Day 5 : 9th June, 2019
Today we want to reach Darjelling via Siliguri before sunset and started an early journey. Via Raiganj, Dalkola, Islampur we had to reach Siliguri. Dalkola is a bottleneck [Dalkola is a city of Uttar Dinajpur in the state of West Bengal. It is the second most important Commercial city in WB] the road are always flooded with heavy lorry/truck traffic. There was an accident and trucks were parked for nearly 2 to 3 kms. We had to travel on the wrong route and reach the spot. Somehow they were clearing the area and we were allowed to pass through. No vehicles behind us for nearly an hour. Ha ! ha !
We had to check our vehicle in Siliguri as we felt the clutch was bit tight. Went to Maruthi Service centre and had a speed check. Thanks to the Service manager for responding immediately.
Of course special thanks to Google for guiding us to the service center.
On route we decided to stay in Mirik as rooms were not available in Darjelling. Mirik is a small town and a municipality of Darjeeling District in the state of West Bengal, India. Mirik has become a tourist destination for its climate, natural environment and easy accessibility.
The centre of attraction is Sumendu lake surrounded by a garden. Booked a nice Hotel in Mirik which had a great lake view. Had lunch on the way up hill. The roads to Mirik was wonderful and broad enough. We stopped in few places, enjoyed the scenic beauty, the clouds passing by …..Had tea in a local Nepal shop . Found lots of Nepalese and common language was Nepal. They were also speaking Hindi. Were able to understand English though. Checked in the Hotel which was steep uphill and was adventurous driving. The hotel had a beautiful view to Bokar Monastry and Sumendu lake . Checked In refreshed and went to Bokar Monastry. The full name is hard to pronounce and remember – Bokar Ngedon Chokhor Ling monastery. This is located at the highest point of Mirik at an altitude of 5,800 ft. A must visit place. Full of positive vibration and energy.
Spent few hours there and came to the lake. It is 1.25 Km long. The lake has 80 Ft. long arch footbridge across the lake called Indreni pull. Horse riding, shopping, boating can be done here. There is a floating market also. As we were late we just had tea and momos(which is a local food there).
Spent few hours and walked around the lake and enjoyed the scenic beauty. Came back had dinner and went to bed. Sat on the private balcony and enjoyed the pleasant chill weather and the view of the lighted Bokar Monastry and lake!
Planned for a late start next day …
Total Kms. Travelled :200 kms
Total Toll paid :Rs. 180.00
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