Cruise |
Ganga Vilas, 7 Night Varanasi to Patna Downstream River Cruise ex Varanasi to Patna |
Cruise Line |
Antara |
Ship |
Ganga Vilas |
Destination |
India Rivers |
Brief Description |
7 Night Varanasi to Patna Downstream River Cruise ex Varanasi to Patna onboard Ganga Vilas |
Type of Cruise |
River |
Departure Date |
06 Nov 2025 |
Cruise Description |
Day 1: ARRIVE VARANASI (D)
EMBARKATION: 04:00 PM
Embark the ship at the Jetty in Varanasi.
Day 2: VARANASI (B/L/D)
After breakfast we visit the excavation site of Sarnath, the seat where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon after attaining enlightenment in Bodhgaya. Return to the ship for lunch. Thereafter, visit the Ghats by walk to experience the activities and hustle-bustle in the by-lanes. Continue to the riverside and witness the evening “Ganga Aarti” ritual.
Day 3: VARANASI – EN ROUTE TO GHAZIPUR (B/L/D)
Today we sail full day towards Ghazipur enjoying breakfast and lunch onboard. Ghazipur was established by the British East India Company in 1820 as an opium factory. It still produces the drug for the global pharmaceutical industry. We anchor en route to Ghazipur.
Day 4: ARRIVE GHAZIPUR (B/L/D)
A further sailing in brings us to Ghazipur while we enjoy breakfast and lunch onboard. Post lunch visit to the Tomb of Lord Cornwallis, one of the major figures of Indian and British history.
Day 5: GHAZIPUR – BUXAR (B/L/D)
Today we sail to Buxar a prominent town of western Bihar, bordering the State of Uttar Pradesh. Enjoy breakfast and lunch onboard. Upon arrival in Buxar visit the Ram Rekha Ghat. It is associated with a legend from the epic Ramayana that after killing the demoness Tadka, Lord Ram to cleanse himself from the sin of killing a woman, took a bath in the Ganges here. Also visit the Sita Ram Upadhyay Museum, named after a local resident who had donated his personal collection that include archaeological objects, coins and manuscripts.
Day 6: BUXAR – GHAGHRA MOD (B/L/D)
Enjoying breakfast on board we sail towards Ghaghra Mod, the confluence where River Ghaghra meets River Ganges. After lunch enjoy a walk in the riverbank village.
Day 7: GHAGHRA MOD - PATNA (B/L/D)
Sailing in the morning enjoying breakfast and lunch onboard we arrive in Patna, the capital of the State of Bihar. Patna is one of the oldest continuously inhabited places in the world founded in 490 BCE as Pataliputra.
Day 8: PATNA DISEMBARK (B)
DISEMBARKATION: 08:00 AM
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.
• As per government restrictions, from Varanasi to Patna, no liquor will be served on board.
• In Varanasi, due to the location on the holy river, non-vegetarian food is not served onboard.
• Satellite phones & drone cameras are not allowed in Varanasi, please ensure the same, while traveling to Varanasi.
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Sailing Dates |
30 Oct 2024 |
06 Nov 2025 |
Pricing |
Please enquire for pricing |
Cruise Itinerary
Date |
Port |
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Depart |
6 Nov 2025 |
Varanasi |
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7 Nov 2025 |
Varanasi |
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8 Nov 2025 |
Ghazipur, India |
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9 Nov 2025 |
Ghazipur, India |
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10 Nov 2025 |
Buxar, Bihar, India |
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11 Nov 2025 |
Ghaghra Mod, India |
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12 Nov 2025 |
Patna |
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13 Nov 2025 |
Patna |
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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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