Itinerary
- Day 1
Kolkata
You'll land at Kolkata Airport where a Uniworld representative meets you for the transfer to Ganges Voyager II. Once onboard, settle into your cabin and get oriented before departure.
- Day 2
Kalna
Head to Kalna, a former river trade hub now known for its Hindu temples built by the maharajas of Bardhaman. The Rajbari temple complex is the main stop, and if you're interested, your guide can take you through the local market afterward.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Rajbari Temple Complex Visit
- India's 'Temple City' excursion
Optional Activities
- Local market walk with guide
Landmarks Rajbari Temple Complex - Day 3
Matiari
Travel inland to Matiari village where local brass craftsmen demonstrate traditional techniques. You'll see how they work with metal and can watch the entire process or try your hand at it if you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Matiari Master Craftsmen with an Introduction to Brass excursion
- Day 4
Baranagar
Spend the day in two Bengali towns with significant architectural history. Murshidabad City is first, then you'll take a buggy ride to the Katra Mosque. Later, head to Baranagar Village to see more monuments connected to the ruling families of the region.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Murshidabad City
- Ride by Buggy to Katra Mosque
- Visit to Baranagar Village
Landmarks Katra Mosque - Day 5
Ganges River Sailing
The ship sails along the Ganges River, one of the world's most sacred waterways. From the deck, you'll see small villages and cities pass by, and there's a chance to spot endangered Ganges river dolphins if you're lucky.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Khusbagh Walk
- Day 6
Mayapur
Visit Mayapur, the international hub of the Hare Krishna movement, where the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium is still being built. After that, explore the French colonial heritage at what was once a French outpost in India.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hare Krishna Complex and Temple of the Vedic Planetarium
- India's French Colonial Heritage excursion
Landmarks Temple of the Vedic Planetarium Hare Krishna Complex - Day 7
Kolkata
Disembark and explore Kolkata's history tied to Mother Teresa and the British colonial period. Walk through the Flower Market, check out Kumartuli potter's colony, and tour colonial sites. You can choose one optional activity: visit the NGO Calcutta Rescue or see Mother Teresa's Home and Tomb.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Welcome and Farewell Gala Dinners), Lunch, Dinner (Welcome and Farewell Gala Dinners)
Included Activities
- Kolkata City Tour with Visit to the Flower Market
- Kumartuli Visit (Potter's Colony) And Colonial Sites
Optional Activities
- NGO 'Calcutta Rescue' Visit
- Mother Teresa's Home and Tomb
Landmarks Flower Market Kumartuli - Day 8
Kolkata to Mumbai
Fly from Kolkata to Mumbai and head to The Oberoi Mumbai on the Arabian Sea coast. The afternoon is yours to rest and settle in after travel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 9
Mumbai to Train
Board The Maharajas' Express luxury train in Mumbai. Get settled into your cabin as your rail journey across India begins.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 10
Udaipur
Arrive in Udaipur, which spreads across seven lakes and hillsides. Take a boat ride on Lake Pichola and visit the City Palace. By midday, grab lunch at a local restaurant in town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant in Udaipur), Dinner
Included Activities
- Lake Pichola Boat Ride
- City Palace
Landmarks Lake Pichola City Palace 
- Day 11
Jodhpur
Reach Jodhpur, the 'Blue City,' where the streets are lined with blue-painted houses. Tour Mehrangarh Fort and walk through the Old Clock Tower Market area to get a feel for the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Mehrangarh Fort and Walking Tour of the Old Clock Tower Market
Landmarks Mehrangarh Fort Old Clock Tower Market 
- Day 12
Bikaner
After breakfast onboard, head to Bikaner, a 15th-century city built from red sandstone in what was once a barren desert. The morning is free to explore on your own or relax on the train. Later, there's an exclusive barbeque dinner out on the sand dunes outside the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Onboard breakfast with countryside views), Lunch, Dinner (Exclusive Barbeque Evening on the Sand Dunes)
Included Activities
- Junagarh Fort
- Exclusive Barbeque Evening on the Sand Dunes
Landmarks Junagarh Fort 
- Day 13
Jaipur
Pull into Jaipur, the 'Pink City,' known for warm hospitality. Visit Amber Fort in the morning, then you'll have time before an exclusive dinner venue in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at an exclusive venue)
Included Activities
- Amber Fort Visit
Landmarks Amber Fort 
- Day 14
Ranthambore
Travel to Ranthambore for a safari through the national park, which has a significant Bengal tiger population. After the safari, visit the historic ruins of Fatehpur Sikri.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Safari at Ranthambore National Park
- Fatehpur Sikri
Landmarks Ranthambore National Park Fatehpur Sikri 
- Day 15
Agra to New Delhi
Rise early for a sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal. Return to the train and continue to New Delhi, where you'll get off and transfer to The Oberoi New Delhi for your final night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell Gala Dinner)
Included Activities
- The Taj Mahal at Sunrise
Landmarks Taj Mahal 
- Day 16
New Delhi Departure
Check out of The Oberoi New Delhi and head to the airport for your flight home. Your Uniworld representative will arrange your departure transfer if that's part of your package.
