Welcome To Mirik

Mirik is a small town and a Notified Area of Darjeeling district in the state of West Bengal, India. It is the headquarters of the  Mirik subdivision . 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 environment and easy accessibility. The centre of all attraction is  Sumendu Lake , surrounded by a garden named Savitri Pushpaudyan (after Savitri Thapa, a martyr soldier of INA) on one side and pine trees on the other, linked together by an arching footbridge called 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  Kangchenjunga  on the far horizon. Boating on the quaint boats and horse riding are available.