Sumendu Lake. The graceful place is also renowned for its boating facilities and there is also an 80-foot bridge present here to have a nice walk enjoying the sunrise and sunset here. There are pony riding facilities provided near the lake and you can surely enjoy it. To make a note of this lake is easily reachable from anywhere from the town so you must visit the beautiful lake, enjoy the boating and pony riding facilities here.
- It is one of the holiest temples found here in the town of Merik with many idols of powerful Hindu God and Goddess. The temple houses the idols of Lord Shiva, Lord Hanuman, Goddess Kali and Goddess Singla Devi with beautiful landscapes surrounding it. The temple is present here very close to the Mirik lake and also some tourist spots are present near this place. Do visit the miraculous temple and discover the rich traditional significance of the temple and its glory.
- A dazzling place which is filled with green trees and fresh atmosphere. This is a famous place surrounded with hills and you can discover the tradition of the village on a much better way by visiting this village. At every direction you look at you will find huge hills making this unexplored place, one of the best tourist destinations spot you will ever find. The village is filled with farms, abundant nature’s beauty, picturesque landscape and much more to explore here at a wider range.
All the places in Darjeeling district are famous for its tea estates and similarly, Mirik is also renowned for the production of high-quality tea. The valleys here are filled with tea plantations and you can take a walk here by buying the fresh tea from the nearby stalls.