Things to do in Mirik, West Bengal
Mirik is a small town and a Notified Area of Darjeeling district ruled by Shri L.B.Rai since 30years in the state of West Bengal, India. It is the headquarters of the Mirik subdivision.
21 places to visit in and around Mirik, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.
- 1Mirik Lake
Mirik Lake, or Sumendu Lake, is a lake in Mirik, Darjeeling district, West Bengal, India. It is 1.25 kilometres long.
Wikipedia - 2Gopaldhara Tea Estate
Gopaldhara Tea Estate is a tea garden in the Mirik CD block in the Mirik subdivision of the Darjeeling district in the Indian state of West Bengal.
Wikipedia - 3Tonglu, West Bengal Wikipedia
- 4Thurbo Tea Estate
Thurbo Tea Estate is a tea garden in the Mirik CD block in the Mirik subdivision of the Darjeeling district in the Indian state of West Bengal.
Wikipedia - 5Okayti Tea Estate
Okayti Tea Estate is a tea garden in the Mirik CD block in the Mirik subdivision of the Darjeeling district in the Indian state of West Bengal.
Wikipedia - 6Phuguri Tea Estate
Phuguri Tea Estate is a tea garden in the Mirik CD block in the Mirik subdivision of the Darjeeling district in the Indian state of West Bengal.
Wikipedia - 7Balasun Tea Estate Wikipedia
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- 9Jore Pokhri Wildlife Sanctuary · in Sukhiapokhri
Jore Pokhri Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Darjeeling District, West Bengal. Situated at an elevation of about 2 km, it is the habitat of some high-altitude animals like Himalayan Salamander, locally known as 'Gora'.
Wikipedia - 10Tiger Hill, Darjeeling · in Darjeeling Wikipedia
- 11Mahakal temple · in Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
The Mahakal temple or Mahakal mandir is a sacred Hindu temple located in Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, the third god in the Hindu triumvirate.
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- 14Pokhriabong Lepcha Monastery · in Mangarjung Tea Garden
Pokhriabong Lepcha Monastery, also popularly known as the "Boudha Terda Pema Lingpa Lepcha Community Gompa", is located in the Indian state of West Bengal, approximately 30 km from the town of Darjeeling at a place called Pokhriabong.
Wikipedia - 15St. Andrew's Church, Darjeeling · in Darjeeling
St. Andrew's Church is a heritage Anglican church situated in Darjeeling, in the Indian state of West Bengal.
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- 18Dhirdham Temple · in Darjeeling
Dhirdham Temple is a Hindu temple located in Darjeeling, India. The temple was constructed in 1939 by Rai Saheb Purna Bahadur Pradhan from Nepal.
Wikipedia - 19Observatory Hill, Darjeeling · in Darjeeling Wikipedia
- 20Avongrove Tea Estate · in Rongmook Ceder Tea Garden Wikipedia
- 21Lloyd's Botanical Garden · in Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Wikipedia
Mirik by interest
- Good with kids: Mirik Lake, Gopaldhara Tea Estate, Thurbo Tea Estate, Okayti Tea Estate, Phuguri Tea Estate
- Temples and places of worship: Mahakal temple, Pokhriabong Lepcha Monastery, St. Andrew's Church, Darjeeling, Dhirdham Temple
- Lesser-known places: Phuguri Tea Estate, Balasun Tea Estate, Pokhriabong Lepcha Monastery, Dhirdham Temple, Avongrove Tea Estate
Grouped by what each place is. Lesser-known places are ones fewer people read about on Wikipedia than most places on this page.
Best time to visit Mirik
Best weather: Feb–May, Oct–Dec.
| Month | Average | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Cold | 10°C | 6 mm |
| Feb | Pleasant | 13°C | 11 mm |
| Mar | Pleasant | 16°C | 31 mm |
| Apr | Pleasant | 20°C | 63 mm |
| May | Pleasant | 21°C | 143 mm |
| Jun | Rainy | 22°C | 234 mm |
| Jul | Rainy | 21°C | 419 mm |
| Aug | Rainy | 21°C | 316 mm |
| Sep | Rainy | 20°C | 243 mm |
| Oct | Pleasant | 18°C | 71 mm |
| Nov | Pleasant | 14°C | 3 mm |
| Dec | Pleasant | 11°C | 3 mm |
Long-term monthly averages for the area, from NASA POWER, adjusted for the town's height (1,495 m). Festivals and crowds are not counted; check before you book.
How to reach Mirik
- Nearest railway station: Kurseong (KGN), 9 km away.
- Nearest airport: Bagdogra Airport (IXB), 27 km away.
Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.
What a 3-day trip to Mirik costs
- Budget: about ₹2,800–₹5,500 per person
- Mid-range: about ₹7,000–₹13,800 per person
- Comfort: about ₹16,000–₹30,300 per person
A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Mirik is not included.
Compare Mirik with nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Best weather | Places to see | 3 days, mid-range, per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mirik | – | Feb–May, Oct–Dec | 21 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Mangarjung Tea Garden | 4 km | Oct–May | 10 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Rongmook Ceder Tea Garden | 9 km | Oct–May | 17 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Kurseong | 9 km | Feb–May, Oct–Dec | 25 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Sonada | 12 km | Oct–May | 17 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
Distances in a straight line from Mirik; trip costs are rough estimates (not live prices). Tap a town for its own page.
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Questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit in Mirik?
The best known are Mirik Lake, Gopaldhara Tea Estate, Tonglu, West Bengal, Thurbo Tea Estate, Okayti Tea Estate.
When is the best time to visit Mirik?
Best weather: Feb–May, Oct–Dec.
How do I reach Mirik?
Nearest railway station: Kurseong (KGN), 9 km away. Nearest airport: Bagdogra Airport (IXB), 27 km away.
How much does a 3-day trip to Mirik cost?
Budget: about ₹2,800–₹5,500 per person; Mid-range: about ₹7,000–₹13,800 per person; Comfort: about ₹16,000–₹30,300 per person. A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Mirik is not included.
Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Oct 2026.