Introduction
Mirik is a popular tourist attraction for Darjeeling tourists. It is famous for its scenic beauty and is at a height of about 5000 feet. The most popular attractions in Mirik are the garden and the lake (Sumendu). Mirik garden and lake are about a distance of 40 km from Darjeeling and takes about 2 hours one way. On one side of Sumendu lake is the garden and on the other side are the Pine trees. Bokar monastery and tea gardens are in the surrounding areas.
Mirik lake pine view
Best time to visit
The best time to visit Mirik lake and garden is between April and June. The temperatures are between 20C (68F) and 25C (77F) in these months. From October to December there will be less mist.
How to get to Mirik lake and garden
The best way to go to Mirik lake and garden is while returning from Pashupati market in Nepal. Mirik lake is at a distance of about 15 km from Pashupati market in Nepal and takes about 40 minutes one way.
Open timings and Tickets
This is open from 7 AM to 7 PM. The entrance fee is about Rs.25 ($0.30) per head.
Mirik lake foot bridge
Time Required to see
About 2 hours
Things to do at Mirik garden
Capture the scenic beauty of Mirik in photos and videos
Go on boat ride
Walk over foot bridge (Indreni pull)
Relax in the garden
Boating
Facilities
Restaurants
Restrooms
Tourist attractions in and around Darjeeling
Tiger Hill
Toy train ride
Batasia loop
Observatory hillview point
Darjeeling ropeway
Tenzing and Gombu rocks
Rageet Valley Tea Garden
Happy Valley Tea Garden
Gopaldhara Tea Garden
Observatory
Mirik lake and garden
Pashupati market in Nepal
Mahakal Temple
Pineview point
Simanaview point
Ghum Monastery
Darjeeling Zoo and Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
Japanese Temple and Peace Pagoda
Dali Monastery