Boating

Mirik lake is one of the well-known tourist spots in West Bengal. It is famed for its beauty and transport facility to the place. It is the central desirability of Mirik, and this is where you are likely to spend most of your time. When we are on the way to Mirik, the surroundings are magnificent, and it seems we are going amongst the white fluffy clouds.

The Mirik Lake, a 1.25 km natural lake, is also called Sumendu Lake, the favorite tourist spot in the region. The lake is at the lowest altitude in Mirik (at 4,900ft). Rain and spring water keep feeding the lake, and it remains full throughout the year. The depth of water varies from 3ft to 25ft.

Boating in Mirik is one of the most popular activities. Almost any time during the day, you will find several boats on the lake. Some boats have the shapes of a swan. The lake's western bank is guarded by a forest with tall pine trees having a walking sequence passing through it. The lake's eastern bank has a beautiful garden where tourists and locals relax and enjoy the natural environment.

The lake is not appropriate for swimming, but boating is a fun activity here. The scenic of the wholeness of Mirik while boating in this lake is quite breathtaking. Tourists can also enjoy Horse riding around the lake. Some shops and restaurants offer normal snacks, tea, coffee, cold drinks, etc. Lots of tourists engage in fish feeding just outside the lake's southern end. A bridge connects the lake area with Krishnanagar (southern part of Mirik). The bridge is a two-minute walk from the boating lake. When you stand over the bridge and look down below into the waters, you can see numerous fishes there. Tourists and locals throw pieces of bread into the water, and you can see hundreds of fishes swiftly link up. A lady there sells bread slices for fish feeding.

The other important sightseeing & things to Do in Mirik are Pashupati Nagar, Bulkulung, Simana View Point, Bokar Monestry, Devisthan Temple, Tea Garden View Point and Don Bosco Church.