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".
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.

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