Ganga Sagar Pilgrimage and Fair

About Ganga Sagar Pilgrimage and Fair

Far From City: 1 kms from city center
Cost: About Ganga Sagar Pilgrimage and Fair Weather: Open Time:Before Sunset Cost:No entry fee

Best time to visit Ganga Sagar Pilgrimage and Fair Ganga Sagar is wonderful if visited during the winter period from November till February. The middle January period during the Makar Sakranti time is also a great time to visit the island as grand festivities take place at the island, including an elaborate mela. The island can be enjoyed much better in the winters with relatively less moisture and pleasant weather. How to Reach Ganga Sagar Pilgrimage and Fair Air:The nearest airport is at Kolkata which 135 km away from Ganga Sagar. One can easily get a cab or a bus for Darwood point from the airport. From Darwood point one needs to take a boat till kuchuberia and take a connecting bus to Ganga Sagar. Rail:The nearest rail head is Kakdweep railway station which can be reached from Sealdah station on the mainland. From Kakdwip you can easily get a cab or bus fro Harwood point. From harwood point you can take a ferry to Ganga Sagar. Road:Ganga Sagar island is connected by motorable roads till Harwood Point. From Harwood point you need to take a ferry till Kucheberia and take a connecting bus to Ganga Sagar.

Getting Around Ganga Sagar Pilgrimage and Fair One can move about the island by foot, car and bus. Where to Stay Ganga Sagar has decent options for accommodation for its visitors. Visitors can seek accommodation in hut and tented facilities. The facilities provided are pretty good. Sightseeing in Ganga Sagar Pilgrimage and Fair While here, don_Ñét miss the town's Sea Beach. Kapil Muni Temple, Sagar Marine Park and Sagar Light House are some of the other landmarks of the island that you must mark on your itineraries. Activities in Ganga Sagar Pilgrimage and Fair At Ganga Sagar, one can indulge in fishing and modest treks in and around the beach. The Ganga Sagar Pilgrimage and Fair Experience Being an island and religious center, Ganga sagar has a very different feel to it which can be understood only after visiting it. Ganga Sagar Pilgrimage and Fair's Cuisine Try out authentic Bengali cuisines like fish curry, rice, sea food and the likes. One can also find some amount Chinese and North-East delicacies too. Best Restaurants Nearby There are many road side eateries offering great Bengali food at reasonable rates. Itinerary Start you day in Ganga Sagar with the Kapil Munni Temple. Towards the afternoon head to the Sagar Marine Park, and keep the evenings for the Sagar Light house and idle strolls on the beach. Tips Try to book your accommodation in advance especially if traveling during the Sagar Mela season.