To reach the Gangasagar Island one needs to cross the Hoogly river, which can be crossed from two points Harwood Point (also called Kakdwip Lot No 8) or Namkhana Ferry Point. The ferry service from mainland to Gangasagar island operates throughout the day, with multiple departure times depending on the season and specific ferry operators. The ferry journey takes about 45 minutes to 1 hour, starting from mainland India to Sagar Island. After the ferry ride, visitors typically take a private car, bus or other local transport to reach Gangasagar. The Govt ferry services are sometimes suspended for 6 hours during low tide, twice every day depending upon day of the month hence it is advisable to check the exact Gangasagar ferry trimings with local operators or tour agencies ahead of time, especially if you're planning to visit during peak season.
Gangasagar Ferry Timings From KakdwiP lot No 8
Departure From
Lot 8 Harwood Point Side
Start Time 6.15 am.
Last Ferry Time 21.30(9.30)pm.
Kachuberia Side
Start Time 5.30 am.
End Time 10.00(20.00) pm.
Services are suspended for 6 hours twice during 1 cycle of 24 hours due to low tide. Exact time can only be provided 1 day previous to date of journey. Ticket Price Rs 10/-
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Gangasagar Ferry Timings From Kakdwip | Namkhana
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Private Gangasagar Ferry Or Boat Services
Private luxury boats and Launches are also available for crossing the Hoogly river both from Harwood point as well as Namkhana throughout the day.
Cost of these luxury boats depend upon the capacity of tourists. A small luxury boat with sleepiing area, toilets, etc with a capacity of 15 persons will cost you Rs 6500/- both ways, while a bigger capacity vessel of 50 person will cost 15-18000 depending upon the season. These are both way charges for a single day tour.
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Gangasagar Ferry Timings From Namkhana Ferry Ghat
Departure From
Namkhana Ferry Ghat Side, Start Time 6.00 am. Last Ferry Time 16.30(4.30)pm.
Kachuberia Side Start Time 6.00 am. Last Ferry Time 16.30(4.30)pm.
Frequency of Services Every 60 minutes.
Services are sometimes suspended for 1-2 hours due to low tide.
Ticket Price Rs 40
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Cost Details Of Gangasagar Tour By Car From Kolkata Same Day Tour
Itinerary- Start early from Kolkata/ Howrah at around 5 am to 6 am to reach Kwakdwip Lot 8 by 9 am. Take ferry as per timings, to reach Kachuberia from where you take car to reach Gangasagar River Confluence. You can walk or take a e rickshaw to the sea bathing place and return to Kapil Mumi Ashram to offer puja. Later pickup by car and visit Bharat Sevaashram Sangha. Then return to Kachuberia to catch ferry. Once you cross river you board waiting car and start for Kolkata. Enroute you stop at Diamond Harbor and Swaminarayan Temple at Pailan. Distance from Kolkata to Gangasagar is about 132 kms with 1 hours ferry timing excluded.Transfer From Howrah/Central Kolkata to Namkhana Lot 8 Ferry Ghat.
Cost/Price
*Ac Sedan Car 1- 4 person- Rs 4800/-,
*Ac Innova Car 5-7 Person - Rs 5800/-,
*Ac Tata Winger 9-13 Person- Rs 8300/-
All Inclusive Toll, Parking, Driver Charges.
*Bus For Larger Group- On Request.
For Pickup & Drop From Kolkata Airport/Salt lake/New Town/Rajarhat, *Sedan- Rs 600/-, *Innova- Rs 750/-, *Tata Winger- Rs 1100/-.
Ferry Tickets Rs 10 Per head one way Lot 8 to Kachuberia Ferry Ghat.
Gangasagar Transfers & Sightseeing(Optional)
*Ac Sedan Car 1-4- Rs 2200/- All Inclusive. *Tata Sumo/Tavera 5-8 Rs 2500/- All Inclusive.
E Rickshaw for travelling between Kapil Muni and beach (about 700 mtrs) is Rs 250 both ways.
Q: What is the running time of ferry to Gangasagar island?
A: Ferry runs between the island and mainland starts from 6 am and ends at 10 pm.
Q: When does the ferry services get suspended?
A: Ferry Services are suspended during low tide for 6 hours, and sometimes due to bad weather. But those situations are predictable and can be easily managed by travel agencies who operate tours on regular basis.
Q: Are there reserved private ferry services available to book?
A: Yes Private ferry or luxury boats can be booked but the cost will be around 6500 for a small one and may go to 18000 for higher capacity ones.
Q: How safe is the ferry services?
A: The ferry services Govt. one as well as private ones are 100% percent safe.
Q: Are the shared ferries very crowded?
A: The ferries are generally not very much crowded but the 1st or 2nd ferry that starts after suspention of services tend to be a little over crowded.
Gangasagar 1 Night 2 Days tour Itinerary
DAY 1 Pick you up from Airport/Station/Kolkata at convinient time by Car/ Passenger Van/ Bus (According to your group strength) then transfer toto reach Kwakdwip Lot 8. Coss river by ferry or private boat, then get on to the waiting vehicle to reach your stay. Afternoon free to explore local villages or relax on beachside. A sunset with the sea is awesome sight. Relax in our ashram or hotel of your choice in the evening with bhajen & kirtan if you are staying at ashram. Overnight at Resort.
Day 2 Early for go for Gangasagar Snan or bathe in the holy river confluence and then offer puja at Kapil Muni Asram and take a walk on the beach and the vendors selling items pertaining to Gangasagar. Return To hotel/ashram, have breakfast and then checkout. Reach Kachuberia to board ferry and take waiting car to reach our resort by late evening. While returning visit the Swami Narayan Temple at Pailan. Then our car will drop at your desired location in Kolkata/Station/Airport. With that Gangasagar tour package ends.
Cost For Non AC Accommodation and AC Car Transfers From Kolkata, Island Car Transfer, Ferry Tickets, E Rickshaw & Dinner and Breakfast.
2 Rs 6000/- Per Head, 4 to 13 Heads- 4000/- per head.
For AC Rooms With Geyser in wash room Rs 1000/- per room extra.