Taxi service to visit lampohari or aritar Lake

Gangtok to Lamokhari or Aritar Lake taxi fare = Rs. 2,999 * [ Full Vehicle ].

taxi service to visit lampokhari or aritar

Aritar is a region in the East Sikkim district Sikkim under Rongli Sub-Division. It is very famous for its natural and landscaped beauty. It is located on the edge of the Himalayas, and can be reached in about four hours' drive from Gangtok via either Pakyong or Rangpo. Aritar Lake also known as Lampokhari is 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.

Best way to reach lampokhari or aritar is from Gangtok, sikkim. It is a one night and two days tour. We also provide taxi services from bagdogra, njp, gangtok, pelling, darjeeling, kalimpong to aritar lake mankhim at reasonable price.


Tour Itinerary


1 Night 2 Days Tour: Gangtok to Lampokhari or Aritar lake.

Day 1 : Pick up from Gangtok hotel at your comfortable time and transfer to Aritar via Ranipool, Pakyong Airport view, Rongli. Visit Lampokhari or Aritar lake in the evening. Evening drop to Aritar hotel.

Day 2 : Pick up from Aritar hotel and transfer to Gangtok via Rangpo, Singtam, Ranipool to Gangtok.


Places to visit nearby lampokhari or aritar lake

Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir : book taxi services from aritar to Baba Harbhajan Singh lake at price starting at Rs. 2,999 *. You can also cover Tsomgo or changu lake and baba harbhajan singh mandir in a full day.

Kupup Lake : book taxi services from gangtok to kupup lake at price starting at Rs. 3,999 *. You can also cover Tsomgo or changu lake and baba harbhajan singh mandir in a full day.

Gnathang Valley : book taxi services from gangtok to Gnathang valley at price starting at Rs. 4,499 *. You can also cover Kupup lake, Tsomgo or changu lake and baba harbhajan singh mandir in a full day.

Zuluk Silk Route : book taxi services from aritar to zuluk silk route at price starting at Rs. 6,999 *. You can also cover Tsomgo or changu lake and baba harbhajan singh mandir, Kupup lake, Gnathang valley. Gangtok to Zuluk silk route is a 1 night and 2 days tour plan.


Permit and Entry Rules to visit Aritar Lake mankhim

Indian : Indian tourists visiting Aritar Lake do not require any permit to enter the state.
Foreigner : Foreigners visiting sikkim are provided with only 15 days permit to visit Sikkim which can be extended for a further period of 30 days in two spells of 15 days each. This permit can be easily be obtained through the check post at Rangpho and Melli free of cost. This permits can also be obtained from Indian Embassy at different places. International travellers need to carry original and copies of photograph and passport.


Route to Lampokhari or Aritar lake

There are many routes to reach lampokhari or aritar lake:
1. Gangtok to lampokhari or aritar lake via Pakyong.
2. Gangtok to lampokhari or aritar lake via tsomgo lake, baba mandir, kupup, gnathang and zuluk.
3. Bagdogra, Njp, Siliguri to lampokhari or aritar lake via Kalimpong and Rishikhola.
4. Bagdogra, Njp, Siliguri to lampokhari or aritar lake via Rangpo and Rongli.


Distance

Gangtok to lampokhari or aritar lake : 113 kms.
NJP Rail Station to lampokhari or aritar lake : 110 kms.
Bagdogra to lampokhari or aritar lake : 114 kms.
Siliguri to lampokhari or aritar lake : 105 kms.
Kalimpong to lampokhari or aritar lake : 65 kms.


Accomodation:

Due to heavy tourist influx several small and medium hotels have come up in Mankhim near Aritar lake. Natural lover tourist can find plently of recently developed Homestay in and around Aritar Lake.


Best time to Visit Changu or Tsomgo Lake

Best time to visit lampokhari or aritar lake is during the months of March, April, May, June, Sep, October, Nov, Dec. However the roads are open through the years.