Duration2 Days 1 Night
LocationGangasagar, West Bengal
Group sizeUp to 26 people
LanguagesBengali, English, Hindi
Overview
A 2-day pilgrimage package from Kolkata to the Gangasagar Mela covering travel, one night's stay, local guide support and sightseeing. Suits families, groups, couples and older citizens. Pickup from an agreed Kolkata point; route via Kakdwip, Lot 8 Harwood Point and the Muriganga River crossing. Day 2 includes a holy dip at Gangasagar Sangam, Kapil Muni Temple darshan and the return to Kolkata.
Tour highlights
- Gangasagar Mela 2027 — Makar Sankranti holy dip
- Kapil Muni Temple darshan
- Gangasagar Sangam
- Experienced local guide
- Muriganga River ferry journey
- 1 night Gangasagar stay
- Kolkata pickup and drop
- Mela route assistance
- 100% veg meal
- Assistance for older citizens
Itinerary
Day 1: Kolkata to Gangasagar – Mela visit & overnight stay
Pickup in Kolkata, travel via Kakdwip and Lot 8, cross the Muriganga by ferry, reach Gangasagar, check in, explore the Mela area, dinner.
Day 2: Holy dip – Kapil Muni Temple – Kolkata drop
Early start to Gangasagar Sangam for the holy dip, Kapil Muni Temple visit, breakfast, check-out, river crossing and return to Kolkata.
Included
- Kolkata pickup and drop
- Private or sharing transport, as selected
- 1 night Gangasagar accommodation
- Breakfast and dinner, as per package
- Ferry arrangement, as per selected package
- Gangasagar local transportation
- Experienced local guide
- Kapil Muni Temple and Sangam assistance
- Driver allowance, toll and parking
- Tour coordination and basic local assistance
Not included
- Train or flight tickets to Kolkata
- Special puja and religious offerings
- Priest/Pandit and porter charges
- Personal, shopping and medical expenses
- Travel insurance
- Private charter ferry (unless specifically included)
- Room upgrade, additional meals and hotel nights
Good to know
Ferry services depend on tides, weather and local administration rules, so the sequence may change. Makar Sankranti holy dip is listed for 14 January 2027 — confirm the final schedule. Peak-date rooms and vehicles are limited; book early.