Aritar is a picturesque hamlet located in East Sikkim. Situated at an altitude of 4600 m, the prime attraction of this place is the Lampokhari or Aritar Lake. The lake is in a calm and serene environment surrounded by lush greenery and towering hills. One can also enjoy boating in the lake. A number of swans are seen in this lake which adds to its beauty. Every year a tourism festival is held here during the months of March-April. Another attraction of Aritar is the Mankhim Hilltop from where you can get a spectacular view of sunrise. Other attractions include the Dak Bungalow and Aritar Gumpha.
How to Reach
The nearest railway station from Aritar is New Jalpaiguri. New Jalpaiguri has good connectivity with Kolkata and other parts of the country. Auto rickshaws are plying from New Jalpaiguri to Siliguri. Hired cars are available from there to reach Aritar directly. You can also reach Aritar by service jeeps via Rangpo and Renok.
Hotels
Hotel Aditya. Tel: 9932487358. Tariff : Rs. 700-3000.
Lampokhari Village Resort. Tel: 9933187911. Tariff - Rs. 1000-3000.
Dadul Guest House. Tel: 9933195461. Tariff - Rs. 1000-1800.
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The nearest railway station from Aritar is New Jalpaiguri. New Jalpaiguri has good connectivity with Kolkata and other parts of the country. Auto rickshaws are plying from New Jalpaiguri to Siliguri. Hired cars are available from there to reach Aritar directly. You can also reach Aritar by service jeeps via Rangpo and Renok.
Hotels
Hotel Aditya. Tel: 9932487358. Tariff : Rs. 700-3000.
Lampokhari Village Resort. Tel: 9933187911. Tariff - Rs. 1000-3000.
Dadul Guest House. Tel: 9933195461. Tariff - Rs. 1000-1800.
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