Aritar is a tourist spot located in
East Sikkim District. It is about 55 km from
Gangtok. The main attraction of the place is the
Aritar Lake. Due to its beauty and quiet atmosphere, the place attracts a lot of tourist. Aritar is also an ideal place for trekking.
Accommodation facilities are available at trekker’s huts and lodges. Aritar can be approached by a travel of 4 hrs from Gangtok. The nearest airport is at Bagdogra, West Bengal. New Jalpaiguri Railway Station is the closest railhead, which is 125 km from Gangtok.