It is a small temple in the courtyard of Jambudweep. It is a House of Worship, popularly known as the Lotus Temple, is a Jain House of Worship and also a prominent attraction in Hastinapur. It was completed in 1989.
Ghoramara Island is an island 92 km south of Kolkata, India in the Sundarban Delta complex of the Bay of Bengal. The island is small, roughly five square kilometers in area, and is quickly disappearing due to erosion and sea level rise.
Dakshineswar Skywalk, Kolkata. Client : Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority. Plot Area : n.a. Built Up Area : 400 meters in length. The Dakshineswar Sky Walk in West Bengal is an urban intervention designed to improve traffic and movement leading to the Dakshineswar Kali Temple in Kolkata.
Kakdwip is located at shore of Bay of Bengal. It is a landing port of fishing trawlers from Bay of Bengal and center of dry fish. travel from Kolkata via diamond harbor
Muri Ganga River (also called Baratala River or Channel Creek) is a distributary of the Hooghly in South 24 Parganas district in the Indian state of West Bengal. Before joining the Bay of Bengal, the Hooghly bifurcates with one channel passing east of Sagar Island. ... It is locally known as Muri Ganga.
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.
Howrah Bridge (Rabindra Setu) is an iconic landmark of the city of Kolkata. On River Hooghly, the bridge plays the role of the gateway to Kolkata, as it connects the city to the Howrah Station, the most important railway station of Kolkata. It took around 7 long years to build the Howrah Bridge.
Mayapur is famous for Chandrodaya Temple (first temple established by ISKCON in Mayapur), Samadhi of Prabhupada (temple dedicated to the founder of ISKCON), Shree Chaitanyamath (the birth place of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu), Goswami Maharaj Temple of Dashavatar and Chand Kazi's Samadhi.
Kapil Muni's ashram was located on the island. One day King Sagar's sacrificial horse disappeared; it had been stolen by Indra. The king sent his 60,000 sons to find it, and they found it next to Kapil Muni's ashram, where Indra had hidden it.
The Shree Jagannath Temple of Puri is an important Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Jagannath, a form of lord Maha Vishnu, located on the eastern coast of India, at Puri in the state of Odisha. ... The temple is sacred to all Hindus and especially in those of the Vaishnava traditions.
Board a Kakdwip-bound bus from Esplanade (90 km) to Harwood Point and it takes around three hours to travel. After crossing the river Muriganga by boat, you can reach Kachuberia. From Kachuberia, a bus service is there that takes you to Gangasagar (30km) within an hour.
e Sundarbans contain the world's largest mangrove forests and one of the most biologically productive of all natural ecosystems. ... Covering 133,010 ha, the area is estimated to comprise about 55% forest land and 45% wetlands in the form of tidal rivers, creeks, canals and vast estuarine mouths of the river.
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Things to do in Kolkata
·Howrah Bridge:
More than 2 million people cross the Howrah Bridge each day, earning it the title of the busiest cantilever bridge in the world. The 2,313-foot (705 meter) expanse of steel girders hanging over the water connect Howrah and Kolkata with eight lanes of chaotic auto rickshaws, scooters, bikes, cars, animals and pedestrian traffic
·Victoria Memorial
The Victoria Memorial Hall in Kolkata is a symbol of both the city and of the entire British Raj. A tribute to Queen Victoria by the viceroy of India, the giant, white-marble building was erected over a 15-year period, starting in 1906. Today it houses a museum covering the history of the Raj and is surrounded by English-style gardens.
·Mother House of the Missionaries
The Missionaries of Charity (MOC) Mother House in Kolkata is a mission center founded by Mother Teresa in 1950. It was from here that the now canonized Catholic nun began administering to the city’s poor and sick, and it now serves as a residence for the charity’s nuns and as her burial place.
·Eden Garden
Built in 1864, Eden Gardens is the oldest cricket ground in India and one of the largest in India and in the world, with a seating capacity of 68,000. Cricket is very popular in India, so watching a match or taking a tour of Eden Gardens is a good way to get an insight into sports and popular culture in this country.
·Indian Museum
Founded in 1814, Kolkata’s Indian Museum is India’s oldest and largest museum, and hosts a vast collection of historical artifacts and natural history specimens. Located near the Maidan park, the colonnaded museum is a must-see for visitors interested in India’s past.
·Kalighat
Built in 1809 and dedicated to the goddess Kali, Kolkata’s famous Kalighat Kali Temple is easily the city’s most important Hindu site. It’s a major point of pilgrimage for Hindu devotees from around the country, with upwards of 20,000 people sometimes visiting in a single day. The name of the city is said to have been derived from the temple’s name.
·Dakshineshwar Kali Temple :
Rising from the banks of Kolkata’s River Hooghly, the Dakshineswar Kali Temple is held sacred by millions of Hindu faithful. Built in 1855, the 9-spired temple is dedicated to the goddess Kali and offers an insight into the city’s religious life and culture.
