Aritar , Kalimpong
About Aritar
Aritar is a beautiful town in East Sikkim and is about 4 hours drive from Gangtok. It is known for its breathtaking scenery. Visitors go to Lampokhari lake and enjoy boating. Mankhim Dara, a temple dedicated to Rai community is on a small hillock near Aritar. One of the oldest monasteries of Sikkim, Aritar Gumpa is where you will find peace and tranquility. The Lampokhari festival, hosted every year in March- April is a flurry of activities including horseback riding and archery competitions. There is a small lake here called Lampokhari lake, where boating is allowed.
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Borong, Sikkim
*23.5 km from Aritar - See map
Borong is a picturesque small village in South Sikkim, located at an altitude of 5800 ft. It is about 17 kms from Ravangla and is gaining...
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Torsa Strict Nature Reserve, Western Zone
*24.9 km from Aritar - See map
The Toorsa Reserve covers an extensive area of about six hundred square kilometer, occupying majority of the Haa District. It shares international...
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Rimbick, West Bengal
*35.1 km from Aritar - See map
Rimbick is about 100 KMs from Darjeeling town and a popular destination for backpackers and trekkers. Wake up early to witness the colourful...
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Khangchendzonga National Park, Sikkim
*41.7 km from Aritar - See map
Khangchendzonga National Park (previously named Kanchenjunga National Park) is located in Sikkim, and named after 8,586 mts. tall Mt....
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Goecha La, Sikkim
*41.7 km from Aritar - See map
Goecha La is a high mountain pass and a popular trekking destination in Sikkim. The trek begins in Yuksom, a quaint hill station where you should...
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Zuluk, Sikkim
43 km from Aritar - See map
Zuluk or Dzuluk is a small village in East Sikkim, near the Indo-China border and is known for its location on the Old Silk Route. It is a small...
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Jhomolhari Trek, Western Zone
*58 km from Aritar - See map
The Jhomolhari trek offers the timeless experience of traversing through the rugged terrains of the Himalayas, soaking the crisp mountain air and...
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Science City, West Bengal
58.9 km from Aritar - See map
Science City is a new tourist destination to the city for science lovers is the science city. The science city is located close to the Deolo...
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Dr. Graham's Homes Campus, West Bengal
61.5 km from Aritar - See map
Dr. John Graham established the school in 1900. The school is located at the foothill of Deolo hills. The school had been...
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Tharpa Choling Monastery, West Bengal
62.1 km from Aritar - See map
Tharpa Choling Monastery is situated at Tirpai hill and was by built by Gelukpa Sect in 1937. The place is located close to Dr Grahams...
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Colonial Bungalows, West Bengal
63 km from Aritar - See map
The Britishers had built a number of bungalows in the city of kalimpong. These were Surya Sadan, Morgan House, Tashiding, Ringking Farm, Crockety...
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Deolo Hill, West Bengal
63.7 km from Aritar - See map
Deolo Hill is the highest point in the town of kalimpong and is situated at an altitude of 5500 ft. From the peak of the hill, one can view...
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