Gangasagar, Jagannathpuri, Nepal, Tirupati
Description
"Sab tirath bar bar, Gangasagar ekbar", may we visit other
holy places several times - but a visit once to Gangasagar is worth a
life-time, keeping it in mind Hindus from all over the world, from Nepal,
Thailand, West Indies, Canada, Japan, far from Australia and from every state
of India reaches the confluence of Ganges at Sagar Sangam situated in southern
part of West Bengal in India.
Gangasagar or Sagar Island is an island in the Ganges delta, lying
on the continental shelf of Bay of Bengal about 100 kms (54 nautical miles)
south of Kolkata. The island is large with an area of 224.3 kms. Gangasagar is
a charming tourist destination, which attracts both pilgrims and adventure
lovers. Located on an island in the Sundarbans, Gangasagar offers the charms of
an un-spoilt beach on the estuary of the river Ganges. Gangasagar offers acres
of silver sand and clear blue sky, and the calm sea for visitors who would like
to spend their weekend in tranquility.
Gangasagar has acres of dazzling silver sand and clear blue sky,
Gangasagar is still relatively unknown and thus, unexploited. The island of
Gangasagar is among the most popular Hindu pilgrimage places in the country.
Each year on Makar Sankranti (mid-January), large number of devotees from all
over the nation, congregate at Gangasagar for a sacred dip at the convergence
of the river Ganga and the Bay of Bengal. After the sacred dip, the pilgrims
offer Puja at the Kapil Muni Temple or Ashram. In several Hindu myths, the name
Gangasagar is mentioned, Gangasagar also finds itself in the poetry of
Rabindranath Tagore. The lighthouse at Gangasagar has great views of this beach
and is perfect for watching the sunrise and sunset.
Dates | Single Per Seat | Twin Sharing Per Seat | 3/4 Sharing Per Seat |
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22-11-2024 | ₹ 45921 | ₹ 33311 | ₹ 32295 |
04-01-2025 | ₹ 45921 | ₹ 33311 | ₹ 32295 |
21-01-2025 | ₹ 45921 | ₹ 33311 | ₹ 32295 |
24-02-2025 | ₹ 45921 | ₹ 33311 | ₹ 32295 |
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