Mirik is a hill station in Darjeeling district in the northern part of West Bengal, India.
The name Mirik comes from the Lepcha words Mir-Yok meaning "place burnt by fire".
Mirik has become a tourist destination for its climate, natural beauty and accessibility. The centre of all attraction is the Sumendu lake made by surrounded by a garden on one side and pine trees on the other, linked together by an arching footbridge called Indreni Pull (Rainbow Bridge). A 3½-km-long road encircles the lake and is used for walks with the view of Kangchenjunga on the far horizon. Boating on the quaint shikaras and pony riding are available.
- Bokar Monastery - It is located on the way to Rameetay Dara and is famous as a Buddhist meditation center.
- Bunkulung (Jayanti Nagar) - Ecotourism is being promoted here and home-stay facilities are available here. Rangbhang Homestay, Mirik Busty also promotes eco-tourism.
- Debisthan - A temple of a Hindu goddess located on a hillock near the Sumendu lake.
- Mirik Church - It is located near Don Bosco School.One of the most beautiful and one of the bigger catholic church of Darjeeling district.
- Orange Orchards - Mirik is famous for its high-quality oranges. These are grown in Mirik Busty, Murmah and Soureni Busty.
- Orchids - Mirik has one of the best climate for a typical orchid called Cymbidium orchids, which fetches one of the highest prices in the world flower markets. One such Cymbidium orchid garden is Darjeeling Gardens Pvt. Ltd. located in Rato Mate in Mirik.
- Pasupati Nagar - This border market with Nepal is a commercial center for trade in clothes, electronic and household goods.
- Rai Dhap - Source of drinking water for Mirik and a picnic spot.
- Rameetay Dara - A viewpoint near the town from where one can see the surrounding mountains and the vast plains below.
- Silimbong. A hamlet situated in one of the most beautiful hill forests in the Darjeeling district. Situated in the densest of forests, it is far from the madding crowd The light of civilisation is yet to touch and spoil the nature here, though hospitality from the 4-5 families that reside here is overwhelming and natural. The result of a forestation project by West Bengal Forest Development Corporation. Roaming in the jungles here reveals how much effort has been put in to give back Earth one of its lost possessions, the forest. Among the dense forest, a very small portion of land has been cleared to accommodate visitors.
- Sumendu Lake - It is the heart of Mirik. There is an 80 ft (24 m) long footbridge over the lake. One can boat in the lake or take a horse ride around the lake.
- Sunrise Point - Scenic views of the sun rising in the east and its reflection on Kanchanjunga in the north. The plains of North Bengal can also be seen from here.
- Swiss Cottage (also known as Motel) - an exotic lodging at the highest altitude of Mirik, far from the crowds of the town.
- Tea Gardens - A number of tea gardens producing the famous Darjeeling tea are located in and around Mirik.
- Tingling View Point - A panaromic view of the tea gardens can been seen from here.
Bokar Monastery - It is located on the way to Rameetay Dara and is famous as a Buddhist meditation center.
Bunkulung (Jayanti Nagar) - Ecotourism is being promoted here and home-stay facilities are available here. Rangbhang Homestay, Mirik Busty also promotes eco-tourism.
Debisthan - A temple of a Hindu goddess located on a hillock near the Sumendu lake.
Mirik Church - It is located near Don Bosco School.One of the most beautiful and one of the bigger catholic church of Darjeeling district.
Orange Orchards - Mirik is famous for its high-quality oranges. These are grown in Mirik Busty, Murmah and Soureni Busty.
Orchids - Mirik has one of the best climate for a typical orchid called Cymbidium orchids, which fetches one of the highest prices in the world flower markets. One such Cymbidium orchid garden is Darjeeling Gardens Pvt. Ltd. located in Rato Mate in Mirik.
Pasupati Nagar - This border market with Nepal is a commercial center for trade in clothes, electronic and household goods.
Rai Dhap - Source of drinking water for Mirik and a picnic spot.
Rameetay Dara - A viewpoint near the town from where one can see the surrounding mountains and the vast plains below.
Silimbong. A hamlet situated in one of the most beautiful hill forests in the Darjeeling district. Situated in the densest of forests, it is far from the madding crowd The light of civilisation is yet to touch and spoil the nature here, though hospitality from the 4-5 families that reside here is overwhelming and natural. The result of a forestation project by West Bengal Forest Development Corporation. Roaming in the jungles here reveals how much effort has been put in to give back Earth one of its lost possessions, the forest. Among the dense forest, a very small portion of land has been cleared to accommodate visitors.
Sumendu Lake - It is the heart of Mirik. There is an 80 ft (24 m) long footbridge over the lake. One can boat in the lake or take a horse ride around the lake.
Sunrise Point - Scenic views of the sun rising in the east and its reflection on Kanchanjunga in the north. The plains of North Bengal can also be seen from here.
Swiss Cottage (also known as Motel) - an exotic lodging at the highest altitude of Mirik, far from the crowds of the town.
Tea Gardens - A number of tea gardens producing the famous Darjeeling tea are located in and around Mirik.
Tingling View Point - A panaromic view of the tea gardens can been seen from here.
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