Trekking at Aritar-Sikkim to Lake Malkhurka (Winter 2017)
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- Distance
- 6.46 mi
- Elevation gain
- 3,248 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Difficult
- Elevation loss
- 958 ft
- Max elevation
- 7,521 ft
- TrailRank
- 20
- Min elevation
- 4,500 ft
- Trail type
- One Way
- Coordinates
- 154
- Uploaded
- July 13, 2017
near Āritār, Sikkim (India)
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About Aritar:
Aritar is a region in the East Sikkim district of the Indian state of Sikkim under Rongli Sub-Division. It is known 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.
Isolated from the rest of the state, on the far eastern border of Sikkim and bounded by Mt. Kanchendzonga, the region is characterized by lush forest, mountains and rivers. The Aritar Lake (Ghati-Tso) is a nearby attraction, as are traditional villages and monasteries such as Lingsay. Visitors may also stay in a British-built bungalow of 1895 located 0.5 kilometres (0.31 mi) below the lake.
Aritar is a region in the East Sikkim district of the Indian state of Sikkim under Rongli Sub-Division. It is known 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.
Isolated from the rest of the state, on the far eastern border of Sikkim and bounded by Mt. Kanchendzonga, the region is characterized by lush forest, mountains and rivers. The Aritar Lake (Ghati-Tso) is a nearby attraction, as are traditional villages and monasteries such as Lingsay. Visitors may also stay in a British-built bungalow of 1895 located 0.5 kilometres (0.31 mi) below the lake.
Waypoints
Waypoint
4,977 ft
Aritar lake
Waypoint
5,420 ft
Mankhim Rai Temple
Waypoint
4,551 ft
Karma homestay
Waypoint
7,543 ft
Mulkharka lake
Waypoint
6,834 ft
Mulkharka village
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