Mirik Lake / Sumendu Lake West Bengal

Mirik Lake is a beautiful and highly peaceful tourist center located just 49 km from Darjeeling in West Bengal. Surrounded by the tea garden, the transparent water Mirik Lake in the hillside is also known as Sumendu Lake.

Mirik Lake / Sumendu Lake West Bengal, Overview:

Located about 1495 meters above sea level, Mirik Lake is one of the best tourist destinations in Darjeeling district, where you can spend a nice time with your loved ones.

The transparent water view of Mirik Lake is enough to cut the city’s monotony.

In the midst of the extraordinary beauty of the tea garden, you can capture some photos and create beautiful memories.

From Mirik Lake to Kanchanjunga’s wonderful view that will make your travel more interesting.

How to reach Mirik Lake, West Bengal:

You will easily reach Mirik Lake by air, railway or by road. Let’s see how to reach Kolkata to Mirik Lake/Sumendu Lake.

I. Train:

Railway is the only mode of travel to Mirik Lake at low cost to reach Mirik Lake from Kolkata by rail, you need to reach New Jalpaiguri by train from Howrah or Sealdah and then take a private taxi or share taxi or bus and cover a distance of 52 km to reach Mirik Lake easily.

Time: Train taken time from Kolkata to New Jalpaiguri approx- 10-12 hours, and then taxi or bus 2.5-3 hours.

Cost: Train ₹350- ₹2200, Private Taxi ₹2000- ₹2500 , Share Taxi or Bus ₹100- ₹500 .

II. Air Way:

To reach Mirik Lake in the fastest way you have to choose air route, because by air you will reach Mirik Lake from Kolkata in 4 to 4.30 hours.

To get to Mirik from Kolkata by air you have to first take a flight from Kolkata to Bagdogra which will cost 3000 to 7000 rupees and then take private taxi 2500 to 3500 rupees or share taxi 500 to 700 rupees to reach Mirik lake.

III. Bus:

There are many public or private buses from Kolkata to Siliguri through which you can reach Mirik Lake. First reach Siliguri by bus from Kolkata to Siliguri and from Siliguri take a shared bus or taxi to reach Mirik Lake.

Time: Kolkata to Siliguri – Bus 12 to 14 hours, Siliguri to Mirik – share taxi 2.5 hours.

Cost: Kolkata to Siliguri – Bus ₹800 to ₹1500, Siliguri to Mirik – share taxi ₹100 to ₹600.

Activities costs in Mirik Lake West Bengal:

There is no entry fee to visit this Lake.

• Boating: Costs between INR 250 and INR 800. Depending on the type of boat cost is different different.
• Horse riding: Costs around INR 160 per person

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Mirik Lake West Bengal Things to do:

1. Boating at Mirik Lake with your partner is a beautiful experience.
2. A beautiful experience of walking through the tea garden.
3. You can ride around the lake on horseback.
4. A visit to Bokar Monastery is a spiritual experience.
5. You can shop at Pashupati Market on the Nepal border.
6. There is also a beautiful view of Kangchenjunga.

Also Read: Places to travel in Darjeeling

Top Attractions in Mirik Lake West Bengal:

1. Mirik Lake (Sumendu Lake) – A Tranquil Escape: The calm clear water body and the Indrani Bridge built over it offer a breathtaking view.
2. Boker Monastery – A Spiritual Retreat: The famous Tibetan Buddhist monastery ‘Bokar Monastery’ in Mirik is ideal for meditation and tranquility.
3. Ramitey Dara Viewpoint – A Scenic Overlook: Popular for trekking and picnicking on the hill, ideal spot for sunrise and sunset viewing.
4. Tingling Viewpoint – Lush Tea Garden: Ideal place for photography in tea gardens.
5. Devi Sthan Temple – A Sacred Hindu Shrine: The small Hindu temple on the hill is important to the local Nepalese community.
6. Pashupati Market (Nepal Border) – Budget Shopping: Located on the Nepal border, this market offers many branded items at low prices.
7. Sunrise Point – Breathtaking Kanchenjunga Views: The best place to witness the color change of Kanchenjunga is during sunrise.

Best time to Visit Mirik Lake West Bengal:

March to June is the best time to visit Mirik Lake.

>>At Mirik Lake you will find hotels, homestays and resorts within a small budget where you will find Tibetan, Bengali, Nepali food. You can also dine at local restaurants.

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