·Belur Math
Belur Math is the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Mission, founded in 1898 by Swami Vivekananda. It features architectural elements borrowed from Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Buddhism, a nod to the mission’s beliefs in interfaith unity. Depending on your vantage point, Belur Math can resemble a church,
·Bara Bazar
This is unique bazaar with its specialty in the way in which the shops are organised and great facilities are offered for the shopping public
·Park Street
Walking on this street takes you to a time travel where you witness something that has remained as one of the India's most happening streets for more than a century. There are still some restaurants and pubs that are being run by Anglo Indian families since the time of the British Raj. There are lot of food and shopping options and all the major attractions of the city are very near to this place.
Things to do in Gangasagar
·The Sagar Beach
The Sagar Beach is located on the tip of the Sagardwip, which is popularly known as Gangasagar to most pilgrims across the world. The beach is flooded with lakhs of tourists every year as they make their way to Sagardwip for a holy dip in the Ganges. Apart from being part of an iconic religious pilgrimage, the pristine beach is a calm, soothing place to enjoy a sunset.
·The Sagar Lighthouse
The Sagardwip has a lighthouse in the vicinity of the beach itself. The lighthouse gives you a beautiful view of the surrounding area and is open for tourists to access. Also, for all those photography fanatics, this lighthouse is the perfect place to capture snaps of this earthy town.
·Bakkhali
Bakkhali is a small crescent-shaped beach town located on one of the most deltaic islands in southern Bengal under Namkhana Block. The beach covers an area of 8 km at a stretch, which provides one of the most beautiful views of sunrise and sunset. Away from the bustling city life is the Bakkhali Sea Beach, which gives a chance of retrospection in serenity. Bishhalakshmi Temple is a place of significance, located at the extreme end of the beach
·Gangasagar Pilgrimage & Fair
Gangasagar is one of the stunning riverine islands formed at the southernmost tip of the Gangetic plain, just off the Bengal coast and at the point where the River Ganga meets the Bay of Bengal. Gangasagar is a place of beauty as well as religious importance. Home to some of the most stunning beaches, it is famous for hosting the Sagar Mela, which is both a pilgrimage & a fair ground. The island is stunning in its greenery, and one can trek around the whole island to discover its beauty, besides being a place for religion. Gangasagar is also a place of peace, calm, golden sand beaches, for relaxation and rejuvenation under the sun and sand.Every year in the month of January, during Makar Sankranti, the island sees a huge gathering of devotees from all parts of the country, who come to take a dip in the holy waters.
·Bharat Seva Ashram
The Bharat Seva Ashram is a small ashram run by a non-profit trust in Gangasagar. The ashram has a small temple and offers accommodation to pilgrims and guests. The Ashram is one of the most trusted places for affordable rooms during the Gangasagar Mela.
·Sainekhali
Sajnekhali is the gateway to the Sundarbans and the head office of the Forest Department, covering an area of approx. 6,110 hectares of land under Gosaba Block. The most popular spot among all watchtowers is because of its proximity to the resorts in the Sundarbans area.A panoramic view of the Sundarbans can be seen from the Sajnekhali watch tower & is a nature’s delight. A nature interpretation centre, a Bono Bibi Temple, and a crocodile park are built in the Sajnekhali watchtower complex. According to the 2004 govt. census, 27 tigers have been spotted in the area. Apart from tigers, the Sajnekhali forest also offers shelter to animals like fishing cats, wild boar, Macaques, flying foxes, Chital, Pangolin and others.The most sought-after sights that a bird watcher can witness are the seven colourful species of the Kingfisher, White-bellied Sea Eagle, Plovers, Lap-Wings, Curfews, Whimprels, Sandpipers, and the occasional pelican.
·Omkarnath Temple
The Onkarnath Temple is another very sacred temple at Gangasagar. The temple is dedicated to Lord Onkar and his teachings. Set amidst breath-taking greenery, the temple has a very peaceful atmosphere. It is rarely crowded, and one can pray here in peace, at their own pace.
·Kapil Muni Temple
The temple dedicated to Saint Kapil Muni is the principal attraction of Sagardwip. After a holy dip in the water, pilgrims go to the temple to offer prayers to the deity. The Kapil Muni temple, along with four other temples, was destroyed in a storm in the 1960s.The Kapil Muni Temple was the only one that was restored. It is believed that after attaining salvation, Kapil Muni came back and passed on the divine knowledge to his mother on how to attain Nirvana. Kapil Muni is therefore worshipped by people to help them absolve their sins.
·Kachuberia to Kakdwip
Kachuberia to Kakdwip has regular ferry , Your can enjoy and can see lot of migrated birds in Sagar
Q: What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Private Tour: Temples & Ashrams of Ganga Sagar Day & Night Trip from Kolkata?
