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Janak tal, Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand

Traditional Fair · Uttarakhand

Magh Mela, Uttarkashi

Uttarkashi, Uttarkashi

Photo: Harshit SR, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

A January fair on the Bhagirathi at Uttarkashi, beginning at Makar Sankranti.

Uttarkashi’s Magh Mela begins at Makar Sankranti, with bathing in the Bhagirathi, temple processions and a fair that draws villagers from across the district.

Planning a visit

  • When: Usually January. The next dates have not been announced yet.
  • Where: Uttarkashi, Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand.
  • Book stays early if your dates fall on the main days: towns fill up around popular fairs and festivals.

Uttarakhand travel guide

Sources

Last checked 27 October 2026. Dates and arrangements are set by the organisers and can change.