Aritar Gumpa Monastery Sikkim

This monastery belongs to the Karma Kagyu lineage in Buddhism and has Tibetan origins too. It is situated at a height of 4600 feet above sea level and is an offbeat place to visit on your Sikkim trip. The best part of this monastery is that you can also get a glimpse of Mount Kanchenjunga from its viewpoint. 

• Meditate in the monastery and understand what it's like to experience peacefulness.
• Walk by the Aritar lake and go boating with some of the best views of the Himalayas. 
• Try spotting Mount Kanchenjunga from any of the hotels you are staying at Aritar. 
• Explore the Aritar Dak bungalow and learn about how it was converted from a British bungalow to a modern day hotel.
• Experience a home stay in any of the home stays in Aritar and unwind amidst the best of nature. 
• Visit the Mankhim temple and know more about its religious and cultural significance.