By Air
Bagdogra is the nearest airport and it takes roughly 4-5 hours of drive to reach Aritar. One can take a pre-paid Taxi (from within the Airport) or one can go to Siliguri to to hire a taxi.
Sikkim, India
The best time to visit is summers as the weather is pleasant enough to explore the natural beauty of the region. March – June is considered ideal to visit Aritar. Monsoons can be a bit tricky as traveling is a bit difficult during this time.
Aritar is a region in the Pakyong District of the Indian state of Sikkim under Rongli Sub-Division. It is known for its natural and landscaped beauty. It is located on the edge of the Himalayas. The region is characterized by lush forest, mountains and rivers. The Aritar Lake (Ghati-Tso) is a nearby attraction, as are traditional villages and monasteries such as Lingsay.
Bagdogra is the nearest airport and it takes roughly 4-5 hours of drive to reach Aritar. One can take a pre-paid Taxi (from within the Airport) or one can go to Siliguri to to hire a taxi.
New Jalpaiguri is the closest railhead and it also takes 4-5 hours to reach Aritar.
A good network of roads connects Aritar with the major cities of Sikkim and other destinations of northeast India. One can easily reach Aritar from the neighbouring places by road. Aritar is around 67 km from Gangtok and the most convenient way to reach Aritar is to first come to Gangtok and then from there drive down to Aritar. Rented taxis and state-run buses are easily available to reach Aritar.
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