page_title: Mirik
section_title: Getting around
hierarchical_section_title: Mirik / Getting around
caption_attribution_description: English: Tourist vehicles at Mirik.
context_page_description: Mirik is a small town and a municipality 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".
context_section_description: 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.
  Rameetay Dara - A viewpoint near the town from where one can see the surrounding mountains and the vast plains below.
   - It is located on the way to Rameetay Dara and is a Buddhist meditation center.
  Rai Dhap - Source of drinking water for Mirik and a picnic spot.
  Debisthan - A temple of a Hindu goddess located on a hillock near the Sumendu lake.
  Tingling View Point - A panoramic view of the tea gardens can be seen from here.
  Tea Gardens - A number of tea gardens produce Darjeeling tea specially Thurbo, Soureni, Gopaldhara, Singbulli, Okayti and Phuguri are located in and around Mirik.
  Manjushree Park - 20 mins drive from Mirik. Suitable for children and peace-seekers.
  Orange Orchards - Mirik is known 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.
  Bunkulung (Jayanti Nagar) - Ecotourism is being promoted here and several home-stay facilities are available.
  Pashupatinagar - This border market with Nepal is a commercial center for trade in clothes, electronic and household goods.
  Don Bosco Church- It is located near Don Bosco School. One of the bigger Catholic churches of Darjeeling district.
  Mirik Church (UCNI) - This is the oldest Church in Mirik, situated at Deosay Dara, Ward No. IV, Mirik. The church building being erected in 1962 while the house church (fellowship) started some eight decade ago. The same old building still exists today. The church remains open every day for everyone. While English Service starts at 9:30 am Sunday followed by Nepali Service at 11:00 am onwards. The Church is in close relationship with Darjeeling Hills Bible School (DHBS) which the first school offering theological training in nepali language since 1954. Through many decades Mirik Church and Darjeeling Hills Bible School have being continuously contributing evangelism in Nepali Speaking Community.
  Darjeeling Hills Bible School (DHBS) -
  Swiss Cottage (also known as Motel) - An exotic lodging at the highest altitude of Mirik, far from the crowds of the town. And on the left hand side of the Motel, you'll be able to locate the Helipad ( A tourist spot now).
  Sunrise Point - 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.
  Rangbang - Picnic alongside with river,homestay is avilable with traditioanl foods & cultural style.
caption: Tourist vehicles at Mirik.
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