A 4-day trip to Kolkata and Gangasagar offers a mix of heritage, city culture, and spiritual pilgrimage.
Key highlights include visiting Victoria Memorial, Dakshineswar Temple, and Belur Math in Kolkata, followed by a full-day excursion to Sagar Island for the sacred Gangasagar confluence and Kapil Muni Ashram
KOLKATA & GANGASAGAR TRIP
03 Nights / 04 Days
Meet & greet on arrival at Howrah Railway Station / Kolkata Airport & transfer to hotel. On arrival Check-into hotel & rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay in Kolkata
After Breakfast full day excursion to Gangasagar (vehicle till lot No. 8) – An island in the confluence of River Ganga & embayment of Bengal & well known for Kapil Muni Ashram which is advised to be a great devout significance. – Back to hotel – Evening free to roam around local Shopping centre – Overnight stay in Kolkata.
NOTE : We will provide AC vehicle for Kolkata to Ferry Ghat, i.e: Lot No. 8 / Harwood Point /
Namkhana & back to Kolkata. After reaching Lot No. 8 you have to take the ferry to cross the
Muriganga River for Kachuberia. Then take the private car for Sagar Island from Kachuberia. Ferry Cost & local vehicle cost from Kachuberia to Sagar Island includes this package.
After breakfast sightseeing – Howrah Bridge, Kalighat Temple, Netaji Bhawan, Victoria Memorial Hall (closed on Monday), Indian Museum (closed on Monday), M.P. Birla Planetarium, Raj Bhawan, Akashwani Bhawan, Eden Gardens Stadium, New Market, etc. (All depends on time). – Back to hotel – Overnight stay in Kolkata
After breakfast Check-out from hotel and take the departure transfers to Howrah Railway Station / Kolkata Airport via Belur Math through Nivedita Setu, Bally Bridge and Dakshineswar Temple (All depends on time) for your onward journey.
- Hotel Category – 3 Star
- Meal Plan – CP (Only Breakfast)
- No. of vehicle – Exclusive private AC vehicle
- Transfer & Sightseeing
- Ferry / Vessel charges (Lot 8 to Kachuberia to Lot 8)
- Kachuberia to Gangasagar to Kachuberia Cab fare (Non AC)
- Parking charges
- All permit fees & hotel taxes (as per itinerary).
- Air fare / Train fare / Bus fare.
- GST
- Any other meals not mentioned in the inclusions.
- Personal Expenses such as Laundry, Telephone calls, Tips & Gratuity. Mineral / Soft / Hard
- drinks, River rafting, Joy ride, Pony Ride, Cable Car.
- Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary.
- Local Cab fare, Guide charges & Entrance Fees.
- Traditional Dance or Campfire.
- Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blockage, political
- disturbances, etc. (to be borne by the client, who 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.
- Travel Insurances.
- Anything which is not include in the inclusion
November to February, when the weather is cool and pleasant.
October to March offers pleasant temperatures (15°C–25°C), perfect for sightseeing.
The crossing from Lot No. 8 to Kachuberia is essential for the Gangasagar trip.
Consider combining the trip with a visit to the Sundarbans mangrove forest.
Kolkata (rightarrow ) Diamond Harbour (rightarrow ) Kakdwip (Lot No. 8) (rightarrow ) Ferry to Kachuberia (rightarrow ) Vehicle to Gangasagar.
Start early (5:00 AM) from Kolkata, reach Sagar Island, perform Puja/dip, and return by late evening.
The Gangasagar Mela in mid-January attracts millions, creating high demand for transport and accommodation.
The Gangasagar Mela takes place around Makar Sankranti (mid-January). In 2026, the mela was held from January 10–17. Note that crowds are immense during this time, and prices for transport and stay peak significantly
