GANGASAGAR AN ENDLESS OCEAN, A TIMELESS TALE "SAB TIRTHA BAR BAR, GANGASAGAR EKBAR" These are the hymns that has been immortalized in the heart of every pilgrim who every year travel across the length and breadth of the country to reach the sacred shores of the Gangasagar . The gravitas of the Gangasagar mela are beautifully encapsulated by the spirit of the devotees who belief that taking a dip in the holy water of Gangasagar will help them to attain moksha. With just over a month left for ... Gangasagar is an island in the Ganges delta, where the river meets the Bay of Bengal. It is a popular pilgrimage site for Hindus, especially on Makar Sankranti, and has a Kapil Muni Ashram and a lighthouse. From the airport, take a cab or bus to Kakdwip, which is about 35.5 km away from Gangasagar , and complete the rest of the journey by ferry. From Lot-8 take a ferry to Kachuberia Ghat of Gangasagar Island. From Namkhana take a ferry to Benuban/Chemaguri Ghat of Gangasagar Island. Learn how to reach Gangasagar , a revered pilgrimage site near Kolkata, by air, rail, road, and ferry. Find out about ISKCON Gangasagar Temple, Kapil Muni Ashram, and other attractions on the island.
