Attractions

Jorethang

Jorethang is a border town in Soreng District (formerly South Sikkim) on the banks of the Rangeet River, opposite Darjeeling district of West Bengal. Situated at about 300 metres altitude, it is the gateway to western and southern Sikkim. It is notable for the annual Maghe Sankranti Mela, the Akar Bridge connecting Sikkim and West Bengal, and its bustling market serving as a commercial hub for the region.