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'Aritar tours and travels', A Govt. Regd. Travel Agency' 'Licence No.245(24)UDHD

A travel agency based on Aritar was basically established by the effort of local people. Aritar tours and travels is a government registered travel agency which deals in providing packages on tours, trekking, sight seeings, village walk and boating at the natural lake of Aritar called Lampokhari lake. Aritar tours and travels is always ready to proffer the experiences which is truly Sikkimese. It welcomes the world to its placid lakes, serene mountains, gentle streams, spectacular terrain and majestic Himalayas, the sight that tickles your palate and captivates your soul. the aromatic atmosphere of the place is always ornamented with fluorescent flowers. Be it the breadth taking mountains high above of the local farmers farming in the terrace far below, you can always savor the view of Aritar, which indeed exemplifies a true Sikkim.

Aritar Lampokhari

The primary objective of this travel agency is to provide the visitors and tourists with one of the replicas of eco- tourism destination in Sikkim, with the taste of traditional and cultural prosperity of the place. Rhenock is a town nearby, located at the tri-junction of West bengal, Bhutan and Sikkim has tremendous, cultural, historical, ethical and scenic potentialities.

Mankhim viewpoint

History of Aritar

Aritar gained its signifiance with the signing of Indo-Tibet trade convention in 1904. This convention, under the leadership of Lord Younghusband resolved to establish a trade mart at Yatung on the tibetan side of the frontier.However, the task was no bed of roses, when the Britishers started building roads in Sikkim, it was suspicion for Tibet and in 1886, some Tibetan militia occupied Lingtu in sikkim near Jelepla pass. In May 1888, the Tibetans attacked Gnathang below Jelepla but were driven away. In September of the same year the British called for reinforcements and the Tibetans were pushed back from Lingtu. A memorial was built at Gnathang for the few British soldiers who died in the engagement.The British sent an expedition led by Col. Younghusband to Lhasa via Jelepla in 1904. The expedition met with resistance from the Tibetan army, which was defeated, and a treaty was dictated by Younghusband on Tibet. The Treaty secured monopoly-trading privileges in Tibet for the British The route started from Kalimpong, Pedong which is located in Darjeeling District and further to Nathula via Rhenock, Aritar and Jaluk. As the trade were carried on mule, some remnants of these tracks were present till 80s, until it was black topped to enhance modern communication. When the first expedition was launch to find the trade route to Tibet, it became an essence to establish a police outpost, hence Sir.James Claud White the first British political officer of Sikkim, established the first police outpost is sikkim at Aritar, on the due course a rest house was also built for a night halt, therefore, it is known that Aritar had its commercial signifance more than that of Gangtok in the past. It is said that four of the British had died in their way to the expedition, whose cemetery can still be seen at Aritar. The Lampokhari Lake at Aritar served to quench thirst of the mules and merchants on their tiresome journey to Tibet. Goods were usually packed in black tarpaulin in order to protect from rain and snow, hence the term Kalo Bhari in colloquial gained popularity among the people. It is said that people were often dragged from their home by the despotic heads, they had to work reluctantly for construction of the mule tracks else they were put behind the bars or faced heavy penalties. Conequently, with the increasing number of British making their venture towards Sikkim also gave emphasis to education. Thereby, constructing numerous elemantary schools in Sikkim widened the knowledge of Sikkimese. The people of Aritar and Rhenock goded with the lights of education gradually started to revived their outlook towards their society. With the changing political scenario of Sikkim the people statrted to prefer Democracy rather than Monarchy. Gradually, with such waves of changes taking place throughout Sikkim, a new Era of prosperity started in sikkim.

Panglokha sunrise

Located at the borders of Bhutan, it is a 6 hours walk from Aritar. As we pass through the ridges and dense forest, we will have the opportunity to listening to twittering birds and viewing splendid landscapes. The path is laid by wild flowers booming at its mellow fruitfulness. This place is known for viewing the magnificent view of sunrise and panoramic view of Bhutan.

Trekking and Adventure

Aritar provides one of the most adventurous trekking route in Sikkim, the route extends from Lampokhari lake to Rachela. As we climb through the ridges and the verdant hills we come across lake phusrey, a lake renowned for its spiritual significance. located at a hill top, amidst the dense forest, where chirping and twittering of birds echoes the serene atmosphere. Trekking can be proceeded towards Rachela via Ramatey, a place from where one can enjoy the lush green verdant and panoramic Himalaya.

Other Tour Packages

Other tour packages provided are:

Places of Interests

  • 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 splendour 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 another splendid experience where you can savor the panoramic view of Bhutan. You can also get varieties of orchids and rhododandrons that are found in sikkim.


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