Aritar in Rongli Sub-Division is in the Pakyong District of Sikkim. It is famous for its natural and landscaped beauty, Lake and maejestic view of Mt Kunchenjunga, Aritar is 4 hours drive from Gangtok via Pakyong or from Siliguri/New Jalpaiguri via Rangpo. The region is characterized by lush forest, mountains and rivers. It is an isolated village area with lot of tourist interests and is about 4 kms away from the main Silk Route. Yet people prefer to stay overnight and many Aritar homestays offering quality services and experience has been promoted by the locals.
Aritar -Places of Interest
Lampokhari Lake : One of the oldest natural lake of Sikkim, recently constructed and modified, you can enjoy boating here. At an altitude of about 4600 ft it is the only lake with boating facility in Sikkim.
Dak Bungalow : An old British-built bungalow built in the year 1895 where Sikkim’s first treasury was built and Sikkim Police was raised and the first outpost started functioning in the year 1897.
Aritar Gumpa : A Buddisht monastery of the Kagyuapa order, is one of the holiest and oldest in Sikkim with a treasure full of splendorous monastic arts reflected in its traditional architecture, carved & painted murals and treasure of manuscripts and icons.
Parbateyswar Shivalaya Mandir : The most revered Lord Shiva shrine with picturesque splendor is holy pilgrimage site, where thousands of devotees throng for the blessing and participate during the month of "SAWAN" to offer water and puja.
Mankhim or Mangkhim: Temple of the Rai of Kirati origin is located at a height of 6500 ft at "Maity Village" (Kheselakha). Hattipailay is a virgin village where the visitors can see elephant footprints on rock.
Nirmal Dham : This place situated about 5 km from Rhenock Bazar, is an abode of Nirmal Guruji or Kopchey Baba, well known for his miraculous healing power, which has attracted hundreds of devotees from all over India and neighboring countries.
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(Que) khola falls (Lonely falls) : 100 m in height (Rorathang-Rongli road).