Kolkata and Lower Ganges Cruise

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Overview

Savour an in-depth discovery of Kolkata before embarking on a Lower Ganges cruise on this exciting Indian journey. Explore the highlights of Kolkata before setting out on the river aboard the Ganges Voyager for an unforgettable cruise as you soak in the cultural highlights of the life-giving river and its unique communities.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Kolkata

Welcome to Kolkata, the lively ‘City of Joy’. Once the capital of colonial India, Kolkata is a thriving hub of culture and history. Be transferred to your luxury accommodation.

Accommodation: Two Nights, Kolkata, Taj Bengal

Day 2: Kolkata

Set out on an exploration of Kolkata today during an unforgettable Signature Experience. Later, visit Kumartuli, the city’s traditional potters’ quarter. Here you can admire the potters’ incredible craftwork, spanning from clay pots to elaborate statues of gods and goddesses used for a myriad of festivals. This afternoon, enjoy another Signature Experience before dinner this evening.

Signature Experience – Heritage Tram Ride

Set out on a privately chartered heritage tram ride as you explore some of the most picturesque sights of the city.

Signature Experience – Glenburn Penthouse

Savour a delightful afternoon tea at the Glenburn Penthouse, where breathtaking city views set the perfect backdrop. Enjoy an exquisite selection of teas and an array of delectable treats while immersing yourself in the elegant ambience.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3: Kolkata, Embark Ship

Choose your morning sightseeing before transferring to the pier to board the Ganges Voyager, your floating home for the next seven nights. Following lunch on board, head to the Victoria Memorial and its museum, which houses the nation’s largest collection of British colonial artifacts. Later, return to your ship and enjoy a fantastic performance by Baul musicians, whose spiritual customs have been an important cultural contribution in Bengal for hundreds of years, leading to the Baul tradition’s inclusion on UNESCO’s list of Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.

Freedom of Choice – Mallick Ghat Flower Market

Rise early this morning to set off for a stroll across Howrah Bridge to the kaleidoscopic Mallick Ghat Flower Market, which is among the largest in Asia. Explore a bustling world of spectacular colours and scents as you admire the action.

Freedom of Choice – CIMA Gallery and Sasha NGO Tour

Admire the art at CIMA (Centre for International Modern Art) before stepping in to learn about Sasha, an NGO which works with local artisans across India to keep their crafting traditions alive.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Seven Nights, Ganges Voyager

Day 4: Kolkata, Bandel, Kalna

Set out on a morning walking tour featuring some of Kolkata’s best-preserved colonial buildings including the Writer’s Building, General Post Office, High Court and Raj Bhawan (Governer’s House). Take a tour of St John’s Church, which was built in 1756, and features the tombs of several British generals who died in that year’s Siege of Kolkata. After lunch on board, your ship will begin its journey upstream along the Hooghly River on the Lower Ganges. Later today, visit the 19th-century Hooghly Imambara, a prayer hall and famous pilgrimage centre in West Bengal. Admire the massive Victorian clock, between the twin towers, the makers of which also built London’s iconic Big Ben. Return to your ship and sail on to Kalna.