"Aritar is located in East Sikkim, Under Rongli subdivision. Aritar is a 3 to 4-hour drive from Gangtok and 2 hours drive from Rongpo. Aritar Lake (a.k.a Lampokhari) is a newly developed tourist destination, where boating facilities have been introduced for the first time in Sikkim. There are newly constructed viewpoints, a cafeteria, lodges etc for the tourists. Tourists can also choose to trek from Aritar to Rachela, a 6-hour route, from where tourists can see rhododendrons bloom everywhere in season. There are many other places of Interest other than just Aritar Lake, such as old British-built Banglow, Aritar Gumpa, Mankhim, Nirmal Dham etc."-- sikkimonline.info
At Aritar Lake
Lampokhari: Initially one of the oldest natural lakes in Sikkim and recently artificially constructed to facilitate boating for tourists. At an altitude of 4600 ft, it is the only lake with a boating facility in Sikkim.
At Mankim
Mangkhim, a Temple of the Rai sect of Hindu origin is located at a height of 6500 ft at Maity Village (Kheselakha). Hattipailay is another virgin village where visitors can see elephant footprints on rocks.
Aritar and Lampokhari used to be our picnic spot when we were kids. I visited the renovated lake and the Mangkhim temple the last time I was in Rhenock a couple of years ago. Its become really beautiful and the temple is so unique. It was such a peaceful walk up the hill early in the morning. Thanks again for the pics.
ReplyDeleteHi, I shall be visiting Aritar / Lampokhari in October this year with my family. Would be glad if you can give us some details of good lodging / hotels there.
ReplyDeletejust make a plan i mean for how many ppl and for how many days....
ReplyDeleteHi1 this is Rajesh, your article is really informative and colourfull. Thanx for such great articles.
ReplyDeleteI would request you to follow my write-up about Aritar and also find some newer tourist destinations of India at : www.easytouristguide.com
Rais are not of Hindu origin for your kind information, they follow Samanism, one of the oldest religious practices in the world
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