Time it
Maghey Sankranti
Statewide, river-bank fairs · Sikkim
- When
- mid-January, at the Sankranti
- Who
- Statewide, river-bank fairs
- Where
- Sikkim
- Gateway
- Jorethang (from Gangtok/Namchi)
What it is
The festival
The mid-January bathing fair at river confluences, with Jorethang’s fair the biggest in Sikkim: holy dips, trading and carnival rides.
Attending
How visitors fit in
Open fair at Jorethang and river towns.
Around it
Plan around Maghey Sankranti
Plan it
Want to be there?
Tell us which edition you are aiming for and we will confirm what is running, sort stays and permits, and tell you honestly if the week does not work.
More in Sikkim
Facts checked against the official Sikkim tourism portal · Festival dates are announced by organisers; year-specific dates here carry an official source · Last verified 2026-09-26