{"id":5601,"date":"2023-04-07T15:03:01","date_gmt":"2023-04-07T09:33:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bharattaxi.com\/blog\/?p=5601"},"modified":"2025-01-03T10:12:22","modified_gmt":"2025-01-03T04:42:22","slug":"kolkata-to-gangasagar-island-road-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bharattaxi.com\/blog\/kolkata-to-gangasagar-island-road-trip","title":{"rendered":"Kolkata to Gangasagar Island Road Trip"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Gangasagar Island is one of the holy steps for Hindus in India. It is the sacred river Ganga and the Bay of Bengal confluence. Devotees from all over India come here to take a holy dip, which is as influential as in Triveni Sangam. The number of devotees increases multiple folds during Gangasagar Mela, which is organized every year from mid-January to mid-February.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gangasagar is a few hours&#8217; drive away in South 24 Parganas. Besides being religiously significant, it offers a golden beach, clean blue water, and picturesque views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kolkata to Gangasagar Island Road Trip<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While planning a road trip from Kolkata to Gangasagar, it&#8217;s essential to know that booking <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bharattaxi.com\/kolkata-to-ganga-sagar-cabs\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.bharattaxi.com\/kolkata-to-ganga-sagar-cabs\">cab from Kolkata to Kakdwip<\/a> is the best way to travel. This is the point from where you need to take a ferry\/boat to Gangasagar Island. You would have to start a trip to Gangasagar Island early as the ferry is not yet ready to work. You would not want to be stuck on an island without a ferry to take you back to Kolkata.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Kolkata to Ganga Sagar Road Trip\" width=\"604\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OVxPyc1EU1U?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Route 1: Kolkata to Kakdwip via NH 12<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NH 12 is the best route to reach Kakdwip and travel to Gangasagar. It&#8217;s the fastest route for getting to Kakdwip and continuing the journey. Road conditions are suitable for traveling via NH 12. So you can have a hassle-free and comfortable ride. You can start early and get dropped off at Kakdwip to take a ferry to Gangasagar. Your cab will be waiting in the parking for your return from Gangasagar after darshan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bharattaxi.com\/kolkata-to-ganga-sagar-cabs\">Kolkata to Gangasagar Taxi Fare<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Cab<\/td><td>Fare<\/td><td>Minimum Km<\/td><td>Extra<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sedan<\/td><td>3400 (Approx)<\/td><td>250 Km<\/td><td>Toll, Parking<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SUV<\/td><td>5050 (Approx)<\/td><td>250 Km<\/td><td>Toll, Parking<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kolkata to Gangasagar (Kakdwip) Distance by Road<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Kolkata to Kakdwip is approximately 90 Km, and it takes around 3 hours to cover the distance. If you start the trip directly from Kolkata airport, the space is about 110 Km.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"232\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bharattaxi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Gangasagar-232x520.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8841\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bharattaxi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Gangasagar-232x520.jpeg 232w, https:\/\/www.bharattaxi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Gangasagar-134x300.jpeg 134w, https:\/\/www.bharattaxi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Gangasagar.jpeg 572w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 232px) 100vw, 232px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"232\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bharattaxi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Beach-to-VIsit-in-Gangasagar-232x520.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bharattaxi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Beach-to-VIsit-in-Gangasagar-232x520.jpeg 232w, https:\/\/www.bharattaxi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Beach-to-VIsit-in-Gangasagar-134x300.jpeg 134w, https:\/\/www.bharattaxi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Beach-to-VIsit-in-Gangasagar.jpeg 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 232px) 100vw, 232px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"232\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bharattaxi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Temple-to-VIsit-in-Gangasagar-232x520.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8837\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bharattaxi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Temple-to-VIsit-in-Gangasagar-232x520.jpeg 232w, https:\/\/www.bharattaxi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Temple-to-VIsit-in-Gangasagar-134x300.jpeg 134w, https:\/\/www.bharattaxi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Temple-to-VIsit-in-Gangasagar.jpeg 572w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 232px) 100vw, 232px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Attractions in Gangasagar <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Sagar Beach<\/span>: <\/strong>It&#8217;s the most popular beach to witness sunrise and sunset. Apart from the holy dip, you can enjoy strolling down the coast. Fantastic sea view and waves are not to be missed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Kapil Muni Temple<\/strong><\/span>: This temple is the main attraction during your visit to Gangasagar. Temple is dedicated to Hindu Saint Kapil Muni and is a must-visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Sagar Lighthouse<\/strong><\/span>: the lighthouse on Gangasagar Island is a widespread viewpoint for tourists from all parts of India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"920\" height=\"410\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bharattaxi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Temple-in-Gangasagar-Island-920x410.