- Best time
- Nov–Feb
- How long
- 1–2 days
- Stay a night
- ₹500–3,500
- Food a day
- ₹150–800
- Nearest railhead
- 30 km away
- Nearest airport
- 130 km away
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Plan this tripAbout Gangasagar
Sagar Island at the mouth of the Hooghly — the Kapil Muni ashram and the holy dip at the confluence, the giant Gangasagar Mela on Makar Sankranti, and a ferry ride across the river.
Things to do in Gangasagar
Kapil Muni Ashram
Temple of the sage tied to the descent of the Ganga.
Sangam Beach
Holy dip where the river meets the Bay of Bengal.
Lot 8–Kachuberia Ferry
Vessel across the Muriganga to Sagar Island.
Gangasagar Mela
One of the biggest gatherings in India, on Makar Sankranti.
Where to stay in Gangasagar
Sagar Island lodges
Bharat Sevashram and simple hotels.
What to eat
Bengali fish meals
Rice and fish curry at island eateries.
Good to know
- Ferry timings depend on the tide — leave early.
- During the January Mela, ferries and stays are booked out; go with patience.
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