Gangasagar Mela 2023: How to reach, where to stay and places to visit nearby

Gangasagar Mela 2023: The government all set for the Gangasagar Mela. The Mela is organised in Sagardweep or Sagar Island in the Ganga delta of West Bengal. It is around 120-km Kolkata. 

The Gangasagar Mela is the world's second-largest human gathering at the confluence of Gange and the Bay of Bengal after the Kumbh.

Hindus from all over the world, including Nepal, Thailand, West Indies, Canada, Japan, Australia and other states of India, visit the confluence of the Ganga at Sagar Sangam.

Gangasagar Mela 2023: How to Reach
Sagardwip is located around 120 km from Kolkata. Pilgrims can reach the destination via railways, roadways and airways.

By Air: The nearest airport to Gangasagar is the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, which is located in Kolkata. It is well connected to many cities.

By Train: Trains run from Kolkata on the Sealdah South Line via Kakdwip to Namkhana, where at Bakkhali, there is a ferry from Muriganga Vitarika (Channel Creek) to Sagar Island (Gangasagar).

By Road: Buses ply from Esplanade (Kolkata) to Harwood Point. After crossing the river Muriganga at Harwood point by boat, one can reach Kachuberia. From Kachuberia, bus service is there that takes tourists to Gangasagar.

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Gangasagar Mela 2023: Where To Stay
Pilgrims visiting the Gangasagar Mela can avail of comfortable lodging/hotel facilities at the following locations:

Gangasagar Mela 2023: Places To Visit Nearby
Gangasagar is a charming tourist destination. Located on an island in the Sundarbans, the place attracts both pilgrims and adventure lovers.

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Here are some nearby places to visit  - The Sagar Beach, The Sagar Lighthouse, Bakkhali, Bharat Seva Ashram, Sajnekhali, Omkarnath Temple, Kapil Muni Temple and more.