🚀 Kolkata Gangasagar Tour Package 2 Days (01 Night / 02 Days)
Kolkata Gangasagar Tour Package 2 Days:
The Kolkata Gangasagar tour package 2 days by The Gangasagar Tourism (HOLIDAY SEVA TOURS) is a comprehensive 1 Night / 2 Days private pilgrimage itinerary from Kolkata to Sagar Island. It includes private AC vehicle transfers from Kolkata (Airport, Railway Stations, or Hotels) to Namkhana, round-trip government vessel tickets with local guide assistance, local island transport, overnight accommodation with an attached washroom (English Pan), and fresh pure vegetarian meals.
📊 Quick Facts Table: Kolkata Gangasagar 2-Day Tour
| Parameter | Details |
| Tour Duration | 01 Night / 02 Days (Overnight Sagar Island Stay) |
| Pickup & Drop Locations | Kolkata Airport (CCU), Howrah Station, Sealdah Station, Esplanade, or Kolkata Hotels |
| Main Vehicle Mode | Private AC Vehicle (Kolkata ↔ Lot No. 8) + Island Local Vehicles / Totos |
| River Crossing | Government Vessel / Ferry (Lot No. 8 ↔ Kachuberia Ghat) with Local Escort |
| Accommodation | Private Island Room with Attached Washroom (Western / English Pan) |
| Food / Meal Plan | Pure Vegetarian Meals (Freshly prepared Lunch & Dinner included) |
| Package Price | ₹6,500 per person (Special Discounted Rate) |
| Tour Operator | The Gangasagar Tourism (A unit of HOLIDAY SEVA TOURS) |
📍 Distance & Travel Time Breakdown
Kolkata to Namkhana: ~130 km | Drive Time: 3.5 to 4 hours via Diamond Harbour Road (NH 12)
Namkhana Ghat to Benuban Ghat (Ferry Crossing): ~5 km | River Transit Time: 45 to 60 minutes across the Muriganga River
Benuban Ghat to Mela Grounds / Kapil Muni Temple: ~30 km | Drive Time: 45 to 50 minutes via island vehicles
🚗 How to Reach Gangasagar from Kolkata
By Private Car / Vehicle Transfer: Drive from Kolkata via Diamond Harbour Road (NH 12) directly to Lot No. 8 Ghat (Kakdwip).
By River Vessel / Ferry Crossing: Board the official government ferry at Namkhana Ghat to cross the Muriganga River to reach Benuban Ghat on Sagar Island.
By Island Transport: Board assigned local vehicles at Benuban Ghat for the 30 km ground drive to Sagar Sangam and Kapil Muni Ashram.
Why choose a 2-Day tour over a 1-Day trip? A 2-day itinerary allows you to travel at a relaxed pace without rushing against river tide timings, providing ample time for evening Ganga Aarti, quiet temple darshan, and a restful overnight stay.
🗓️ Tour Highlights:
🚍 Round-trip AC transportation from Kolkata
⛴️ Ferry tickets to and from Kachuberia
🏨 Clean accommodation near Gangasagar (1 Night Stay)
🛕 Guided visit to Kapil Muni Temple
🍱 Optional vegetarian meals
👥 Ideal for families, groups, and senior citizens
Itinerary
Morning Within 10:00 AM pick up from Kolkata any place and process for Gangasagar. After reaching ferry point (Lot no 8/Hardwood Point) our representative meet with you and provide you ferry tickets & help you cross the Muriganga river by Ferry/boat. After cross the river we provide next vehicle to reach Gangasagar Kapil Muni Temple. Evening your own activities (Experience local forest, Sunset and God Kapilmuni ji sandhya arati) & night stay at Gangasagar. Kolkata to Gangasagar Tour 2 days Package
Morning after holy bath (snnan) Puja & Hawan at Kapilmuni ji temple and Breakfast at accommodation and check out and proceed back to Kolkata drop for your onward journey with the SWEET MEMORIES of Gangasagar Yatra Dham.
☀️ Best Time to Visit Gangasagar
Peak Pilgrimage Season: October to March, when the weather is cool and pleasant, ideal for sightseeing and ocean dips.
Makar Sankranti Festival: Mid-January (Jan 10 to Jan 17), when millions gather for the sacred annual fair.
🧳 Travel Tips for Kolkata Gangasagar Tour
Carry Valid Photo ID: Keep your original Aadhaar Card or Voter ID card handy for ferry security checkpoints.
Footwear: Wear comfortable slip-on footwear or sandals for easy removal at temple sites and beach areas.
Clothing: Carry lightweight cottons for summer months, or light woolen jackets for winter nights (December–January).
Cash Keeps You Covered: Keep some cash on hand for personal offerings, as local network connectivity can vary on the island.
❓Detailed FAQs
1. What washroom facilities are available at the Sagar Island accommodation?
All rooms provided in this package feature private attached washrooms with Western toilets (English Pan).
2. Where can I be picked up in Kolkata for this tour?
Pickups are available from Howrah Station, Sealdah Station, Esplanade, Kolkata Airport (CCU), or any hotel in Kolkata.
3. Is a guide provided for river crossings and local navigation?
Yes, a local tour guide assists you with vessel boarding at Namkhana / Benuban Ghats and guides you on Sagar Island.
4. What meals are provided during the 2-day package?
The package includes freshly cooked pure vegetarian meals (Lunch and Dinner on Day 1, plus Lunch on Day 2).
5. Is this 2-day tour suitable for elderly family members?
Yes! The 2-day itinerary provides a relaxed travel pace with private car support, making it comfortable for senior citizens.
6. How far is Kapil Muni Temple from the accommodation?
Most of our partner accommodations are located within walking distance or a short 5-minute Toto ride from Kapil Muni Temple and Sagar Sangam beach.
- Exclusive private Vehicle for Transfer & Sightseeing as per itinerary.
- All permit fees, Parking, Driver allowance & fuel charges
- Both side Govt. Ship Tickets (Govt/private).
- GangaSagar Local Guide (Help you cross the river)
- 01 Night Accommodation (AC)
- Meal Plan (Veg. Dinner and Morning Breakfast at Gangasagar).
- Rates are valid for Indian Nationals Only.
- Air Fare / Train/Rickshaw fare/Toto Fare.
- Personal Expenses such as Laundry, telephone calls, tips & gratuity, mineral water, soft & hard drinks, porter age.
- Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary.
- Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blockage, political disturbances (strikes), etc. (to be borne by the client, which is directly payable on the spot).
- Any increase in taxes or fuel price, leading to increase in cost on surface transportation & land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure.
- Service Tax. Insurance.
