Gangasagar Tour from Kolkata – Sagar Island Pilgrimage & Kapil Muni Temple Darshan

Gangasagar Tour from Kolkata – Sacred Pilgrimage to Sagar Island

Take a spiritually enriching Gangasagar tour from Kolkata to one of the most revered Hindu pilgrimage destinations in India. Located on Sagar Island, Gangasagar is world-famous for the annual Gangasagar Mela, where thousands of devotees gather for a holy dip at the sacred confluence of the Ganges River and the Bay of Bengal. This full-day pilgrimage tour offers spiritual blessings, scenic beauty, and a comfortable private car journey with an experienced driver.

Highlights

• Visit one of the most sacred Hindu pilgrimage sites in India
• Take a holy dip at the Ganga–Bay of Bengal confluence (Gangasagar Sangam)
• Explore the scenic beauty of Sagar Island
• Darshan at the famous Kapil Muni Temple
• Private AC car with professional driver from Kolkata
• Ideal for religious tours, spiritual trips, and family pilgrimages

Detailed Overview

• Gangasagar is a sacred island located in the holy Ganges Delta in West Bengal. At the southernmost tip of the island lies the revered Gangasagar Sangam, the confluence of the River Ganga and the Bay of Bengal. Every year on Makar Sankranti (January 14), millions of devotees visit Gangasagar to take a ritual bath believed to cleanse sins and bring spiritual liberation.
• The world-renowned Gangasagar Fair is held annually at the southern tip of the island and is considered the second largest religious gathering in the world after the Kumbh Mela. Pilgrims from across India and abroad visit throughout the year for temple darshan, spiritual rituals, and peaceful island exploration.
• This Gangasagar Day Tour Package from Kolkata is perfect for those seeking a comfortable and well-organized pilgrimage experience.

Gangasagar Day Tour from Kolkata – Itinerary

• Pickup from Kolkata:
• Your journey begins with a hotel/residence pickup within Kolkata city limits at your selected time.
• Drive to Harwood Point (Lot No. 8):
• Travel approximately 100 km from Kolkata to Harwood Point, which takes around 2.5–3 hours by road.
• Ferry Ride to Kachuberia Ghat:
• Upon arrival at Harwood Point, board a ferry to Kachuberia Ghat. The driver will wait at Harwood Point until your return.
• Transfer to Sagar Island:
• From Kachuberia Ghat, hire a local jeep/shared vehicle to reach Sagar Island (approx. 60 minutes drive).
• Explore Gangasagar & Kapil Muni Temple:
• Visit the sacred Kapil Muni Temple for darshan
• Witness the holy confluence (Sangam) of the Ganga and Bay of Bengal
• Perform rituals and take a holy dip (optional)
• Enjoy peaceful views of the delta landscape
• Return Journey:
• After completing your visit, return via jeep to Kachuberia Ghat, take the ferry back to Harwood Point, and board your cab for the return drive to Kolkata.
• Drop-off in Kolkata:
• You will be dropped off at your hotel/residence within Kolkata city limits.

Please Note

• This is a private vehicle tour with driver service only; it is not a guided tour.
• The driver will not act as a tour guide.
• This is an outstation day trip, and the vehicle cannot be used for Kolkata local sightseeing.
• Ferry tickets and local jeep transfers are to be arranged directly at the location.