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Cruise the mighty Ganges river.
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EXPLORE THE MIGHTY GANGES RIVER
The lower Ganges River | 9 nights
Sep 2019 – Apr 2020, Oct 2020 – Apr 2021 dates available
2 nights pre cruise stay in the Oberoi Grand Hotel in Kolkata
7-nights aboard RV Kalaw Pandaw
Visiting: Kolkata I Barrackpore I Kalna I Matiari I Murshidabad I Baranagar I Ajimganj Mayapur I Chandernagore I Hooghly I Kolkata
Flight Inclusive price from £3,399 per person |
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2-nights pre-cruise stay in the Oberoi Grand Hotel in Kolkata
In the morning, visit the Old Town to witness the bygone era of charming Bengali colonies, chic cafes and traditional houses. Visit the Hooghly River to witness the Howrah Bridge and Colonial Secretariat Buildings. Next stop, experience India’s most colourful Flower Bazaar Markets. Continue to Victoria Memorial, which serves as a museum. Next, arrive at the iconic Eden Garden Cricket Stadium. Visit Mother Teresa’s Mission and House. Later, discover the curious lanes of Kumartuli. The tour ends at Kolkata’s New Market area. |
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Day 1: Kolkata – Barrackpore
Transfer from the meeting point at the Oberoi Grand to embark and sail at noon. Sail past the old Danish colony of Serampore to Barrackpore to land and take a walk through the cantonment – past the Semaphore Tower, Government House, the Temple of Fame and Flagstaff House.
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★ HIGHLIGHT Day 2: Kalna
After breakfast sail upstream and land at the country town of Kalna and take cycle rickshaws to see a group of some of Bengal’s most attractive terracotta temples, as well as the unique Shiva temple with concentric rings made up of 108 lesser shrines. Sail on through the night to a mooring near Matiari.
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Day 3: Matiari
Visit the brass-working village of Matiari, a charming riverside village. Interact with the locals of Matiari and witness the whole primitive process of beating out brass water pots and other vessels. Later, cruise on and visit the battlefield of Plassey where, in 1757, Robert Clive, the Commander-in-Chief of British India, defeated Siraj-ud-Daulah, the last independent Nawab of Bengal, to change the course of Indian history. Moor close to Murshidabad for the night.
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Day 4: Murshidabad
This morning, walk to the Khushbagh, a peaceful Mughal-style garden that encloses the tombs of Siraj-ud-Daulah – the last independent Nawab of Bengal – and his family. Continue a little way upstream to where the great Hazarduari Palace dominates the waterfront. Built by an English architect in 1837, the palace hosts an extensive collection of pictures, china, weapons and other objects. Carry on to visit the great Katra Mosque and Nashipara Palace before driving out to see the Katgola Palace. Built in classical Georgian style by rich local merchants, Katgola Palace represents the other side of the coin of the ‘White Mughal’ period when English and Indian cultures came close to fusion. Moor overnight on the riverbank across from town.
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Day 5: Baranagar – Ajimganj
Continue up the Hoogly which transforms into a charming waterway twisting and turning between banks lined with mustard fields and mango orchards. Morning walk through the fields of the delightfully sleepy village of Baranagar to visit its three gorgeous miniature terracotta temples. This is rural India at its most idyllic. Visit the Jain temples at Azimganj and the Bara Bari Palace and continue downstream.
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★ HIGHLIGHT Day 6: Mayapur
Explore the village of Mayapur, the headquarters of the ISKCON movement with a new temple comparable in size to the Vatican and largely funded by Alfred B. Ford, the great grandson of car maker Henry Ford. Meet Krishna followers and walk through the pilgrims’ bazaar.
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Day 7: Chandernagore – Hooghly
Sail to Chandernagore, a French possession until 1950. Visit the 18th century church and Dupleix’s House, erstwhile Governor-General of French India. Sail upstream past the old Dutch settlement of Chinsura before landing to visit the imposing Imambara at Hooghly. With verses from the Koran written on its walls, the Imambara is an opportunity to step back in time and relive a slice of Islamic history in Bengal. Sail into the night to a mooring near Kalna.
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Day 8: Kolkata DISEMBARK
After breakfast, disembark and transfer to the Kolkata airport or hotel.
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WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR RIVER CRUISE
✤ Return flights and non-UK transfers
✤ All meals on board
✤ Complimentary Tea, coffee and bottled water
✤ Life enriching tour & excursions
✤ Gratuities and more… |
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Fully bonded and protected. Fares are per person based on 2 adults sharing the lowest available cabin. Prices include economy flights from London (regional flights available on request), non-UK transfers, hotels where indicated and port charges. Price is based on 19.01.20 sailing. *On selected sailings only. Available for new bookings only. For full terms and conditions, please visit www.fredrivercruises.co.uk/campaign-terms/. Fred.\ River Cruises is a trading name of Fred. Olsen Travel. Registered in England and Wales No. 02287241
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Full operator T&Cs apply. Fully bonded and protected. All prices quoted are based on two adults sharing a cabin unless otherwise stated, subject to availability & can change without notification. Prices are correct at time of sending but are subject to change without notification. Operators reserve the right to withdraw offers at any time. Star ratings are based on hotel’s own rating systems. Alternative regional airports are available on request, please ask for details. We reserve the right to withdraw offers at any time. Click here for full terms and conditions. © GoCruise.co.uk is a trading name of Fred. Olsen Travel. Registered in England and Wales No. 2287241.
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