One day Gangasagar Yatra package cost varies with group size.

For Four persons: Indica/ Swift Dzire/ Toyota Etios or Similar will be provided

For 5 – 7 Persons: Innova/ Tavera/ Xylo or Similar

For 8 – 12 persons: Tata Winger or Similar Vehicle

For 12 persons: Tempo Traveller or Similar

For 12 and Above: Minibus or similar.

Gangasagar Yatra Package Inclusions

1. Pickup and Drop from Kolkata Airport/ Howrah Railway station.
2. To and Fro Travel charges by Car/ Innova.
3. To and Fro Ferry Charges.
4. Gangasagar Local Guide From Lot No.8 to Gangasagar and Back to Kachubaria ferry ghat.
5. Packed Veg Lunch.
6. Toll Charges.
7. Parking Charges
8. Driver Charges
9. Fuel Charges.
10. Airport or Railway station entry fees

Exclusions

1. Air Fare or Train Fare
2. Personal expenses
3. Accommodation Charges.
4. Food and water expenses not mentioned in the inclusions.
5. Entry fees at temples if any.

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This Mela is celebrated for 5 Days at the confluence of River Ganga and The Bay of Bengal.

Starting Day: 2 days before Makara Sankranti. 13Jan, 14Jan and 15Jan are holy dates for the dip.

Ending Day: Usually ends a day after Makara Sankranti.

First 3 days are auspicious for the holy bathing. It is believed that a holy dip in this Sagar removes all Sins and relieves us from the birth cycle.

Auspicious Time: Makara Sankranti day. Early hours during Sunrise. Devotees offer Puja to Surya Bhagawan. Followed by Puja at Kapila Muni Temple on the shore.

The devotees usually reach Sagardwip one week in advance. Thousands of devotees participate in this holy Yatra who travels from different parts of the world.

Only Charges required for this holy dip. Transportation is available from Howrah railway station by bus. Aarti is offered to the River Ganga during this time.

Accommodation

Tents will be arranged on the Sagardwip during this time.

How to reach Gangasagar Island?

By Air

1. The nearest airport is at Kolkata which is 127 Km away. The direct bus is not available from the Kolkata station to the Island.

By Train

1. The direct Trains available from all parts of the country to Kolkatta
2. From Kolkata Sealdah station, it takes 2 hours 25 mins to Kakdwip. Train Timings: 4:00 am, 5:09 am and 7:15 am
3. From Kakdwip station to Lot No.8 Ferry ghat, it is 8 Km. Auto Rickshaws are running frequently.
4. From Ghat to Kachuberiya Island it takes 1 hour.
5. Reaches Gangasagar Confluence in another 1 hour.

By Road

1. The direct bus is available from Harwood or Kakdwip station to Sagar Island.

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The confluence of River Ganga with The Bay of Bengal. It is believed that taking a holy dip relieves us from the birth cycle. There is a saying that All Tirthas are one side and Ganga Sagar on the Other Side. One must take a dip in this Tirtha during the lifetime. The River Ganga merges with Sagar in Sunderban Islands.

Gangasagar  Mela will be held every year on the day of Makara Sankranthi. Lakhs of devotees from all over the world reach this place for the holy dip. This Mela is celebrated for 5 days in which the first 3 days is meant for the bathing. The Kapil Muni Temple is located on the banks of the Sagar. The devotees used to offer Puja after taking bath. Ganga Devi temple is located on the shore.

During Mela, thousands of tents are set up for the stay. This is open for the bath on all days. Makara Sankranthi is the auspicious day for the dip.

How to reach Gangasagar Island?

By Air

1. The nearest airport is at Kolkata which is 127 Km away. The direct bus is not available from the Kolkata station.

By Train

1. The direct Trains available from all parts of the country to Kolkatta
2. From Kolkata Sealdah station, it takes 2 hours 25 mins to Kakdwip. Train Timings: 4:00 am, 5:09 am and 7:15 am
3. From Kakdwip station to Lot No.8 Ferry ghat, it is 8 Km. Auto Rickshaws are running frequently.
4. From Ghat to Kachuberiya Island it takes 1 hour.
5. Reaches Gangasagar Confluence in another 1 hour.

By Road

1. The direct bus is available from Harwood or Kakdwip station to Sagar Island.

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This valley national park stretches over an area of 159.89 Sq.Km. This area was declared as the National Park in 1986. It is inhabited by Red Panda, Tiger, Leopard, Spotted Deer, Wildboar, Sambar, Himalayan Thar, Sloth bear etc.

Birds such as Rufous-throated Partridge, crimson horned pheasant, scarlet-breasted woodpecker, Darjeeling Woodpecker, Bay Woodpecker, whistling hawk-cuckoo, peacock etc are majorly seen in this park.

Own Vehicles are allowed until Zero points which is 13 Km inside the forest.

