Mirik

•Official Mirik is a small town and a Notified Area of Mirik comes from the Mir-Yok meaning "place burnt by fire". History [ ] Mirik Bazar began a commercial centre of the region where people from the surrounding villages and sweet flag ( bojho). A playground stood in the present garden area where the In 1969, the Mirik became the sub-divisional headquarters of Geography [ ] Places and tea estates in the southern portion of Darjeeling Sadar subdivision (including Jorebunglow Sukhiapokhri CD block), and Mirik Subdivision in Darjeeling district CT: census town, R: rural/ urban centre, NP: national park/ wildlife sanctuary, TE: tea estate Abbreviations used in names – TG for Tea Garden (town/village), TE for Tea Estate Owing to space constraints in the small map, the actual locations in a larger map may vary slightly Mirik has become a tourist destination for its climate, natural environment and easy accessibility. The centre of all attraction is Savitri Pushpaudyan (after Savitri Thapa, a martyr soldier of Indreni Pool (named after Indreni Thapa, a martyr soldier of INA). A 3.5-km-long road encircles the lake and is used for walks with the view of Mirik has an average elevation of 1,495m (4,905ft). The highest point is the Boker Monastery at about 1,768m (5,801ft). Mirik lake at about 1,494m (4,902ft) is the lowest point. Mirik is 52km (32mi) northwest of Mirik comes from the Mir-Yok meaning "place burnt by fire". Administration and health care [ ] The urban hub at Mirik is ...

Mirik, a small hill station located on the banks of a huge lake in the vast Himalayan Valley, is near Darjeeling in West Bengal. Nestled in the tranquil hills, the place is popularly known for its lakes and mountains but is often characterized by the picturesque and scenic natural beauty; it has to offer to its visitors. It derives its name from the Lepcha word“Mir-Yok” which means “place burnt by fire”. Honestly, we couldn’t find any meaning of it given the landscape. But it might hint back to turbulent times in the tea gardens which it used to have in pre-independence India. It is situated at a height of 1767m from sea level and that makes the weather gorgeous around the year. Breathtaking View of Mirik Lake This Place is the perfect getaway for a short trip to refresh you from the daily hustle and bustle of routine life. The exquisite nature of this hill town and its easy accessibility has made the place one of the known tourist destinations of North Bengal. However, do not be afraid of this place being over-crowded unless you are coming in peak season. The small city is adorned with an umpteen number of sightseeing places in itself. However, hill stations like Kurseong, Darjeeling and Ghoom can also be travelled to from here in a day. The charm of this hill station lies in its tranquillity and serenity and therefore a must-visit for all hill lovers. Lack of marketing and previously infrastructure didn’t make the place what Nainital is probably today. But with bettering...

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There are several wonderful tourist places in and around Mirik. You can take a local taxi and get around. There are basically 6 attractions that are shown by local tour operators or taxi drivers to tourists visiting Mirik town; The Mirik Lake, Bokar Monastery, Don Bosco Church (newly constructed besides the Don Bosco school), Swiss Cottages, Devisthan and Helipad. Although the local taxi drivers may propose standard 4 or 6 point sightseeing, it is better to customize your Mirik sightseeing tour depending on what you want to see from all the attractions I have discussed below (there are lot more than 6 attractions). You can then talk to a driver and negotiate the rate (which will vary widely though depending on the season). Rain and spring water keep feeding the lake and it remains full all through the year. The depth of water varies from 3ft to 25ft. The western bank of the lake is surrounded by forest with tall dhupi trees having walking trails passing through it and the eastern bank of the lake has a nice garden where tourists and locals relax and enjoy the natural settings. The lake is at the lowest altitude in Mirik (at 4,900ft). Far ahead towards north you can see the mountains, and on a clear day you can even get nice views of the Kanchenjunga snow peaks. There is a lovely 80-ft long arch footbridge bridge across the center of the lake which joins the eastern bank with the western bank. Pathway exists all around the lake. If you take a full circle around the lake, it...

In the Northern Bounty West Bengal is a small and beautiful town that goes by the name of Mirik. Also known as the valley of the sun; Mirik houses a lot of amazing landscapes for the visitors to explore and enjoy. Located in the verdant portion of the Himalayas, Mirik offers more than just beautiful mountains and lakes. At Mirik, travelers can enjoy everything that ranges between a sublime boating experience to temple hopping. Not just the adults but even children can enjoy their time at several gardens and well-maintained parks. List of 12 attractions that will make your trip complete and interesting 1. Sumendu Lake One of the most prominent destinations or we can say the most popular place in Mirik is Sumendu Lake. It is also referred to as the Mirik Lake and has a peaceful environment, amazing surroundings, and an enthralling experience to offer. Couples, families, and even solo travelers visit here to spend some time and enjoy the beauty of the place. What adds to everything is its proximity to the city. One can simply walk to the lake and it will take approximately 10 minutes for a casual walk. Isn’t that a perfect thing when you are out on a romantic vacation? 2. Bokar Ngedon Chokhor Ling Monastery A very profound destination in Mirik- the Bokar Monastery was once the seat of Venerable Kyabje Bokar Rinpoche. It is believed that this monastery belongs to the Kagyud order. If you visit here, you are going to get acquainted with the religion and culture of the monastery...

If you are planning a vacation in Darjeeling area, it can be a great idea to spend a couple of days in Mirik and then make an onward journey to Darjeeling or other places. You can also do the reverse. In fact Mirik lies almost halfway between Siliguri/NJP and Darjeeling on the alternative route that goes to Darjeeling through scenic tea estates. Mirik is a small hill town and part of Kurseong subdivision and within Darjeeling district. Another great reason to visit Mirik is its mild temperature. Unlike Darjeeling, it never gets to extreme cold. Mirik's average altitude is about 5,000ft and the highest point is at 5,800ft (at Boker Monastery). The altitude is much lower than Darjeeling and therefore expectedly, the climate and the temperature is more gentle and comfortable. But the greatest reason to visit Mirik is its scenic views with the central attraction being the 1.25kms long lovely lake (known as Sumendu Lake) surrounded by Dhupi trees on it western bank and a vast park land with flowering plantations on the eastern bank. Mirik is a tranquil laid back hill station. There are vantage points from where you can get lovely sights of Kanchenjunga snow peaks. And of course the area is surrounded by many rolling tea estates on mountain slopes. The first tourism development in Mirik began when the state tourism department acquired 335 acres of land area from the neighboring Thurbo tea estate and started developing it as a tourist place in 1974 when Sri Siddhartha Shankar Ray...