Day 5: Excursion to Mirik Lake & Drive to Siliguri
After breakfast at the hotel, Check out from the hotel & proceed for Excursion to Mirik Lake. It is newly started hill station in West Bengal and situated 48 kms west of Darjeeling near Nepal border with a facility of boating at Mirik lake which is 1.25 kms long, it is a semi-artificial lake. Drive from Darjeeling to Mirik is via natural forest & tea garden. The main tourist area, Krishna-Nagar, is south of the lake. A 10 minute walk takes you to Bokar Gompa, home to Mahayana monks. One can catch the sunrise and sunset from Rameetay Dara.
Later in the afternoon continue your journey to Siliguri. On arrival, check in at hotel and relax. Rest of the day is at own leisure. In the evening you can step out and stroll in the nearby areas to get the feel of the place. Later return to hotel for a relaxed sleep.
Stay overnight at hotel in Siliguri. (B)