# One Day Gangasagar Tour From Kolkata

> One day Gangasagar tour from Kolkata with private AC car, Namkhana – Benuban ferry, holy dip at the Sangam, Kapil Muni Ashram darshan, pure veg lunch and an evening stop at Diamond Harbour.

- Page: https://holidaysevatours.com/tours/one-day-gangasagar-tour-from-kolkata
- Operator: Holiday Seva Tours, Kolkata. Phone / WhatsApp: +91 98839 20141
- Price per person: ₹1,849 to ₹3,899 (depends on group size)
- Duration: 1 Day
- Pickup and drop: South Kolkata / Howrah Station / Sealdah Station (prices valid from these points only)
- Route: Kolkata → Namkhana → Kapil Muni Ashram → Diamond Harbour
- 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: 10 October 2026

## About this tour

Holy dip and darshan in the morning, the river at Diamond Harbour on the way home.

This **one day Gangasagar tour from Kolkata** covers the full pilgrimage and adds an unhurried evening stop at **Diamond Harbour**. You travel by private AC car to Namkhana, cross by **ferry to Benuban** on Sagar Island, and drive about 12 km to the Sangam and the **Kapil Muni Ashram**.

After a **pure veg lunch** and the afternoon ferry back, the car stops at Diamond Harbour, about 50 km from Kolkata on the same road, so there is no detour. Here the Hooghly river widens towards the sea; it is a good place for tea, a short walk along the riverside and photos at sunset before the drive home.

Choose this tour if you prefer the shorter road on Sagar Island from Benuban and want the day to feel like an outing for the whole family, not only a pilgrimage. Prices are per person and depend on your group size, from 2 to 12 people; pickup and drop are from South Kolkata, Howrah Station or Sealdah Station.

## Highlights

- Holy dip at the Gangasagar Sangam
- Kapil Muni Ashram darshan
- Ferry from Namkhana to Benuban
- Evening by the river at Diamond Harbour
- Private AC car from Kolkata
- Pure veg lunch included

## Price per person by group size

| Group size | Price per person |
|---|---|
| 2 people | ₹3,899 |
| 3 people | ₹2,699 |
| 4 people | ₹2,199 |
| 6–7 people | ₹1,849 |
| 8 people | ₹1,899 |
| 12 people | ₹1,949 |

## Day-by-day itinerary

### Day 1: Gangasagar and Diamond Harbour

- **5:00 AM** Pickup in Kolkata — From South Kolkata, Howrah Station or Sealdah Station.
- **8:15 AM** Reach Namkhana — About 105 km by private AC car, with a tea break. We handle the ferry tickets.
- **8:45 AM** Ferry to Benuban — About 50 minutes across the Muriganga.
- **10:00 AM** Holy dip at the Sangam — A short drive of about 12 km from Benuban.
- **11:00 AM** Kapil Muni Ashram darshan
- **1:00 PM** Pure veg lunch
- **2:45 PM** Ferry back to Namkhana
- **5:30 PM** Diamond Harbour riverside — About 45–60 minutes for tea and the sunset over the Hooghly.
- **8:30 PM** Drop in Kolkata — At your pickup point.

_Times are typical. The Namkhana – Benuban ferry runs to tide-based timings and can pause in fog or rough weather; on such days the Diamond Harbour stop may be shorter._

## Included

- Private AC vehicle (pickup & drop)
- Ferry tickets (up & down)
- Local transport on Gangasagar Island
- Pure veg lunch at Gangasagar
- 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 one day Gangasagar tour from Kolkata?

The one day Gangasagar tour with a Diamond Harbour stop costs ₹1,849 to ₹3,899 per person depending on group size, from 2 to 12 people. It includes a private AC car from Kolkata, ferry tickets both ways, local transport on Sagar Island, a pure veg lunch, parking, toll tax and driver allowance.

### What is different about the one day Gangasagar tour?

It is the same Gangasagar pilgrimage by the Namkhana – Benuban ferry, plus an evening stop of about 45 to 60 minutes at Diamond Harbour on the way back, for tea and the view where the Hooghly widens towards the sea. You reach Kolkata a little later, around 8:30 PM.

### How far is Diamond Harbour from Kolkata?

Diamond Harbour is about 50 km from Kolkata, on the same road the car takes to and from Namkhana, so the stop does not add a detour.

### Same day or one day Gangasagar tour: which should I choose?

Choose the Same Day tour for the Lot 8 – Kachuberia vessel route and an earlier return around 7 PM. Choose this One Day tour for the Namkhana – Benuban ferry, a shorter drive on Sagar Island, and an evening at Diamond Harbour.

### 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.