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Ganges Voyager, 7 Night Artisans of Bengal: The Easter Cruise ex Kolkata return

Cruise Ganges Voyager, 7 Night Artisans of Bengal: The Easter Cruise ex Kolkata return
Cruise Line Antara
Ship Ganges Voyager
Destination India Rivers
Brief Description 7 Night Artisans of Bengal: The Easter Cruise ex Kolkata return onboard Ganges Voyager
Type of Cruise River
Departure Date 15 Apr 2025
Cruise Description Day 1: EMBARKATION: 12:00 PM ARRIVE KOLKATA - EMBARKATION (L/D)
Arrive in Kolkata and transfer to the jetty to embark the ship. Lunch onboard. Thereafter a Panoramic Tour of Dalhousie Square’s heritage buildings; St. John's Church and the Victoria Memorial.

Day 2: KOLKATA TOUR – BALLY BRIDGE (EASTER) (B/L/D)
After breakfast, visit the Flower Market, where you can see artists creating a variety of garlands, ornaments, and other items made of flowers and leaves for temples, weddings, and other uses. Thereafter, visit Kumartuli, a traditional potters’ quarter renowned for its sculpting prowess. Return to ship for lunch. Return to the ship for lunch and begin sail upstream passing below the Howrah Bridge and seeing various colonial buildings along the Ganges River to Bally Bridge.

Day 3: BALLY BRIDGE – BANDEL (B/L/D)
We sail further upstream to Bandel while enjoying breakfast and lunch onboard. Post lunch we visit the Hooghly Imambara, a famous Shiya pilgrimage center that provides housing for pilgrims as well as classrooms.

Day 4: BANDEL – KALNA (B/L/D)
We sail to Kalna enjoying breakfast and lunch onboard. Upon arrival ride e-rickshaws 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 depicting themes of Hindu epics and day-to-day life. Return to the ship walking through the local vegetable market.

Day 5: KALNA – NABADWIP – MAYAPUR (B/L/D)
Today sail to Nabadwip while having breakfast and lunch. Upon arrival walk in the riverbank village known for its handloom weaving of cotton fabric, mainly saris and stole/scarves, and other activities. Ride the country boat across the river to Mayapur, the headquarters of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). Stroll in the pilgrim’s bazaar, meet Krishna followers, and visit the temple, which is comparable in size to the Vatican

Day 6: MAYAPUR – GUPTIPARA – FULIA (B/L/D)
This morning a short sail brings us to Guptipara. After breakfast explore the town visiting the Vaishnav temples that contain some fantastic terracotta works. Also, visit a potter’s home to see and interact with the artisans creating various clay items. Return to ship for lunch. Thereafter sail to the opposite bank and visit the weaving village of Fulia which specializes in a combination of jacquard and jamdani saree weaving.

Day 7: FULIA – CHANDERNAGORE – SERAMPORE – KOLKATA (B/L/D)
Enjoying breakfast onboard sail to Chandernagore which was established as a French colony. Upon arrival explore the colonial buildings along the promenade, including the former French governor's residence, now converted into a museum that features items depicting life during that period. Also, visit the Sacred Heart Church. Return to the ship and sail to Serampore. Post lunch walk in the old quarters to see the Danish Tavern, St. Olav's Church, and other Danish heritage monuments. Continue sail to Kolkata, arriving by the evening.

Day 8: KOLKATA DISEMBARK (B)
Following breakfast disembark the ship.

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
15 Apr 2025
Pricing
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Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
15 Apr 2025 Kolkata (Calcutta)
16 Apr 2025 Kolkata (Calcutta)
16 Apr 2025 Bally, West Bengal
17 Apr 2025 Bandel, West Bengal
18 Apr 2025 Kalna, India
19 Apr 2025 Nabadwip, West Bengal
19 Apr 2025 Mayapur, India
20 Apr 2025 Guptipara, West Bengal
20 Apr 2025 Fulia, West Bengal
21 Apr 2025 Chandernagore, West Bengal
21 Apr 2025 Serampore
21 Apr 2025 Kolkata (Calcutta)
22 Apr 2025 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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