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Aritar is well known for its natural beauty and there are many areas that have a landscaped look as well. The region is situated in the edge of the Himalayan mountain range and it is a popular tourist destination. One can visit the place as a day trip from the town of. There are numerous forests and lush green vegetation that can be seen in the area. Many fast flowing rivers and streams can be seen here as well. The Ghati So or the Aritar Lake is one of the main attractions of the place and the pristine location is a good place for picnics. There is another natural lake that is present here known as Lampokhari. One can engage in activities such as boating in the lake.It is also worth visiting the, which is also known as Ari Bangla. It is possible to stay in the place if you are planning to spend the night. Other places of interest include Changey Waterfall, Love Dara, Mankhim Temple and Arita Gumpa. The climate of the region of Aritar is said to be soothing and it can be described as salubrious. The conditions may differ according to the altitude and higher altitudes have cooler climes. Summers are generally mild in the region and one can expect the weather to be cool and pleasant.

Quick Facts-Edit

Category : Hill Station

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 737133

STD Code: 3592

Info Website: www.aritar.in

Best Time to Visit:  Throughout the year

HistoryEdit

Aritar will not be out of context here. The British wanted to establish trade relation with Tibet and signed the Indo-Tibet trade convention in 1904. The treaty dictated by Lord Younghusband secured monopoly trading privileges in Tibet for the British. The route chalked out started from Kalimpong, Pedong to Jelepla via Rhenock, Aritar, Zuluk and headed towards Chumbi valley in Tibet. Sir James Cloud White, the British political officer of Sikkim, took the hazardous trip to Tibet and established the first police outpost in Sikkim at Aritar. Therefore it can safely be concluded that Aritar has a chequered history. It had commercial importance more than Gangtok in the past.

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How to ReachEdit

By Air : There is no airport in Aritar. The nearest Domestic Airport from Aritar is Bagdogra Airport, Siliguri, roughly four and half hour drive from Aritar Town. Scheduled flights are available from cities such as New Delhi, Guwahati, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata.

By Train : Jalpaiguri Railway station is the nearest railway station to Aritar which is well connected to the major cities such as Trivandrum, Secunderabad, Guwahati, and Chennai, Cochin etc.

By BUS : N.A.

By Taxi : Aritar is well connected by a road network and national highways. The tourist can reach to Aritar by taxi. The normal Indian taxi charges of Rupees 8 to 20 will be charged for each km.

By Other : N.A.

Top HotelsAdd

Budget  – Up to Rs. 800

• Hotel Chittiz ; Aritar, 737133. ; Ph – 098 32 391152 ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Conference facilities, Elevators, Laundry, Parking.

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FestivalAdd

The Lampokhari Tourism Festival ; Venue:  N.A. ; Period :  March and April ; Details:  It is celebrated in the month of March and April and is marked with boating in the Lampokhari Lake, Equestrian rides around the Lake, archery contest in the traditional style and short treks to hilltops and viewpoints. The festival offers visitors cultural shows, flower shows and local ethnic cuisine.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Beware of pickpockets as Aritar is a major tourist city in India.
• Beware of fake items. Better to buy from reputable shops even though you have to pay more..

HelplineEdit

• Ambulance : 102
• Fire Brigade : 101
• Police : 100

ItineraryEdit

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