ARITAR, PLACES OF INTEREST

Lampokhari : Initially one of the oldest natural lake in Sikkim and recently artificially constructed to facilitate boating for the tourists. At an altitude of 4600 ft it is the only lake with boating facility in Sikkim. Dak Bunglow : Popularly known as Ari-Bangla it is an old British built bungalow built by Sir James Claude White (first political officer of Sikkim during British rule in India) in the year 1895. At the same premises Sikkim’s first treasury was built as well as Sikkim Police was raised and the first outpost started functioning in the year 1897.

Aritar Gumpa : A monastery of the Kagyuapa order,considered as one of the holiest and oldest in Sikkim.The visitor’s can imbibe the tranquil air with splendor of monastic arts reflected in it’s traditional architecture, carved & painted murals and treasure of manuscripts and icons.. Parbateyswar Shivalaya Mandir : The most venerated shrine with picturesque splendor is considered a very holy pilgrimage site, where thousands of devotees throng for the blessing and participate during the month of SAWAN to offer water and sip the sacred water from a sacred vessel.

Mankhim Dara : 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 the visitors can see elephant foot prints on rock. Nirmal Dham : This place situated about 5km (approx) from Rhenock Bazar, is an abode of "Nirmal Guruji" (a.k.a) Kopchey Baba, known for his miraculous healing power, which has attracted hundreds of devotees from all over India and neighboring countries. Phushrey Lake : Phushrey lake is located few km uphill from Aritar in a isolated jungle. Where a years old log stands still delivering nice reflection on the water. Ever green nursery & Ram Gauri Sangrhalaya : Located at Rhenock Bazar, the nursery and museum is privately owned and has drift wood collections, botanical & other varieties of flowers. Kali khola falls (lonely falls) : 100m. in height, its a beautiful falls. Changey water fall : 50 m in height (Near Lampokhari) Lungchok valley : Trekking destination (Lokdara, Chujachen)

Love Dara : Low hill picnic spot. Aritar.

Rachela : Trekking to Rachela is indeed an another splendid experience.

Package tour to Jelepla: Aritar tours and travels also provides a package tour to Jelepla and Nathula via Jaluk and Kupup[China border].