Affordable 2-Day Ganga Sagar Pilgrimage Tour from Kolkata

Day 1: Departure from Kolkata to Gangasagar

• Early Morning Departure:

  • Start your journey from Kolkata at around 6:00 AM by private AC vehicle.
  • 🌄 Enjoy a scenic drive through the beautiful countryside, taking approximately 4-5 hours to reach Gangasagar.

• Arrival in Gangasagar:

  • Reach Gangasagar around 11:00 AM.
  • 🏡 Check in to your guest house, Pakhi Guest House, and freshen up.

• Lunch:

  • Have a light Bengali lunch at the guest house or a nearby restaurant.
  • 🌾 Enjoy dishes like rice, fish curry, vegetables, and sweets.

• Visit Gangasagar Mela:

  • In the afternoon, visit the Gangasagar Mela, India's largest congregation of devotees.
  • 💦 Participate in the holy dip at the Ganges and the Bay of Bengal confluence.
  • 🛍️ Explore the local market and cultural events around the mela.

• Evening Relaxation:

  • Return to Pakhi Guest House.
  • 🍲 Dinner featuring traditional Bengali cuisine at the guest house.
  • 🌅 Spend the evening at leisure, perhaps enjoying a sunset by the sea.

Day 2: Explore Gangasagar and Return to Kolkata

• Early Morning Visit to Kapil Muni Temple:

  • Wake up early (around 5:00 AM) to visit Kapil Muni Temple.
  • 🕊️ Perform prayers and seek blessings at this sacred site.
  • 🌅 Enjoy the sunrise at the confluence.

• Breakfast:

  • Return to the guest house for a hearty Bengali breakfast.
  • 🏡 Relax and pack for the return journey.

• Leisure Time:

  • After breakfast, spend some leisure time exploring the serene beaches of Gangasagar.
  • 🛶 Optional boat ride to Sagar Island to experience the local life and culture.
  • 🌿 Enjoy a light lunch at the guest house or a nearby restaurant.

• Departure to Kolkata:

  • After lunch, start your return journey to Kolkata around 2:00 PM.
  • 🚐 Reach Kolkata by evening (around 7:00 PM), with a brief stop for refreshments along the way.