Gangasagar (Sagar Island)गंगासागर

A sacred island where the Ganga meets the sea, with a huge Makar Sankranti mela.

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WhereSouth 24 Parganas, West Bengal
Sundarbans and the coast

Kind of placePilgrimage Routes, Temples & Shrines, Coastal Destinations, Beaches

Best time to visit10 January to 16 January

Good seasonsWinter (December to February), Post-monsoon (October to November)

DifficultyEasy

Height5 m above sea level

Time neededFull day

Base and nearbyKolkata, Kolkata

EntryFerry fare small

About Gangasagar (Sagar Island)

A sacred island where the Ganga meets the Bay of Bengal, about 130 km from Kolkata, reached by road and a short ferry across the Muriganga river. Pilgrims take a dip at the Gangasagar sangam and visit the Kapil Muni Ashram. The huge Makar Sankranti mela in the middle of January draws many lakhs of people, so go well planned. Outside the fair, the island is quiet, with a calm beach.

What to see and do

Dip where the Ganga meets the sea
Kapil Muni Ashram
Makar Sankranti mela in January
Ferry across the Muriganga
Quiet beach outside the mela

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