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KOLKATA TO MURSHIDABAD

EXPLORING WEST BENGAL

3 OR 4 NIGHTS

For travellers with less time to go into the heart of West Bengal we have come up with a shorter cruise that takes in a number of key highlights on this most lovely of rivers flowing through the lush, fertile and agriculturally rich West Bengal countryside. These include former European colonies, finely decorated Hindu temples, rural villages and centres of traditional craftmanship not to mention the Nawab’s vast classical palace at Murshidabad from where travellers will return to Kolkata by express train in around 4 hours and be transferred to their hotel.

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OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS

PRE CRUISE EXTENSIONS

India's Golden Triangle 6 Nights Pre Tour

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Delhi & Taj Mahal & Kolkata 4 Nights Pre Tour

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Ancient Kingdom of Bhutan & Kolkata Pre Tour 6 Nights

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POST CRUISE EXTENSIONS

India's Golden Triangle 6 Nights Post Tour

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Delhi & Taj Mahal 3 Nights Post Tour

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OPTIONAL PACKAGE ADDONS

Private Dining

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Pre-Bookable House Wine Package (India)

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Free Flow Drinks & Wine Package (India)

Inclusive Add On
This package is now included free on your cruise for all guests.

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Free Flow Drinks (India)

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ITINERARY

Upstream      Downstream

DAY 1 MURSHIDABAD

Travel by express train (first class) from Kolkata Howrah to Murshidabad (approx. 4 hours) to board your ship in time for lunch. In the afternoon, visit the great Katra Mosque and Nashipara Palace before driving out to see the Katgola Palace. Built in classical Georgian style by rich local merchants, Katgola Palace represents the other side of the coin of the 'White Mughal' period when English and Indian cultures came close to fusion. Moor overnight on the riverbank across from town.

Murshidabad
Murshidabad

DAY 2 BARANAGAR - AJIMGANJ

Continue up the Hoogly which transforms into a charming waterway twisting and turning between banks lined with mustard fields and mango orchards. Morning walk through the fields of the delightfully sleepy village of Baranagar to visit its three gorgeous miniature terracotta temples. This is rural India at its most idyllic. Visit the Jain temples at Azimganj and continue downstream.

DAY 3 MAYAPUR

Explore the village of Mayapur, the headquarters of the ISKCON movement with a new temple comparable in size to the Vatican and largely funded by Alfred B. Ford, the great grandson of car maker Henry Ford. Meet Krishna followers and walk through the pilgrims’ bazaar.

Mayapur
Mayapur

DAY 4 CHANDERNAGORE - HOOGHLY

Continue sailing downstream before landing to visit the imposing Imambara at Hooghly. With verses from the Koran written on its walls, the Imambara is an opportunity to step back in time and relive a slice of Islamic history in Bengal. Sail past the old Dutch settlement of Chinsura to Chandernagore, a French possession until 1950. Visit the 18th century church and Dupleix’s House, erstwhile Governor-General of French India. Disembark in the evening and transfer to hotel.

DAY 5 KOLKATA

After breakfast, disembark and receive a group transfer to the disembarkation point hotel for your onward journey.

Kolkata
Kolkata

WHATS INCLUDED

Cruise Price Includes: 1st class train ticket between Murshidabad and Kolkata Howrah; transfer between Howrah to/from any central Kolkata hotel or address, transfer to/from Ship, entrance fees, guide services (English language), gratuities to crew, main meals, local mineral water, jugged coffee, teas & tisanes.

Cruise Price Excludes: Flights, port dues (if levied), laundry, all visa costs, fuel surcharges (see terms and conditions), all beverages except local mineral water, jugged coffee, teas & tisanes and tips to tour guides, local guides, bus drivers, boat operators and cyclo drivers.

Weather Condition Warning

River cruising on the Lower and Upper Ganges can be severely affected by fog during the months of December and January. This may impact the sailing schedules and the planned excursions. While every effort will be made to make up time and include all activities this is not always possible. Similarly temperatures can drop significantly overnight and in the early mornings, though during the day warmer temperatures can be expected. Winter temperatures during can be well below average with many destinations in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh experiencing long spells of cold.

TRANSFERS & JOINING

DAY 1 MURSHIDABAD

Transfer in the morning from any central Kolkata hotel or address to catch your train from Kolkata to Murshidabad. On arrival transfer to the ship in time for lunch.

DAY 5 KOLKATA

Disembark the ship at 08:00 and transfer from the port in Kolkata to the airport or hotel.

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TRAVEL BLOGS

Siraj-ud-Daulah - The Last Independent Nawab of Bengal

Mirza Muhammad Siraj-ud-Daulah was born in Murshidabad, Bengal, in 1733 to an aristocratic Mughal family. His parents, father Mirza Muhammad Has.... read more

 

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