To Reach Gangasagar Now a days very easy and cost effective. Every one can visit for Ganga Sagar Mela without facing any difficulties.Gangasagar is a holy place for Kapil Muni Ashram and it is named as Sagar Deep.
Sagardwip is located just around 123 kms from Kolkata and can be reached via railways, roadways and waterway. Let find How To Reach Gangasagar From Kolkata.
How To Reach Gangasagar From Kolkata By Train ?
Most effective way to reach Gangasagar from Kolkata is Train. To reach Gangasagar by train you have to take local train from Sealdah Station. Most of the Local Train Departed from Sealdah North Section.
The approximate distance separating Kolkata and Gangasagar amounts to 100 kilometers. The closest railway station, Kakdwip, approximately 92 kilometers away.
From the station Take toto or any local transport to govt jetty ghat it take around 30 mins. After that take Govt Jetty, and it will take around 40 mins to reach Kuchuberia. From here take any private car or public Bus.
What is the Nearest Railway Station of Gangasagar ?
The nearest Rail Station of Gangasagar is “Kakdwip”, Which is 92 KM away from Sealdah Station. Also you can consider “Namkhana” Railway Station. But State Infos Advice to board for “Kakdwip”.
Trains from Kolkata to Gangasagar (Namkhana or Kakdwip)
Sealdah Kakdwip Local
| Train No | Departure time From Sealdah | Arrival time at Kakdwip |
| Sealdah Namkhana Local (34792) | 1.20 pm | 3.41 PM |
| Sealdah Kakdwip Local (34782) | 8.30 PM | 10.56 pm |
| Sealdah Namkhana Galloping Local (34794) | 9.30 pm | 11.56 pm |
What is the Train Fare from Sealdah to Kakdwip ?
The train fare from sealdah to Kakdwip is Rs. 25/-
How To Go Gangasagar From Kolkata By Bus ?
Sagardwip is located just around 123 kms from Kolkata and can be reached via railways, roadways and waterway. Another way to get to Gangasagar from Kolkata is to take a bus. The distance from Esplanade, Kolkata to Harwood Point, Kakdwip is 90 km. It will take about 3 hours to reach Harwood Point. The bus fare from Kolkata to Gangasagar starts from Rs.80.
After Harwood Point, you will cross the Muriganga river by boat and you can get to Kachuberia from here. From Kachuberia, you can take a bus to Gansagar, which is 30 km. The estimated travel time depends on the road conditions and the variety of routes.
Where from i take Bus for Gangasagar ?
No direct bus available for Gangasagar. Most convenient way to take bus for gangasagar is from Dharmatala Bus stand. Many Govt bus available though you should check proper timing of bus from Counter. Another way to go from Babu Ghat.So many private bus available from here.
How to reach Gangasagar by Road ?
The distance is around 108km.The approximate time to reach there would be around 3 hours and 45 minutes.
If you’re looking for a quick and easy way to get back to Kolkata from Gangasagar, you’ve come to the right place! First, hop on a bus to Babughat from where you’ll be arriving. It’ll take you about 3 hours to get there. Then, take a boat across the Muriganga river and make your way to Kolkata. Once you’re there, you can hop on a bus that’ll take you back to Babughat in just an hour. Or, if you’d prefer, you can take a bus from Esplanade at Bus Terminus in Kolkata.
If you’re heading to Kakdwip, there’s a bus that’ll take you there by starting at Esplanade, which is 90km away. Then, you’ll take a boat across the Muriganga river to reach Harwood Point, which is about 30 km away. Once you’re there, you can hop on a bus and make your way to the holy town of Gangasagar, which is 30 km away. That’ll take you there in about an hour.
How How far is Gangasagar from Kolkata by road?
The distance is around 108km.The approximate time to reach there would be around 3 hours and 45 minutes.
It looks like you might have to take a bit longer than before if you want to take a bus ride from kolkata to gangasagar. That’s because of the road conditions and the different routes you’ll take.
How To Reach Gangasagar From Kolkata By Flight
No such way is available now. However some special cases helicopter service may avilable for VIP only. If you want to come from outside of bengal, You can take a flight Journey to reach nearest Air Port netaji shubhas International airport. From here you can take Private car to reach Kakdwip or namkhana. And then follow the above process.
Nearest Airport from Gangasagar : Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), around 142 km from Ganga Sagar (Sagardwip).
Easiest way to reach Gangasagar From Kolkata
State Infos always care for the reader, hense you provide most convenient route guide.
- If you are coming from outside of the bengal, then take train upto Howrah or Sealdah or Kolkata station.
- From Howrah take bus to sealdah. Or you can take Yellow Taxi from Howrah.
- From Kolkata same you can take bus or taxis to reach sealdah station.
- From Sealdah station take train “Namkhana Local” or “Kakdwip Local”
- Reach Kakdwip station and take a local ride loke toto or tempu to reach jetty ghat called “Lot no 8”.
- From jetty ghat borad on jetty to reach “Kuchuberia”
- From Kuchuberia take local transport to reach Ganga sagar.
- Public Transport are the most convenient & accessible options available in & around Sagardwip for the pilgrims.
Place to visit in Gangasagar
Following Are the attraction in Gangasagar
- The Sagar Beach
- Gangasagar Pilgrimage & Fair
- Kapil Muni Temple
- The Sagar Lighthouse
- Bharat Seva Ashram
- Omkarnath Temple
- Bakkhali
- Sajnekhali
Best time to visit Gangasagar
There is no as such time to visit in Gangasagar. However as it is a holy place peoples are like to go there in ghe time of Gangasagar Mela.
Weather at Gangasagar
Sagardwip usually gets cold at the end of October and stays that way until March, so it’s a great time to plan a trip. After the Monsoon ends in September, the weather gets really nice. It’s also a great time to visit Sagardwip since it’s the host of the second biggest religious fair in India. Every year, millions of people from all over India and even some from other countries come to Sagardwip to bathe in the confluence.
The high temperature is usually around 25 degrees Celsius, and the low temperature is usually around 18-20 degrees Celsius. It’s really windy during the day, so it’s perfect for taking a walk and taking in the views.
Final Thoughts
Gangasagar is a holy place and people should go there atleast one time and give puja to kapil muni temple. State Infos try to explain how to reach Gangasagar from kolkata. Hope readers are benefited from this information and guide.
FAQ
How to go to Gangasagar by ferry from Kolkata?
At the present time no as such service available. However There is option for Gangasagar to Kolkata Cruise/ship Services as well. The cruise departs from Millennium Park Jetty at 7.30am in the morning and you will reach Kachuberia Ghat at 11.30am.
