The Lake: The beautiful 1.25 km
long lake is the most attractive spot of the Mirik Tourism Project. The depth of lake
water varies from a minimum of 3 ft. to maximum of 26 ft. The walks on the 3.5 km. long
promenade around the lake is a fascinating one. The 80ft. long arch-type overbridge across
the lake is a wonderful engineering skill of the project. Arrangements of fishing in the
lake is being implemented soon. Boating is available @ Rs. 20.00 to 40.00 per halfn
hour per boat.
Kawlay Dara: For fabulous view of the plains as well as mountains
beautiful view of sunrise and sunset can also be seen.
Deosi Dara: Another observatory point for stupendous landscape view.
Rai-dhap: An ideal picnic spot.
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 of the manager.
Orange orchards: About 2 kms from Mirik, situated on the spur, one can
see beautiful orange orchards. Mirik is the largest supplier of oranges in West Bengal.
One can also have glimpse of the village life of hill areas.
Cardamom grove: Cardamom groves can be any where near the marshy land.
Devi-stan: The famous Hindu-temple "Singha Devvi mandir" on
the western bank of the lake.
Conducted Tours:
Tourist Bureau, Hill Cart Road, Siliguri, organises conducted tours by Luxury Coach
from Siliguri to Mirik (via Sukna lake) and back to Siliguri. Fare : Rs. 100/- per head
(without food)
D.G.H.C Tourism, Darjeeling organises conducted tours by Luxury Coach from Darjeeling
to Mirik and back on the same day only during tourist season. Fare: (Rs. 100/- per head
(without food).