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Aritar: Sikkim's own water sport fascination

By himalayanreview
"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.

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  1. ColorsMarch 30, 2009 10:22 PM

    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.

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  2. UnknownAugust 18, 2009 10:41 AM

    Hi, 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.

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  3. himalayanreviewAugust 18, 2009 9:30 PM

    just make a plan i mean for how many ppl and for how many days....

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  4. AnonymousJuly 29, 2010 1:31 PM

    Hi1 this is Rajesh, your article is really informative and colourfull. Thanx for such great articles.
    I would request you to follow my write-up about Aritar and also find some newer tourist destinations of India at : www.easytouristguide.com

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  5. haAngOctober 07, 2011 12:52 PM

    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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