Trip Details

River Ganges Heritage Cruise

6 Days

Overview

A 260 kilometer long route dotted with historical monuments, religious places and numerous eco-friendly inhabitations, Book our 5 nights 6 Days River Ganges Heritage Cruise from Kolkota will offer you a sneak peek into the Muslim and colonial rule that stayed in the eastern part of India for a long time. Step aboard the River Ganges Heritage Cruise and be a part of a weeklong historical trail.

Highlights

  • ISKCON Temple in Mayapur
  • Bandel-the erstwhile Portuguese colony
  • Full day tour of Murshidabad
  • Tour of Chandannagar Colony- a former French colony

Itinerary

Upon arrival at the Kolkata airport, our tour representative will greet you and assist you in smooth transfer to the hotel. Stay overnight in the hotel.

In the morning, assemble at Millennium Park to board the jetty. By afternoon, the cruiser will start sailing down the Howrah Bridge, Belur Math and Serampore. Here guests have a choice to visit either Serampore or Barrackpore, each of which bears colonial significance. Later, guests will be ushered to Chandannagar colony, which was under French rule from 1673 to 1952. It did come under the possession of English twice but was restored to the French. The erstwhile mansion of French administrator now houses a library, a French school and a museum of antiques, art and sculpture.

The day 3 starts with a visit to Bandel-the erstwhile Portuguese colony. You will visit to Bandel Church, the oldest Christian Church in West Bengal. The Church was built around 1660 by the Portuguese and is dedicated to Nossa Senhora di Rozario. Later, board the cruise and sail up to Kalna. The main attractions of Kalna are terracotta temples and Rajbari. After a short cruise ride, visit Weavers colony at Phulia/ Shantipur, famous Tant, the famous Bengal cotton. Here you can buy fine cotton stoles, saris and dhoti from the Cooperative stores. Later, sail towards Mayapur.

Today, guests will be taken to Mayapur- the headquarters of ISKCON. Later cruise towards Katwa while meandering through the country side. Later, guests will meet Kansari artisans whose brass and bell metal utensils are quite famous. It is the main occupation of Barman family who have inherited the art of making Brass utensils by primitive casting methods. Thereafter, cruise towards Murshidabad passing through countryside.

The day 5 is scheduled for a full day tour of Murshidabad. One of the oldest cities in West Bengal, Murshidabad stands as a testimony to the rich heritage of Nawabs of Bengal. Later, visit to Katra mosque and Katgola Gardens. Katgola is the erstwhile palace garden of Raja Dhanpar Singh Dugar and Lakshmipat Singh Dugar. Besides, you will visit the famous Adinath Temple, built in 1873, by Harreck Chand. Besides, there is Khushbach Cemetery, which houses the remains of Ali Vardi Khan and Siraj Ud Daulah. Later, depart for Murshidabad followed by cruise trip to Katwa in the evening.

Today, after breakfast in the morning, check out of the cruiser at Murshidabad and drive to Kolkata. Upon arrival in Kolkata, you will be transferred to the Kolkata airport to board flight towards next destination.

FAQs

What is West Bengal famous for?

West Bengal is one of the most diverse places in India. It is famous for its cultural heritage, art and crafts, architecture, and food. West Bengal has a plethora of famous tourist spots such as the Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, and Darjeeling Himalayan Railway.

What is the best time to visit West Bengal?

October to March is the best time to visit in West Bengal.

What are the best places to visit in West Bengal?

The best places to visit in West Bengal are Kolkata, Darjeeling, Sundarban national park, Mirik, Digha, Mandarmani , Gangasgar, Siliguri , Murshidabad etc .

What are the most popular tourist places to visit in Kolkata?

Kolkata is the capital of West Bengal. It is a treasure trove of cultural, traditional, and architectural heritage. The popular tourist places in Kolkata are:

  •  Victoria Memorial
  •  Fort William Kolkata
  •  Belur Math
  •  Howrah Bridge
  •  Birla Planetarium
  •  Indian Museum
  •  Kalighat Temple
  •  Dakshineswar Kali Temple

How many days require to visit Kolkata City?

The ideal duration for the Kolkata tour is 2 days. It is a perfect span to cover the famous tourist places of Kolkata City.

Which beach is preferable beach between Digha or Mandarmani?

Both the beaches are good and are being thrived by the tourists throughout the year. It depends on your choice which you would choose over another. Here is a description of both the beaches:

  •  Mandarmani Beach: This beach is more serene and pristine as compare to Digha beach. It is less crowded and very few facilities available there.
  •  Digha Beach: This beach is more crowded than Mandarmani Beach. There are more conveniences and facilities available here.

Which is nearest airport to darjeeling?

Bagdogra airport is the nearest airport to Darjeeling. Situated at a distance of 70 kilometers from darjeeling hill town.

How many airports are there in West Bengal?

 There are only two airports in West Bengal are Netaji Subhash International Airport and Bagdogra Airport near Siliguri.

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