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Ganges Voyager, The Diwali Cruise ex Kolkata return

Cruise Ganges Voyager, The Diwali Cruise ex Kolkata return
Cruise Line Antara
Ship Ganges Voyager
Destination India Rivers
Brief Description 7 Night The Diwali Cruise ex Kolkata return onboard Ganges Voyager
Type of Cruise River
Departure Date 25 Oct 2024
Cruise Description Day 1: EMBARKATION: 12:00 PM ARRIVE KOLKATA, EMBARKATION – BANDEL – KALNA (L/D)
Arrival in Kolkata and transfer to the jetty for embarkation. Begin sailing upstream to Bandel enjoying lunch onboard. In the evening visit the Hooghly Imambara, a famous Shiya pilgrimage centre that provides housing for pilgrims as well as classrooms. We sail onward to Kalna.

Day 2: KALNA – MATIARI (B/L/D)
After breakfast ride e-rickshaws through the town to visit the Rajbari Temple complex. The Nabakailas Temple contains 108 eight-slope-roofed shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva. Other temples in the complex feature diverse architecture and terracotta plaques depict themes of Hindu epics and various aspects of day-to-day life. Return to the ship walking through the local vegetable market. Begin sail towards the shore-side village of Matiari, while having lunch onboard.

Day 3: MATIARI – KHUSHBAGH (B/L/D)
Early today walk in the village to see and experience the craftsmen at work. These master craftsmen utilize recycled copper to create exquisite pots, platters, and more from their workshops in the village. Return to the ship for breakfast and sail towards Khushbagh. Lunch onboard. In the evening walk through farmland to visit the Mughal-style Garden built by Nawab Ali Wardi Khan. It houses the Nawab’s private mosque and the tomb of the last Nawab of Bengal Siraj-ud-Daula whom the British East India Company defeated at the Battle of Plassey.

Day 4: KHUSHBAGH – BARANAGAR – MURSHIDABAD (B/L/D)
After breakfast explore the village of Baranagar, a lovely example of life in rural India. Visit the 18th-century Char Bangla terracotta temple, built by Rani Bhabani, the landlady of Natore. Return to ship and sail to Murshidabad. Lunch onboard. Thereafter visit the Hazarduari Palace which dominates the waterfront. Ride e-rickshaws to the Katra mosque, which has distinctive minarets.

Day 5: MURSHIDABAD – MAYAPUR (B/L/D)
After a restful morning, enjoying breakfast and observing the local life along the riverbanks, we arrive in Mayapur, the headquarters of the International Society of Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). Post lunch stroll in the pilgrim’s bazaar, meet Krishna followers, and visit the temple, which is comparable in size to the Vatican. The temple has been largely funded by Alfred B. Ford, the great-grandson of car maker Henry Ford.

Day 6: MAYAPUR – CHANDERNAGORE – KOLKATA (B/L/D)
Today we sail to Chandernagore which was established as a French colony. Post breakfast explore the French colonial buildings along the promenade, including the former French governor's residence, now converted into a museum that features an exhibition of items that depict life during this period. Also, visit the Sacred Heart Church which marks the beauty of the architecture during the French period. Return to the ship and continue our journey to Kolkata while enjoying lunch onboard. We arrive in Kolkata by evening.

Day 7: KOLKATA (DIWALI) (B/L/D)
After breakfast, a Panoramic Tour of Dalhousie Square’s heritage buildings; St. John's Church and, Victoria Memorial. Return to ship for lunch. Thereafter visit the Mother Teresa’s Home and Tomb. Mother Teresa started the Missionary of Charity and worked here until her death in 1997. The permanent exhibition includes a visit to her personal room, where we learn her life story and see her charity that is still active. Return to the ship.

Celebrate Diwali by lighting earthen lamps and enjoy a cultural performance onboard.

Day 8: KOLKATA DISEMBARK (B)
Following breakfast disembark the ship and transfer for your onward journey.

Important Note: The itinerary may be readjusted due to local conditions and days of the week, to avoid closure of monuments/museums. Last-minute sailing adjustments may also occur.
Sailing Dates
25 Oct 2024
Pricing
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Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
25 Oct 2024 Kolkata (Calcutta)
25 Oct 2024 Bandel, West Bengal
25 Oct 2024 Kalna, India
26 Oct 2024 Matiari, India
27 Oct 2024 Khushbagh, India
28 Oct 2024 Baranagar, India
28 Oct 2024 Murshidabad, India
29 Oct 2024 Mayapur, India
30 Oct 2024 Chandernagore, West Bengal
30 Oct 2024 Kolkata (Calcutta)
31 Oct 2024 Kolkata (Calcutta)
1 Nov 2024 Kolkata (Calcutta)
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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