Soureni , a upcoming tourist destination, very close to Mirik can offer you a calm and pleasant stay with homely comfort within the green lush tea garden surroundings for a couple of days. Soureni is a small village near Mirik in Darjeeling District. Situated on the road from Siliguri to Mirik just 5 kms prior to Mirik, the greenery in the place is amazing and the magnificent view of the hills will mesmerize your eyes by its utter beauty. There are two tea estates near Soureni Bazar, one being Soureni Tea Estate and the other – Mechi Tea Estate.
History of the AreaThe famous Tea Estate
Bhoujit Rai, son of Dakman Rai, the famous Nepali Sardar, established a tea garden in Soureni by planting a tree variety called "Saur" and some tea on this personal estate. The estate has later being taken over by Tiwari brothers – Ramlal and Jalooram, who originally came from Rajasthan in 1870. Later in 1902, Tiwari brothers estate was formally established by Tiwari brothers.
Soureni is well connected with the major places like New Jalpaiguri, Bagdogra, Siliguri and Darjeeling
Its locational advantage offers tourist many a options
Soureni Tingling Viewpoint offers magnificent view of the Himalayas with green carpet slopes of the tea gardens.
Antu Dara or Hallaney view point also gives awesome view of the Kurseong hills and the plains of the North Bengal on its two sides.
a new tourist destination is a small trek from Soureni which is emerging as a commercial and agricultural village in the valley.
From Soureni you can cover following local places
the famous Mirik town with Bokar Monastery and the lake of Mirik
with barely a 40 minutes drive, one can reach Turzum Tea Estate at Pokhriabong through Tabakoshi .
bordering area at Nepal, where tourist often go for shopping.
Soureni Tea Estate, Mechi Tea Estate, Phuguri Tea Estate, Tingling Tea Estate, Singbulli Tea Estate, Ghayabaree and Millikthong Tea Estates.
Four Double bed rooms are there in the farm with attached toilets. The rooms are very cozy and are built with high taste. The Tea Garden facing verandah offers wondering view of the surrounding greenery. One can get the feel of home stay in true sense at Rajeshwari Home Stay at Soureni. Parties and events are not allowed here. Only veg meals are served. Rate at Rajeshwari Home Stay is Rs.1200/- per day per head.
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