Itinerary
- Day 1
Kolkata
You'll arrive in Kolkata and head to the jetty for boarding around noon. After settling in and having lunch onboard Ganges Voyager, you'll take a panoramic tour through Dalhousie Square to see heritage buildings like St. John's Church and the Victoria Memorial. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
- Start point
- Hooghly, West Bengal, India (Once we receive your arrival details in advance, you will be met & greeted at the airport & transferred to the jetty., 12:00 - 14:00)
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch onboard), Dinner (Dinner onboard)
Included Activities
- Panoramic Tour of Dalhousie Square heritage buildings
- Visit St. John's Church
- Visit Victoria Memorial
Landmarks/POIs Dalhousie Square St. John's Church Victoria Memorial - Day 2
Kolkata
Following breakfast, you'll visit the Flower Market where artisans craft garlands and temple ornaments, then head to Kumartuli to watch traditional potters at work. Back onboard for lunch, and afterward you'll sail upstream past the Howrah Bridge while viewing colonial architecture along the Ganges toward Bally Bridge. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast onboard), Lunch (Lunch onboard), Dinner (Dinner onboard)
Included Activities
- Visit Flower Market
- Visit Kumartuli traditional potters' quarter
- Sail upstream on Ganges River passing Howrah Bridge
Landmarks/POIs Flower Market Kumartuli Howrah Bridge - Day 3
Bandel
You'll sail upstream to Bandel, enjoying breakfast and lunch onboard. After lunch, you'll visit the Hooghly Imambara, an important Shia pilgrimage site with housing for visitors and educational spaces. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast onboard), Lunch (Lunch onboard), Dinner (Dinner onboard)
Included Activities
- Visit Hooghly Imambara
Landmarks/POIs Hooghly Imambara - Day 4
Kalna
The ship sails to Kalna where you'll take e-rickshaws to the Rajbari temple complex, including the Nabakailas temple with its 108 eight-slope-roofed shrines devoted to Lord Shiva. You'll see diverse architecture and terracotta carvings depicting Hindu stories and daily scenes. On your way back through the local vegetable market, you may catch the Dol-Jatra procession with decorated palanquins and traditional color celebrations. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast onboard), Lunch (Lunch onboard), Dinner (Dinner onboard)
Included Activities
- E-rickshaw ride to Rajbari temple complex
- Visit Nabakailas temple
- Walk through local vegetable market
Optional Activities
- Witness Dol-Jatra procession (seasonal, subject to availability)
Landmarks/POIs Rajbari temple complex Nabakailas temple - Day 5
Mayapur
Sailing to Nabadwip, you'll celebrate Holi onboard with colored gulal powder, music, and festive sweets and snacks. After arriving, you'll walk through the riverbank village known for handloom weaving. A country boat takes you across to Mayapur, the ISKCON headquarters, where you'll stroll the pilgrims' bazaar, meet Krishna devotees, and visit their temple complex. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast onboard), Lunch (Lunch onboard), Dinner (Dinner onboard)
Included Activities
- Holi festival celebration onboard
- Walk in Nabadwip riverbank village
- Country boat ride to Mayapur
- Visit ISKCON temple in Mayapur
- Explore pilgrims' bazaar
Landmarks/POIs Nabadwip Mayapur ISKCON Temple - Day 6
Fulia
A short sail brings you to Guptipara after breakfast. You'll explore Vaishnav temples known for their terracotta work and visit a potter's home to see artisans creating clay pieces. Back onboard for lunch, then you'll sail across the river to Fulia, a weaving village specializing in jacquard and jamdani sarees. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast onboard), Lunch (Lunch onboard), Dinner (Dinner onboard)
Included Activities
- Visit Vaishnav temples in Guptipara
- Visit potter's home and interact with artisans
- Visit weaving village of Fulia
Landmarks/POIs Vaishnav temples Fulia weaving village - Day 7
Serampore - Kolkata
After breakfast, you'll explore Chandernagore, the former French colony, walking the promenade to see colonial buildings including the old governor's residence now a museum and the Sacred Heart Church. You'll return to the ship and sail to Serampore, then after lunch walk the old quarters to see Danish heritage sites like the Tavern and St. Olav's Church. The ship continues to Kolkata, arriving by evening. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast onboard), Lunch (Lunch onboard), Dinner (Dinner onboard)
Included Activities
- Explore Chandernagore colonial buildings
- Visit former French governor's residence museum
- Visit Sacred Heart Church
- Walk Serampore old quarters
- Visit Danish Tavern
- Visit St. Olav's Church
- Explore Danish heritage monuments
Landmarks/POIs Chandernagore French Colony French Governor's Residence Museum Sacred Heart Church Serampore Danish Tavern St. Olav's Church - Day 8
Kolkata
After breakfast at 09:00 hrs, you'll disembark the ship and transfer for your onward journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast onboard)
