Soureni Mirik
Soureni is a pictorial village with a tea estate adjacent to Mirik. Replete with a vast stretch of tea gardens and surrounded by luxuriant forest, Soureni is a newfound jewel come to limelight in recent years. Dotted with complete serenity which is the peace-seeking tourist's utmost priority, Soureni proves to be an ideal offbeat holiday destination.
Things to See and do in the Village
There are plenty of natural phenomena to witness in and around the village. There is a tea estate in the village. Strolling around the tea gardens along with a superb view of the mountain peaks soothe the beholder's soul and spirit.
Mirik Lake is just 5 km distance away which is surrounded by oak, maple and chestnut trees. Boating and horse riding are fun to do here. A Visit to the crowded Pashupati Market and shopping there will be a fun activity to do.
Soureni-Tingling Viewpoint offers meandering road amidst the green slopes of the tea gardens. Nearby Tea Gardens like Soureni Tea Estate, Mechi Tea Estate, Phuguri Tea Estate, Tingling Tea Estate, Singbulli Tea Estate, Ghayabaree and Millikthong Tea Estates, will provide you with a serene ambience which is truly captivating.
How to reach Soureni Tea Estate
In order to reach the village, one has to get a hired car from Siliguri, Bagdogra or NJP as Bagdogra is the nearest airport and New Jalpaiguri Junction is the nearest railway station. From any of these places, it will take around 3 hours to reach the tea estate via Dudhia.
Accommodation in the Village
The homestay of Soureni Tea Estate offers a comfortable stay to its guests. All the basic facilities such as view rooms, running water, spacious rooms, attached western bathrooms; television is there in the homestay.
Best time to Visit Soureni Tea Estate
The tea estate because of its charming weather can be visited at any time of the year. The maximum temperatures of the village stay around 32° C in summer and a minimum of 9° C in winter.
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