Mirik
India · West BengalIN
Town in West Bengal, India
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".
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 11,513
- Coordinates
- 26.888, 88.190
- Timezone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Elevation
- 1495 m
Overview of Mirik
Located in West Bengal, India, Mirik is best described as a small town. With 11,513 residents, it is easy to gauge its scale. It sits at about 1,495 m above sea level. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Expect nature to fill most of your time. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters.
Things to do in Mirik
Nature in Mirik
(3)Under nature, Mirik is tagged with Countryside, Lakes and Mountains. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Mirik.
More to do in Mirik
(1)For other activities, expect Secret. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Mirik.
Best time to visit Mirik
Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October.
Getting there & around
Access Mirik through a larger town in West Bengal; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is Asia/Kolkata.
Similar destinations
Places near Mirik that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mirik known for?
- Mirik is mainly a destination for nature, set in West Bengal, India with around 11,513 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Mirik?
- You can plan around Countryside, Lakes and Mountains in Mirik. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Mirik?
- Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October.
- Where is Mirik located?
- Administratively, Mirik sits in West Bengal, India — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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