Ganges River Cruises

On your journey through India, include a Ganges luxurious river cruise to your itinerary and experience the rich culture, fascinating colonial influences, and local life along the river. See Hindu temples, Muslim mosques, grand palaces and humble artisan villages as you cruise the Ganges on a round trip from Kolkata. You will be entranced by sacred sites, artisans and riverside villages.

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17 Days Delhi to Kolkata

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13 Days Delhi to Kolkata

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12 Days Kolkata to Varanasi

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19 Days Delhi to Varanasi

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Discover Must do experiences and highlights cruising the Ganges

Matiari Brass Village

Matiari Brass Village

Marvel at the intricate decorative work created by hand in the making of brassware and utensils that is the livelihood of the Bengali village of Matiari.

Hazarduari Palace

Hazarduari Palace

Explore the artefacts of the eight galleries within the ‘Palace of 1000 doors’ in Murshidabad. See intricate silverware, historic weaponry, sculptures, religious and palatial finery.

Visit Kolkata’s Flower Markets

Visit Kolkata’s Flower Markets

Stroll through the colourful Mullik Ghat Flower Market as a rainbow of blooms and garlands are auctioned off. Bright, frenzied and fantastic to see.

Take a Rickshaw Ride

Take a Rickshaw Ride

Take to the streets by rickshaw for a thrilling trip through the beautiful chaos of India’s thoroughfares. A quintessential experience that will leave you with white knuckles and a big smile.

108 Shiva Mandir Temples

108 Shiva Mandir Temples

Take a rickshaw ride across Kalna to visit Naba Kailash, where you can explore the identical 108 terracotta temples arranged in two circles. Discover the many temples of Kalna, a highlight of this city.