What is the best time to visit Ganga Sagar (Sagardwip)?
Though the entire winter season between the months of October and March is ideal for a visit to Sagardwip, the month of January is the best time to experience this journey. The Ganga Sagar Mela is one of the most popular fairs in the world, and a holy procession of thousands of people take a dip in the Ganga every year at this place. The entire experience is profound.
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Ganga Sagar (Sagardwip) in Winter (October - February)
While the temperature begins to drop in December, the weather takes a pleasant turn after the monsoon. The winter season in Sagardwip begins from the month of October and continues until March with an average temperature varying from 10 to 22 degrees Celcius. The entire place experiences a breezy atmosphere that's apt for trekking and exploring this scenic beauty. Carry woollens and enjoy the warm sun while sitting on the beach. January is the best time to visit Sagardwip as the festival of Makar Sankranti falls is celebrated with a lot of zeal and enthusiasm. Winter is also the time when Sagardwip witnesses a huge crowd of devotees praying and seeking blessings. The number of people in January increases three folds from the rest of the months. Ganga Sagar Source
Ganga Sagar (Sagardwip) in Monsoon (June - September)
Monsoon season in Sagardwip lasts from June till September. The south-west monsoon winds brings rain in abundance and being a marshy area, the whole place becomes muddy. Transportation to and from the island is disrupted because the ferry rides depend on tides and ocean current. Ideally, you should avoid travelling to Sagardwip during this time. But the whole place looks completely mesmerizing and the heavy rainfalls are also accompanied by mist which makes Sagardwip look magical. The pristine and pious Ganga River comes alive after being dried up in the summer season. Ganga Sagar Source
Ganga Sagar (Sagardwip) in Summer (March- May)
Summers here are warm and humid with the average temperature ranging from 22 degrees to 36-degree Celsius. The humidity is at all time high making it less ideal to visit Sagardwip in summer. However, the evenings and early mornings are much better with a cool breeze, a perfect time for you to laze around. A number of beautiful hotels provide you with the best amenities so that you can spend the day relaxing. But, if you want to roam around exploring the pristine temples and enjoy the various water sports, this is not the right time of the year to visit Sagardwip. Ganga Sagar, Janakpur Source
Events in Ganga Sagar (Sagardwip)
Ganga Sagar Mela
13th January - 15th January 2019
The second most popular mela after Kumbh Mela is the Ganga Sagar Mela. It is India's biggest fair held in Sagardwip, West Bengal and witnesses a large number of people pouring in. Celebrated with grea (Read More)t vigour and enthusiasm, the festival has a cultural and spiritual significance where pilgrims dip themselves in the holy waters of Ganga to purify their souls. Held during the winters, the Mela is an annual gathering of pilgrims which see a number of rituals, lit lamps and chanting in and around Sagardwip.
