Aritar is a perfect day trip destination from Gangtok the capital city of Sikkim. Aritar is a small town, which lies in the Rongli Sub-Division of East Sikkim and is situated in the foothills of the great Himalayas. The town is known for its captivating and enthralling natural beauty and this can be well described by the presence of lush green vegetation, dense forests, lakes and rivers. Aritar Lake and Lampokhari Lake are the major attractions of this place. It is more of a picnic spot but travelers to Gangtok visits this place for sightseeing. The Lampokhari Tourism Festival magnetizes people from all over. The town is also well-known for wild and rare varieties of flowers.