Kapil Muni Temple, Sagar Island , Gangasagar
About Kapil Muni Temple, Sagar Island
Situated on Sagar Island, Kapil Muni temple is dedicated to sage Kapil. Most visitors to this temple flock during the festival of Makara Sankranti (on 14 or 15th January) to take a dip at the confluence of river Ganga and the Bay of Bengal, a holy dip to wash away their sins. Fair called 'Gangasagar Mela' is organized during this time, which is one of the longregation of mankind in the world and next only to Kumbha Mela. Sagar Island is about 120 KMs from Kolkata. Sagar Island can be reached through a motorboat from either Harwood point or Namkhana jetty. Otherwise a direct ferry service to Sagar Island can be availed from Haldia.
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Places to Visit near Kapil Muni Temple, Sagar Island
Sagar Island (Sagardwip ), West Bengal
*3.7 km from Kapil Muni Temple, Sagar Island - See map
About 130 KMs from Kolkata is Sagardwip or Gangasagar, a small island situated at the confluence of river Ganga and the Bay of Bengal. Every year,...
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Bhagabatpur Crocodile Project, West Bengal
*13.6 km from Kapil Muni Temple, Sagar Island - See map
The Bhagabatpur Crocodile Project is a crocodile breeding farm that houses the largest number of estuarine crocodiles in India. Visitors can see...
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Lothian Island Bird Sanctuary, West Bengal
*16.2 km from Kapil Muni Temple, Sagar Island - See map
Lothian Island Bird Sanctuary is famous for a variety of bird species found here, including Black-Capped Kingfisher, Curlew, White-Bellied...
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Bakkhali, West Bengal
*17.8 km from Kapil Muni Temple, Sagar Island - See map
Bakkhali, in southeast West Bengal is a small seaside resort, quiet and untouched. Take a walk on the beach, enjoy the view of the mangroves, eat...
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Junput, West Bengal
*19.5 km from Kapil Muni Temple, Sagar Island - See map
Junput can be reached by travelling a distance of 40km by road from Digha by, with a change at Contai. The place offers stunning sea-view and rows...
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Mandarmani, West Bengal
*27.3 km from Kapil Muni Temple, Sagar Island - See map
If you are looking for some peace from the hustle & bustle of the city then Mandarmani is the place to be. Mandarmani beach is a 30 minutes drive...
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Diamond Harbour, West Bengal
*28.8 km from Kapil Muni Temple, Sagar Island - See map
Diamond Harbour is in the southern suburbs of Kolkata, about 50 KMs from the city. It is a popular weekend getaway destination from Kolkata....
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Holiday Island, West Bengal
*32.3 km from Kapil Muni Temple, Sagar Island - See map
Holiday or Halliday Island is one of the three wildlife sanctuaries of the Sunderbans. This island is known for the barking deer, among other...
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Shankarpur, West Bengal
*35.1 km from Kapil Muni Temple, Sagar Island - See map
Shankarpur is a refreshing new discovery situated at a distance of 14 kms from Digha-Codai Road. This is a twin beach and is sheltered by...
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The Marine Aquarium and Research Centre (MARC), West Bengal
*36.6 km from Kapil Muni Temple, Sagar Island - See map
The latest attraction of New Digha is the newly established Marine Aquarium and Research Centre by the National Council of Science Museums. The...
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Mohona, West Bengal
*37.2 km from Kapil Muni Temple, Sagar Island - See map
This is a new tourist destination for Digha tourists. The Subarnarekha River falls into the Bay of Bengal, it is located at 12 kms away from...
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Jayrambati, West Bengal
*39.3 km from Kapil Muni Temple, Sagar Island - See map
Joyrambati is the birthplace of Maa sarda devi, wife of Ramakrishna paramhans. The place has a number of beautiful temples to visit such as the...
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