# Gangasagar Tour Package From Kolkata — 2 Days 1 Night

> Gangasagar 2 days 1 night tour from Kolkata with private AC car, Namkhana – Benuban ferry, one night in Holiday Seva Tours' own rooms on Sagar Island, evening aarti at Kapil Muni Ashram, sunrise snan and pure veg meals.

- Page: https://holidaysevatours.com/tours/gangasagar-tour-package-from-kolkata
- Operator: Holiday Seva Tours, Kolkata. Phone / WhatsApp: +91 98839 20141
- Price per person: ₹4,299 to ₹7,499 (depends on group size)
- Duration: 2 Days 1 Night
- Pickup and drop: South Kolkata / Howrah Station / Sealdah Station (prices valid from these points only)
- Route: Kolkata → Namkhana → Sagar Island stay → Kapil Muni Ashram
- How to book: Book online on the page (pay in full or a 20% / 30% / 40% advance by UPI or card; a booking confirmation PDF is emailed), or call +91 98839 20141. Bookings close at 8 PM the day before travel.
- Last updated: 11 October 2026

## About this tour

An unhurried Gangasagar pilgrimage, with a night on the island in our own rooms.

This **Gangasagar tour package from Kolkata for 2 days and 1 night** gives you time for everything a day trip has to rush. You travel by private AC car to Namkhana, cross by ferry to Benuban, and check in to **our own rooms on Sagar Island**, run by Holiday Seva Tours.

In the afternoon you take the holy dip at the Sangam, and in the evening you attend the **aarti at Kapil Muni Ashram**. Early next morning there is time for a **sunrise snan** when the beach is calm, and for visits to the ashrams near the beach, before the ferry back and an evening drop in Kolkata.

Rooms are AC; non-AC rooms are available on request. **Pure veg meals** are included: lunch and dinner on Day 1 and breakfast on Day 2. This package suits elderly parents and families who want a comfortable pace. Prices are per person and depend on your group size; pickup and drop are from South Kolkata, Howrah Station or Sealdah Station.

## Highlights

- Night in our own rooms on Sagar Island
- Evening aarti at Kapil Muni Ashram
- Sunrise snan at the Sangam
- Ashram visits near the beach
- Ferry from Namkhana to Benuban
- Pure veg meals included

## Price per person by group size

| Group size | Price per person |
|---|---|
| 2 people | ₹7,499 |
| 3 people | ₹5,499 |
| 4 people | ₹4,299 |
| 6–7 people | ₹4,299 |
| 8 people | ₹4,299 |
| 12 people | ₹4,299 |

## Day-by-day itinerary

### Day 1: Kolkata to Gangasagar — holy dip and evening aarti

- **6:00 AM** Pickup in Kolkata — From South Kolkata, Howrah Station or Sealdah Station.
- **9:15 AM** Reach Namkhana — About 105 km by private AC car, with a tea break.
- **9:45 AM** Ferry to Benuban — About 50 minutes across the Muriganga.
- **11:30 AM** Check in and veg lunch — At our own rooms on Sagar Island.
- **3:30 PM** Holy dip at the Sangam — Where the Ganga meets the Bay of Bengal.
- **6:00 PM** Evening aarti at Kapil Muni Ashram
- **8:30 PM** Veg dinner and overnight stay

### Day 2: Sunrise snan, ashram visits and return

- **5:30 AM** Sunrise snan — The beach is calm early in the morning.
- **8:00 AM** Veg breakfast
- **9:00 AM** Ashram visits near the beach — Including Bharat Sevashram Sangha.
- **11:00 AM** Check out and drive to Benuban
- **12:00 PM** Ferry back to Namkhana
- **5:00 PM** Drop in Kolkata — At your pickup point. Lunch on the way is at your own cost.

_Times are typical. The Namkhana – Benuban ferry runs to tide-based timings, so the driver may change the order of the day._

## Included

- Private AC vehicle (pickup & drop)
- Ferry tickets (up & down)
- 1 night stay in our own rooms on Sagar Island (AC; non-AC on request)
- Pure veg meals: Day 1 lunch and dinner, Day 2 breakfast
- Local transport on the island
- Parking, toll tax & driver allowance
- Tour assistance throughout

## Not included

- Personal expenses
- VIP darshan charges
- Extra ferry / boat charges (if upgraded)
- Rickshaw fare on the island
- Puja items, offerings and donations
- Optional add-ons such as a private ferry or guide
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions

## How to reach Gangasagar from Kolkata

There is no bridge to Sagar Island, so every route includes a river crossing. This package uses the Namkhana–Benuban route. The other common route is Lot 8 (Harwood Point, Kakdwip) to Kachuberia, then about 30 km by road.

| Stage | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Kolkata to Namkhana | ~105 km | 3–3.5 h |
| Ferry, Namkhana to Benuban | River | ~50 min |
| Benuban to Kapil Muni Ashram | ~12 km | ~20 min |
| **Kolkata to Gangasagar** | **~120–130 km** | **4–5 h** |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the cost of the Gangasagar 2 days 1 night package from Kolkata?

The Gangasagar 2 days 1 night package costs ₹4,299 to ₹7,499 per person depending on group size. It includes a private AC car from Kolkata, ferry tickets both ways, one night in our own rooms on Sagar Island, pure veg meals (Day 1 lunch and dinner, Day 2 breakfast), local transport on the island, parking, toll tax and driver allowance.

### Where do we stay at Gangasagar?

You stay in our own rooms on Sagar Island, run by Holiday Seva Tours. Rooms are AC, and non-AC rooms are available on request. Our car takes you to the beach and Kapil Muni Ashram.

### Why stay overnight at Gangasagar instead of a day trip?

Staying overnight lets you attend the evening aarti at Kapil Muni Ashram and take a sunrise snan when the beach is calm, without the very early start and long day of a same-day trip. It is the most comfortable choice for elderly parents.

### Which meals are included in the 2 days 1 night package?

Pure veg lunch and dinner on Day 1, and breakfast on Day 2, are included. Lunch on the way back on Day 2 is not included.

### Can we stay an extra night at Gangasagar?

Yes. An extra night in our rooms on Sagar Island can be added on request; call or WhatsApp +91 98839 20141 for the price.

### What is the booking cutoff time?

Bookings for a travel date close at 8:00 PM the day before travel.

### Which vehicle is used for the Gangasagar tour?

The vehicle depends on group size: a Dzire for 1 to 4 people, an Ertiga or Kia for 5 to 6, and a Tempo Traveller for 10 or more, with an Indigo or Sumo used on Gangasagar Island.

### When is Gangasagar Mela 2027?

Gangasagar Mela 2027 is held around Makar Sankranti in mid-January 2027. Makar Sankranti begins on the evening of 14 January 2027 and the main holy dip is expected on 15 January 2027. The West Bengal government announces the final Mela dates.

### Is the Gangasagar tour suitable for senior citizens?

Yes. You travel in a private AC car with door-to-door pickup, and our team helps elderly pilgrims at the ferry ghat. Cars can only go up to the parking area near the temple; cycle vans or e-rickshaws are available from there to the bathing spot for anyone who prefers not to walk.