Jorthang Maghey Mela (Fair) in Sikkim

saran · 13 Nov 2006, 11:51

Maghey sakrati is one of the most important festivals of the Nepali Community, which as beein in existence for centuries. This festival is held in the second week of January. This is the day when the sun makes a transit from Dhan (capricon) and enters Makar (Sagittarious). Celebrated in the month of January, this festival marks the beginning of a warmer climate or the end of winder solstice and the beginning of the spring.

The Maghey sakrati may also be called an agricultural fair because of the fact that it denotes the cultivation season. In this regard, Maghey Sakrati also holds some resemblance with the pongal festival of the south India and the Lohri of Punjab as all these festivals are primarily related to agriculture.

Important Maghey Mela(fair) is annually held at Jorethang, Sikkim during the 2nd week of January.

How to Reach Jorethang

Nearest Airport : Bagdogra:
Bagdogra is well connected to Delhi, Kolkata and Guwahati by daily flights of various airlines. From there, jorethang is only 112 kms away by road. All kinds of vehicles are readily available.

Nearest Train Station : New Jalpaiguri (NJP)
The famus Darjeeling Mail from Seldah (Kolkata) and Rajdhani Express from Delhi/Guwahari besides other trains from all over the country operate on daily basis to Siliguri. From N.J.P Jorthang is only 103 Kms by road.

Nearest City : Siliguri.
Only 97 Kms, Jorthang is very well connected to Siliguri which is a terminal city. Buses and other private luxury vhicles are readily available from morning to Night.

Further Information

Sikkim Tourism
New Sikkim House
14, Panchsheel Marg
Chanakyapuri,
New Delhi - 1100201
Tel : (001) - 26115346, 26115171

Sikkim Tourist Information Center
4/1 Middletone Street,
Kolkata - 700017
Tel : (033) 22815328

Sikkim Tourism
M.G. Marg
Gangtok - 737101, Sikkim

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saran Joined: 09 Jun 2006, 23:09 Posts: 1514	Jorthang Maghey Mela (Fair) in Sikkim Maghey sakrati is one of the most important festivals of the Nepali Community, which as beein in existence for centuries. This festival is held in the second week of January. This is the day when the sun makes a transit from Dhan (capricon) and enters Makar (Sagittarious). Celebrated in the month of January, this festival marks the beginning of a warmer climate or the end of winder solstice and the beginning of the spring. The Maghey sakrati may also be called an agricultural fair because of the fact that it denotes the cultivation season. In this regard, Maghey Sakrati also holds some resemblance with the pongal festival of the south India and the Lohri of Punjab as all these festivals are primarily related to agriculture. Important Maghey Mela(fair) is annually held at Jorethang, Sikkim during the 2nd week of January. How to Reach Jorethang Nearest Airport : Bagdogra: Bagdogra is well connected to Delhi, Kolkata and Guwahati by daily flights of various airlines. From there, jorethang is only 112 kms away by road. All kinds of vehicles are readily available. Nearest Train Station : New Jalpaiguri (NJP) The famus Darjeeling Mail from Seldah (Kolkata) and Rajdhani Express from Delhi/Guwahari besides other trains from all over the country operate on daily basis to Siliguri. From N.J.P Jorthang is only 103 Kms by road. Nearest City : Siliguri. Only 97 Kms, Jorthang is very well connected to Siliguri which is a terminal city. Buses and other private luxury vhicles are readily available from morning to Night. Further Information Sikkim Tourism New Sikkim House 14, Panchsheel Marg Chanakyapuri, New Delhi - 1100201 Tel : (001) - 26115346, 26115171 Sikkim Tourist Information Center 4/1 Middletone Street, Kolkata - 700017 Tel : (033) 22815328 Sikkim Tourism M.G. Marg Gangtok - 737101, Sikkim
13 Nov 2006, 11:51

daj_bro Addicted Member Joined: 20 Aug 2006, 00:10 Posts: 248	Re: Jorthang Maghey Mela (Fair) in Sikkim Jorthang mela is not as it used to be..
15 Nov 2006, 11:22

himalayanreview Power Mamber Joined: 10 Jul 2006, 15:38 Posts: 2279	Re: Jorthang Maghey Mela (Fair) in Sikkim yes Jorethang had a beautiful mela
15 Nov 2006, 17:24

sam_sikkim Active Member Joined: 04 Feb 2007, 19:34 Posts: 54 Location: Saudi Arabia	Re: Jorthang Maghey Mela (Fair) in Sikkim I enjoy last year!
12 Jan 2009, 18:10

insomniacreturns Active Member Joined: 21 Jan 2008, 11:46 Posts: 186	Re: Jorthang Maghey Mela (Fair) in Sikkim never been there....One wish list. _________________ Whatevr makes u happy!
13 Jan 2009, 10:30

nirmal7e Real Member Joined: 12 Sep 2007, 11:21 Posts: 521 Location: 2720'05.34" N, 8836'48.47" E	Re: Jorthang Maghey Mela (Fair) in Sikkim I've been following Jorethang Mela for quite sometime now!...but has lost its charm over the years!!...hoping to go this time also!! _________________ ~~Jwa Jwa Lapa~~ You can Follow me @ www.twitter.com/nirmal13
13 Jan 2009, 11:35

shikha Addicted Member Joined: 06 Nov 2007, 16:35 Posts: 253	Re: Jorthang Maghey Mela (Fair) in Sikkim while in jan,.there's a mela in every nook n corner in sikkim.. one better then the other,hehe.,,so dont get biased with jorthang mela only,. i never missed one whenever i visit,rongli,.east sikkim.,
14 Jan 2009, 12:14

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