Atlas/Sikkim/Aritar guest house with views of Kanchenjunga

Aritar guest house with views of Kanchenjunga

Silk Route· 4.8 · 84 stays

“Experience genuine hospitality at this homestay, offering a peaceful atmosphere on the historic Silk Route. It's an ideal spot to unwind and connect with nature, providing a comfortable and authentic local experience. Guests can enjoy delicious local cuisine and explore the surrounding natural beauty. Take in panoramic valley views, including the majestic Mt. Kanchenjunga, from private balconies, or simply relax amidst the lush greenery.”

14 bedroomsSleeps 2815 beds14 bathsHouseWifiHot Water

A look around

What's here

The first thing you see from the balcony is the Kanchenjunga range, clear on an autumn morning. This home is in Ghumpha Dara, a quieter part of Aritar, set against a backdrop of green hills. The building has 14 private bedrooms, each with its own attached bathroom. The rooms are spacious and simply furnished, with large windows that look out onto the valley. The beds are king-sized. Outside, there is a space with a fire pit for evenings. The owner, Tashi, lives on the property with his family. They manage the home and the kitchen, and as one guest, Milon, noted, they make sure you are "well taken care of even if it's just for a night." The food is simple and Sikkimese, prepared in the family kitchen. Guests often mention the personal attention. "The most important thing is that, the owner with his family will take care of every guest," a recent visitor wrote. The location is the main draw, described by a guest as "very scenic amidst the bountiful nature."

What guests wrote

4.8· 84 stays

“I had been to this retreat in last week of May, 2025. The location is very scenic amidst the bountiful nature. The Aritar Monastry situated in a stone throwing distance is an added attraction. The home stay is very aesthetically decorated, rooms are spacious and neat & clean. It would have been better had there been provision for some family rooms (3 or 4 b...”

Utpal Saha

“One of the best homestays in the Silk Route. The whole property is well taken care of and the tourists are treated by the owners like their own guests. The owners themselves give personal time to your needs and makes sure that you are well taken care of even if it's just for a night. The rooms are pretty spacious and with a good view of the valley. A big tha...”

MILON ROY

“Very good place to stay, as the hotel provide very cozy rooms, breathtaking views of Mt. Kanchenjunga from the balcony as well as good food. This hotel is in Ghumpha Dara, which is far away from the dense populated Aritar. I will definitely recommend this Hotel for atleast a night stay. The most important thing is that, the owner with his family will take ca...”

Samiran Panja

“We visited this property on March 2025, having wonderful experience there. Nice location and hospitality. It is a good option to stay at Aritar.We will visit again here to stay in future.”

Manas Das

“The location of this stay is beautiful and they welcomed the guests very warmly and food was delicious and stay was nice”

Vinutha Raj

Where you are

Aritar.

East Sikkim lake village on the old Silk Route, with the Lampokhari boating lake.

Best time

Oct–May

Nearest airport

Bagdogra (IXB)

Nearby

Zuluk · Lampokhari · Mankhim

General area shown · exact address shared after booking

Around the stay

Things to do nearby.

The home is a good starting point for exploring East Sikkim. The Aritar Monastery is a short walk away, what one guest called a "stone throwing distance."

For a day trip, you can drive towards Gangtok to visit Rumtek Monastery, the seat of the Karmapa, which is about 24km from the capital. Tsomgo Lake, also known as Changu Lake, is another popular destination about 40km from Gangtok. The lake often freezes over in the winter. Note that a special permit is required to visit Tsomgo Lake.

Logistics

Getting there.

The most reliable way to reach Sikkim is by air to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) in West Bengal, which is about 124km from Aritar. From the airport, it is a 4 to 5-hour drive by taxi. The nearest railhead is New Jalpaiguri (NJP), at a similar distance. While Sikkim has its own airport at Pakyong (PYG), flights are often diverted due to weather conditions.

The state capital, Gangtok, is the main hub for arranging transport and the necessary permits for restricted areas.

Seasons

Best time to visit.

For clear skies and the best mountain views, plan your visit between October and mid-December. The spring months, from March to May, are when the region’s famous rhododendrons are in full bloom. The monsoon season, from June to September, brings heavy rain, and roads in North Sikkim are often closed due to landslides.

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