Safari is not available in this Park.

Opening Dates: 16Sep-14Jun.

Closing Dates: 15Jun-15Sep. This valley park remains closed during monsoon season for 3 months.

Best Time to Visit: Oct-Apr 1st week.

Tourists inflow will be high during Dec, Jan months.

Nature Interpretation Center at Lava

Opening Timings: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm -4:00 pm.

Remains closed on Thursdays. Timings might change on rainy days.

How to reach Neora Valley National Park?

By Air

1. The nearest airport is at Bagdogra which is 100 Km away.

By Train

1. The nearest railway station is at Darjeeling which is 30 Km away.

By Road

1. This park can be reached by Taxi/ Jeep. The direct bus is not available.

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The core reserve stretches over an area of 386.07 Sq.Km. It is declared as the wildlife sanctuary in 1983 and national park in 1992. This park is inhabited by Tiger, Elephants, Deer, Indian Gaur, Sambar, Sloth bear, Wildboar, Jackals, Barking deer, Hog Deer, Leopard, Fishing Cat etc. It is estimated that 246 bird species were found in this reserve which includes migratory birds. The second-largest tiger reserve in North Bengal after Sunderban. It is located on the border of Assam and Bhutan. This sanctuary is home to many other animals such as Rhesus macaque, Squirrels, Common Pangolin and Chinese Pangolin.

Two-wheelers are not allowed inside the Reserve.

Opening Dates: 16Sep-14Jun.

Closing Dates: 15Jun-15Sep

Buxa Tiger Reserve Seasons

Best Time to visit: Oct-May.

The tourists flow will be high during Dec, Jan, Apr and May months. Advance booking required for resorts nearby as tourists flow will be high during public holidays and peak seasons.

Tourists places nearby

1. Buxa Fort which is 4 Km from Santalabari. 18 Km from Tiger Reserve
2. Jayanti Village is famous for its wide riverbed and trekking. 16 Km from Buxa Tiger Reserve.
3. Lepchakha which is 2 Km from Buxa Duar.
4. Raimatang good place for elephants sightings.
5. Sikiajhora is 15 Km from Rajabhatkhawa.

How to reach Buxa Tiger Reserve?

By Air

1. The nearest airport is at Bagdogra which is 175 Km from the reserve

By Train

1. The nearest railway station is at New Alipurduar which is 20 Km away.

By Road

1. This place can be reached from Cooch Behar which is 30 km away. The direct bus is not available to the reserve.

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This Sanctuary stretches over an area of 158 sq. Km. This Sanctuary is located between Teesta and Mahananda rivers. This park is inhabited by Elephants, Spotted Deer, Sambar, Sloth bear, Jackals, Wild boars, Indian Gaur etc. Commonly seen birds are great pied hornbill, Asian Barred Owl, Indian Grey Hornbill, Pheasants etc.

Opening Dates: 16Sep-14Jun.

Closing Dates: 15Jun-15Sep

Best Time to visit: Nov-Apr

Altitude: 500 ft – 4300 ft

Safari: Own vehicle allowed to drive thru the forest. Jeep or SUV is advisable for the Safari.

Safari duration: 2 hours. A Guide is must for the Safari who will be assigned at the entry point.

The above-mentioned prices might change and is subjected to Forest department authorities

Safari Entry point: Sukna which is 8 km from Siliguri. It takes 2 hours 30 mins drive from Darjeeling town.

The tourists flow will be high during Dec, Jan, Apr and May months. Forests vehicles are not available for the safari. No limit in allowing the vehicles into the sanctuary. Early hours is advisable for good animal sightings.

How to reach Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary?

By Air

1. The nearest airport is at Bagdogra which is 41 Km away.

By Train

1. The nearest railway station is at NJP which is 36 Km away.
2. Toy Train station is available at Sukna.

By Road

1. There is no direct bus available to this Sanctuary.

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This sanctuary stretches over an area of 35 acres and buffer area 286.23 acres. This sanctuary is located on the banks of the River Kulik.

Best Time to visit: Jul-Nov.

Migratory birds reach Sanctuary during May last week – Jul 1st week.

Nesting Time: Jul-Aug

Egg Laying period: Aug-Sep

Birds leave the nest during Mid Dec to Jan last week. Oct and Nov is the peak season for the young ones.

Commonly seen birds Open Bill Stork, Night-heron, little cormorant, Egrets, bulbul, sparrow, kingfisher, woodpeckers, owl, duck and cuckoo.

How to reach Raiganj bird sanctuary?

By Air

1. The nearest airport is at Bagdogra which is 146 Km away.

By Train

1. The nearest railway station is at Dalkhola which is 44 Km away.

By Road

1. The direct bus is available from Dharamsala. Bus to Siliguri goes via Raiganj.

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