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Gangasagar

Sagar Island, West Bengal, India

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Overview

Where the Ganga meets the sea — the Kapil Muni temple island whose Makar Sankranti mela is India's largest gathering after the Kumbh.

Why visit: 'Sab tirth bar bar, Gangasagar ek bar' — one dip washes it all.

Things to do

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Travel Information

Best time

Oct–Mar; Makar Sankranti mela (Jan)

Entry fee

Free

Est. budget

₹500–1,500

Duration

1–2 days

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