Mirik
A friendly hill town built around Sumendu Lake, tea gardens, orchards and a walkable 3.5 km lakeside road.
5,797 ft
September to May
2 Days Recommended
60 km from NJP Railway Station
What Mirik feels like
Mirik is a more fully serviced Darjeeling-hills base, with Sumendu Lake and its Indreni bridge at the centre. Pair a lakeside walk with tea gardens, viewpoints and orchards, then use the town’s shops and transport links to explore Jorepokhri, Pashupati-side routes or Lepchajagat.
Contour Coordinates: 26.888° N, 88.189° E
60 km transit drive from NJP Railway Station.
Eat and take home
Look for on the table
- • Momos, thukpa, chowmein and Nepali meals in the town
- • Tea, bakery items and seasonal oranges from local vendors
Good small buys
- • Darjeeling tea, oranges and locally made preserves in season
- • Useful groceries, medicines and everyday travel essentials
Mirik has considerably more choice than the nearby villages, but shop responsibly at the border area and carry valid documentation if your plan involves any permitted border crossing.
Before you go
Useful details for planning your time in Mirik.