A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are: Face masks required for travelers in public areas Face masks required for guides in public areas Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
Q: What is the policy on sanitization during Private Tour: Temples & Ashrams of Ganga Sagar Day & Night Trip from Kolkata?
A:The policies on sanitization are: Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas Gear/equipment sanitized between use Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Q: What is the social distancing policy during Private Tour: Temples & Ashrams of Ganga Sagar Day & Night Trip from Kolkata?
A:The policy on social distancing is: Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Q: What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Private Tour: Temples & Ashrams of Ganga Sagar Day & Night Trip from Kolkata?
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Travels Tips Gangasagar
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Good Dharamshala/Tourist Guest House: During the journey there will be mix category of Dharamshala. Accommodation in this sector cannot be compared to hotels in Metro cities. Also the power supply in this region is very erratic and there may be long power cuts. The power back up available with some of the Guest house/Dharamshala is for limited usage and may not last till the power cut is restored.
Meals Gangasagar: During the Yatra, most of the Dharamshala/Guest hose provide simple meals with a limited menu option. Breakfast will generally include Tea/coffee, Parantha & curd, Poori & Bhaji or similar and Dinner will generally consist of 01 Seasonal Vegetable as available, 01 Dal, Roti, Rice and Sweet. (Achar, Chutney, Papad as accompaniments)
Meals will be on fixed menu basis.
*We shall try to organise variety in the menu on each day as per the availability of items at each place.
TRANSPORT: Vehicle, the drives may be a little bumpy at times and slow due to the terrain and the traffic on roads during the Yatra days. In case, of any breakdown we will have the group travel on best available alternate options as it may take some time for vehicle repair or replacement.
CONNECTIVITY – In the remote locales during Gangasagar Yatra, mobile and internet connectivity is poor. Vodafone/Airtel/GIO offers the best possible connectivity for telecommunications and internet data usage. Sometimes, due to poor connectivity reaching your group members or accompanying guide/escort/driver over phone may not be possible. Though the accompanying guide/driver will ensure that the group/individual travels together & will keep track of movement of all group/individual members, however if any of the group member is not able to keep pace with the other, we would request them return to the place at the pre-fixed time.
Do’s
• At least a month before the Gangasagar Yatra, it is advisable to start preparatory exercises: Even a brisk walk of about 4 to 5 km per day would be beneficial. Breathing exercises like Pranayama would help near Sea side or walking in sightseeing
• Ensure you are physically and mentally fit to perform the journey as the Yatra involves local ferry boat in Gangasagar/Muri River
• Always drink packaged drinking water.
• Eating boiled, cooked or fried food is a suggested rather than anything cold or raw. Avoid cold salads, raw vegetables, drinks with ice etc.
• Always ensure you have some dry eatables like chocolates, milk powder, dry fruits, glucose powder, sugar, candies, honey, lemons etc. with you
• When asking for directions, speak to shopkeepers, not pedestrians. Check with at least two persons or more.
• Always respect local customs
• If you are carrying Digital Camera or Handy cam, do carry extra pair of battery, as there is no guarantee if there is electricity for charging you equipment.
• Carry a small torch. It is essential equipment as lights can go off at any time.
• Always carry a raincoat and an umbrella during travel
• Carry personal toilet items, they are very useful during the breaks in long journey of Gangasagar.
• Pack a medical kit with painkillers, antibiotics, cough lozenges and medicines for cold and fever and any personal medication that your previous medical history may deem necessary. It is always better to consult a doctor and ask his/her opinions before choosing what medication to carry.
• Do carry sufficient woollens clothes in winter season including sweaters, woollen thermal body warmers, trousers, monkey caps, mufflers, wind cheaters, raincoats, sleeping bags, blankets, water proof shoes with sufficient grips, torch with sufficient batteries and walking sticks. Suggested clothing for ladies- Salwar Kamiz, pants or any other body hugging clothes & it is recommended to avoid wearing sarees.
• Ensure that your luggage is waterproof.
Don’ts
• Do not take rest at places where boards displaying caution are placed.
• Do not take bath or clean your articles at /near water-bodies unless they are designated as Ghats for the same.
• Do not take pictures if cameras are not allowed in any particular area and always respect customs of locals.
• Do not throw wrappers of chocolates etc. on road during journey
• Do not try to wash hands/ clothes/ bath in the rivers en-route your way.
• Alcohol is strictly prohibited.
• Do not overstrain on steep gradients.
• Do not carry heavy Jewellery during journey.
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The place is peaceful and you can take the bath and give the darsan to the Kapil muni temple which is just beside the beach. Greate Experience.
Bangalore
It is a holy place where the River Ganag meets Sagar(sea), 100 kms from Kolkata by road, then you have to walk to Jetty then board the ferry around 30 to 40 min ride you reach the kuchberia village.Beach is Safe and Good.
Mumbai
Trip to Gangasagar
we had a great trip , very well coordinated... Gangasagar. would surely recommend Bhakti Route.
KK
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New Delhi