Top Things to do in South 24 Parganas District
10 Things to do in South 24 Parganas District That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in South 24 Parganas District, India including Henry's Island, Gangasagar, Kapil Muni Temple, Sagardwip Beach, Jambu Dwip, Sajnekhali Bird Sanctuary, Bakkhali Watch Tower, Diamond Harbour, Sudhanyakhali Watch Tower, Tin Kona Island.
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1. Henry's Island
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 140 reviews
Reviewed By santabhanu - Kolkata (Calcutta), India
It's located in Bakkhali about half an hour to forty five minutes drive by local toto from Bakkhali Tourist lodge. There is also some lodge developed by Fisheries department of Government of West Bengal. Beach is accessible by walking for about 10 minutes on a paved way from the vehicle parking place. This paved way goes through the mangrove jungle on the beach. The sand on this beach is of very fine grain almost feels like dust. Sea is not rough on this beach. Upto quite some distances in the sea the beach is flat. There is a watch tower on the beach which one could climb by stairs.
2. Gangasagar
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 89 reviews
Reviewed By akrtrourist
Recently we had the opportunity to visit the famous Kapil Muni's temple located in Sagar island, South 24 Pargana, West Bengal, India near the Bay of Bengal, the confluence of river Hoogly (Ganga) and Baratala river. We were fortunate to pray inside Kapil Muni'r temple three times including an evening aarti and offered puja after a bath in morning hours in a very nice environment. As we had one night stay at Sagar Island, We could also visit many other religious places like Manasa Devi temple, Nagaraja temple ,Ramakrishna Mission at Manasa dwip and Yogendra Matth & Swami Omkarnath temple and Bharat Sevashram Sangha etc. Famous Ganga Sagar Mela generally starts in the first week of January and continues till mid January every year. With a holy dip in the Ganga Sagar on the early hours of makar Sankranti day( generally falls on 14th January) the offerings to the Kapil Muni'r temple is considered as a most holy ritual for Hindus. Very very large gathering of devotees take place during this auspicious time in Sagar Island, Ganga Sagar every year. One of the option to reach Ganga Sagar from Kolkata is by road one has to reach Kakdwip Lot No.8 Jetty No.4 and cross River Muri Ganga by passenger vessel ferry service to reach a place known as Kachuberia, Sagar island. Thereafter again by road one has to travel around 32Km to reach Kapil Muni'r temple. It is advisable to cross the river by ferry service preferably in the morning hours before 10.30hrs as due to low tide time no ferry service operates and one may have to wait for 4/5 hours. Advisable to check tide timing and vessel service timing beforehand. Moreover one should try to reach Ganga Sagar before noon. It is believed that the devotee at least once in life time should try to visit this holy place and offer prayer. Hope the review is helpful.
3. Kapil Muni Temple
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4.0 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By 350satisht - Gorakhpur, India
It is the main temple complex of the Gangasagar island.located less than one Km distance from the bathing sea- beach.Mainly devoted to Muni Kapil, whose Idol is in the center,and on his Rt side is Ma Ganga and on Lt side is idol of king sagar-whose 60000 sons were burned to ashes by the rage of Kapilmuni.Besides their are other small sanctoms with idols of Ram Darbar, Sankat mochan Hanumanji , Shiv Darbar, Narisingh Bhagwan , Goddesses Durga ji and Kali ji.,Aswamedh horse .Ambience in and around the temple is very neat and clean .Piligrim first take holy bath in the nearby sea them come to this temple for darshan. Satish Tripathi Gorakhpur , [email protected]
4. Sagardwip Beach
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4.0 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By AarushMunde - Kolkata (Calcutta), India
here we have to do bath....water is not so clean.....so i had washed my hand n leg ...no need to take toto here if u can walk for 20 minutes ....
5. Jambu Dwip
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4.0 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By ParomitaHalder
Take a boat ride from the fishing harbor at rs.100/150 to Jambudwip if you love to travel on water. The place has a history of its own which the boatman will be able to tell you . Enjoy the waves and tranquility of the ride.
6. Sajnekhali Bird Sanctuary
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4.0 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By SubirChandra - West Bengal, India
Really an awesome experience. I was in this tour with friends family on January 2020. though being a hectic traveller this types of experience is the first in my life. a neat & clean forest rest garden for open for thirsty traveller. the place is fence with thick net but a fear mixed atmosphere exist everywhere. your can see with your physical eyes the mainland of Royal bengal tiger
7. Bakkhali Watch Tower
8. Diamond Harbour
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By sagarc_13 - Meerut, India
Diamond harbour is very near to the junction of river meets the ocean. Its a prime link to kolkata port and a connector to the big ships and containers . Sit idle and enjoy local shop hot tea or coffee. Try the.ghugni bread or bread toast or deem toast etc with the cool breeze of ganga.
9. Sudhanyakhali Watch Tower
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By Kanchan58 - Bengaluru, India
This watch tower oversees the deep mangrove forest of Sunderban with Sundari & Garan trees. If you are lucky you can perhaps get a glimpse of the Royal Bengal Tigers too. You can definitely see deers.
10. Tin Kona Island
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
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