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Ganga Vilas, 7 Night Patna to Farakka Downstream River Cruise ex Patna to Farakka

Cruise Ganga Vilas, 7 Night Patna to Farakka Downstream River Cruise ex Patna to Farakka
Cruise Line Antara
Ship Ganga Vilas
Destination India Rivers
Brief Description 7 Night Patna to Farakka Downstream River Cruise ex Patna to Farakka onboard Ganga Vilas. Train transfer from Farakka to Kolkata.
Type of Cruise River
Departure Date 06 Nov 2024
Cruise Description Day 1: ARRIVE PATNA EMBARK (D)
EMBARKATION: 04:00 PM
Arrive in Patna and proceed for a sightseeing tour visiting the Golghar and Patna Museum. Transfer to the jetty to embark the ship.

Day 2: PATNA – SIMARIA (B/L/D)
Today we sail full day downstream to Simaria enjoying breakfast and lunch onboard while viewing the riverine countryside.

Day 3: SIMARIA – MUNGER (B/L/D)
After breakfast walk in the riverside village to see the daily activities of the local people. Return to the ship and sail full days towards Munger enjoying lunch onboard. Sailing under the great bridge at Mokameh Ghat we arrive in Munger by the evening.

Day 4: MUNGER (B/L/D)
After breakfast visit the Chandika Sthan Temple, which is dedicated to Goddess Shakti. It is one of the fifty-one Shakti Peethas, associated with the legend of Lord Vishnu who to save the world from Lord Shiva’s wrath, cut into pieces the corpse of Devi Sati that Shiva was carrying. Return to ship for lunch Thereafter visit Munger Fort and the local market popular for fruits, vegetables, textiles, and readymade garments.

Day 5: MUNGER – SULTANGANJ (B/L/D)
Today we sail through the morning enjoying breakfast onboard to arrive in Sultanganj by afternoon. Post lunch excursion to Sultanganj, which is notable for two prominent granite rock islands in the river connected to the mainland by a causeway. On one of the islands is a mosque; on the other larger one is the Ajgaibinath Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. We will visit the Shiva temple.

Day 6: SULTANGANJ – BATESHWARSTHAN (B/L/D)
We sail towards Bateshwarsthan today while enjoying breakfast onboard. Post lunch drive in cars to the archaeological site of Vikramshila University and walk around the ruins. Vikramshila University was an important Buddhist centre of learning under the rule of the Pala Dynasty. Subjects like theology, philosophy, grammar, metaphysics, and logic were taught here.

Day 7: BATESHWARSTHAN – SAMTAGHAT (B/L/D)
Today we sail full day towards Samtaghat. You will be fascinated by the passing landscape and the lively life on the river while enjoying breakfast and lunch onboard. We arrive by the evening at Samtaghat.

Day 8: SAMTAGHAT – FARAKKA – KOLKATA (B)
DISEMBARKATION: 08:00 PM
Sailing in the morning we arrive at Farakka. Disembark after breakfast and transfer to the train station to board a day train to Kolkata. Upon arrival in Kolkata transfer to the airport 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 Patna to Farakka, no liquor will be served on board.

Sailing Dates
06 Nov 2024
13 Nov 2025
Pricing
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Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
6 Nov 2024 Patna
7 Nov 2024 Simaria
8 Nov 2024 Munger
9 Nov 2024 Munger
10 Nov 2024 Sultanganj
11 Nov 2024 Bateshwarsthan
12 Nov 2024 Rajmahal, India For Samtaghat
13 Nov 2024 Farakka Train transfer to Kolkata
13 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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