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8831\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bharattaxi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Temple-in-Gangasagar-Island-920x410.jpeg 920w, https:\/\/www.bharattaxi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Temple-in-Gangasagar-Island-300x134.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.bharattaxi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Temple-in-Gangasagar-Island-768x342.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.bharattaxi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Temple-in-Gangasagar-Island-604x270.jpeg 604w, https:\/\/www.bharattaxi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Temple-in-Gangasagar-Island.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 920px) 100vw, 920px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"920\" height=\"411\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bharattaxi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Gangasagar-Beach-920x411.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8832\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bharattaxi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Gangasagar-Beach-920x411.jpeg 920w, https:\/\/www.bharattaxi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Gangasagar-Beach-300x134.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.bharattaxi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Gangasagar-Beach-768x343.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.bharattaxi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Gangasagar-Beach-604x270.jpeg 604w, https:\/\/www.bharattaxi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Gangasagar-Beach.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 920px) 100vw, 920px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best time to visit<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;Winter is the best time to visit Gangasagar as the temperature is cold, and you can travel comfortably and efficiently<\/strong>. Monsoons are also comfortable but unpredictable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s best to visit Gangasagar during Gangasagar Mela. After Kumbh, Gangasagar Mela is the second largest gathering of Hindu devotees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Frequently Asked Road Trip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to reach Gangasagar from Kolkata?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bharattaxi.com\/\">book a cab<\/a> from Kolkata to Kakdwip and then take a ferry to Gangasagar Island. This whole journey will take approximately 4 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Moreover, here are some other top<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bharattaxi.com\/blog\/category\/road-trip\">&nbsp;road trip<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bharattaxi.com\/blog\/bangalore-to-ooty-road-trip\">Bangalore to Ooty Road Trip<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bharattaxi.com\/blog\/bangalore-to-chikmagalur-road-trip\">Bangalore to Chikmagalur Road Trip<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bharattaxi.com\/blog\/hyderabad-to-srisailam-road-trip\">Hyderabad to Srisailam Road Trip<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bharattaxi.com\/blog\/bangalore-to-coorg-road-trip\">Bangalore to Coorg Road Trip<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bharattaxi.com\/blog\/lucknow-to-ayodhya-road-trip\">Lucknow to Ayodhya Road Trip<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gangasagar Island is one of the holy steps for Hindus in India. It is the sacred river Ganga and the Bay of Bengal confluence. Devotees from all over India come here to take a holy dip, which is as influential as in Triveni Sangam. The number of devotees increases multiple folds during Gangasagar Mela, which [&hellip;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bharattaxi.com\/blog\/kolkata-to-gangasagar-island-road-trip\">Read more<i class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":5604,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[736],"tags":[1002,1012,1013,1011,214],"modified_by":"admin","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bharattaxi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5601"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bharattaxi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bharattaxi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bharattaxi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bharattaxi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5601"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/www.bharattaxi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5601\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9004,"href":"https:\/\/www.bharattaxi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5601\/revisions\/9004"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bharattaxi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5604"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bharattaxi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5601"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bharattaxi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5601"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bharattaxi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5601"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}