In the spiritual depths of Gangasagar

At the southern tip of West Bengal, where the river Ganga meets the Bay of Bengal sea, lies Gangasagar. Every year, on the day of Makar Sankranti, pilgrims – commoners to ascetics – gather here for a holy dip in the confluence to wash away their sins and pay their respect to the presiding  deity of Kapil Muni. Today, the fair attracts a lot of travellers and photographers too. Usually, visitors stay on boats or in the transit camps set up here. West Bengal Tourism offers one night – two days package tours where you travel and stay in a launch.

What: Gangasagar Mela, West Bengal
Where: Sagar Island, about 135 km from Kolkata
When: January 14-15, 2015
Contact: www.westbengaltourism.gov.in