7 Nights 8 Days
Beyond Bengal: The Magic of Artisans
aboard Ganges Voyager
Fri Oct 09 2026
Wed Mar 24 2027
12 Cabins
12 Cabins
Price from
*$5540
The Itinerary
Arrive in Kolkata and transfer to the jetty to embark on the ship. Embarkation by 12:00 noon. Welcome onboard followed by the safety briefing and lunch. We will sail depending on the tide conditions below the iconic Howrah Bridge and see the city of Kolkata and the life on the banks of the river from the ship arriving by evening at Serampore
Includes
Fine dining
Meals and complimentary beverages, daily breakfast and fine dining experience served onboard
Excursions
All excursions including exclusive use of the onboard.
Private Guide
A dedicated tour guide, whose itinerary can be tailored towards your preferences
Mayapur
Mayapur is a pilgrimage town in the
Nabadwip CD block in the Krishnanagar Sadar
subdivision of the Nadia district,West Bengal,
India. It is situated at the confluence of
the Jalangi River and the Bhagirathi,a distributary
of the Ganges. The area is considered spiritually
significant by followers and devotees of
Gaudiya Vaishnavism. wikipedia
Kalna
Kalna or Ambika Kalna is a town in the Purba
Bardhaman district of West Bengal, India. It is
the headquarter of the Kalna subdivision, situated
on the western bank of the Bhāgirathi river. The
town is more popularly known as Ambika Kalna,
named after the goddess Kali,Maa Ambika.wikipedia
Chandannagore
Chandannagore and Chandernagor (French),
is a city in the Hooghly district in the
Indian state of West Bengal. It is headquarter
of the Chandannagore subdivision and is a part
of the area covered by Kolkata Metropolitan
Development Authority (KMDA). wikipedia
Bandel
Bandel is a city in the Hooghly district of the Indian
state of West Bengal. It was founded by Portuguese
settlers and falls under the jurisdiction of
Chandernagore Police Commissionerate. It is a
part of the area covered by Kolkata Metropolitan
Development Authority (KMDA) wikipedia
Kolkata
Kolkata, also known as Calcutta
(its official name until 2001), is the
capital and largest city of the Indian state of
West Bengal. It lies on the eastern bank of
the Hooghly River, 80 km (50 mi) west of the
border with Bangladesh. wikipedia
Guptipara
Guptipara is a village in Balagarh, a community
development block that forms an administrative
division in the Sadar subdivision of the Hooghly
district in the Indian state of West Bengal.wikipedia
Serampore
Shreerampore, Shrirampur or Shrirampore)
is a city in Hooghly district of the Indian state of
West Bengal. It serves as the headquarters of the
Srirampore subdivision and is part of the area
covered by Kolkata Metropolitan Development
Authority (KMDA)wikipedia
Fulia
Phulia (also spelled Fulia)
is a census town in the Santipur CD block of the
Ranaghat subdivision in the Nadia district in the
Indian state of West Bengal.[1] It is birthplace of
'Adi kavi' of
Bengal Krittibas Ojha.wikipedia
day 1
Arrive Kolkata, Embarkation – Serampore
Arrive Kolkata in the morning and transfer to the jetty to embark the ship. Lunch onboard. Thereafter a panoramic tour of the well-preserved British colonial buildings in Dalhousie Square; St. John’s Church, and the Victoria Memorial.
Overnight onboard Ganges Voyager
- Lunch
- Dinner
day 2
Serampore – Santipur
Post breakfast walk in Serampore, the erstwhile colony of the Danish East Indian Company. Visit the old quarters to see the Tavern, St. Olav’s Church, and other Danish heritage monuments. Return to the ship and sail onwards to Santipur. Post lunch, walk through the farms, banana plantations and view the village life of this quaint town.
Overnight onboard MV Ganges Voyager
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
day 3
Santipur – Kalna
Sail further upstream to Kalna enjoying breakfast onboard. Walk through the morning local market which has resplendent produce and fresh fish. Walk further to the Rajbari temple complex. The Nabakailas temple contains 108 eight-slope-roofed shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva. Other temples in the complex feature diverse architecture and terracotta plaques depicting themes of Hindu epics and day-to-day life. Return to the ship by e- rickshaws. Later we sail upstream towards Mayapur arriving in the evening.
Overnight onboard MV Ganges Voyager
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
day 4
Kalna – Mayapur
Morning, visit the Mayapur Temple. Commissioned by the Ford foundation, the dome of the temple is exquisite and imitates the Vatican. Its cerulean blues and gold glisten in the morning sun against the blues and greens of the river. Ride the country boat across the river to the headquarters of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). Stroll in the pilgrim’s bazaar, meet Krishna followers, and visit the temple. Afternoon, further exploration in the surrounding areas.
Overnight onboard MV Ganges Voyager
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
day 5
Guptipara – Fulia
This morning sail to Guptipara. Explore the town visiting the Vaishnav temples that contain some fantastic terracotta hand carved tiles. Also, visit a potter’s home to see and interact with the artisans creating everyday clay items. Return to ship for lunch. Thereafter sail to the opposite bank and visit the weaving village of Fulia which specializes in a combination of Jacquard and Jamdani saree weaving.
Overnight stay onboard MV Ganges Voyager
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
day 6
Bandel – Chandernagore – Bally
Enjoy a morning sail to Bandel while enjoying breakfast onboard. Visit the Hooghly Imambara, a famous Shia pilgrimage center that provides housing for pilgrims as well as classrooms. The clocktower, which is centuries old has magnificent views of the majestic Ganges.
Enjoying lunch onboard, sail to Chandernagore which was established as a major colony by the French East India Company. Walk along the promenade that houses many old colonial style buildings. Visit the former French governor’s residence, now converted into the Dupleix Museum and the Sacred Heart Church.
Return to the ship and continue to sail towards Kolkata, arriving near Bally.
Overnight stay onboard MV Ganges Voyager
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
day 7
Kolkata
After an early breakfast, visit the Flower Market of Kolkata. Situated at the foot of the iconic cantilever Howrah bridge, it is touted as Asia’s largest. The hustle and bustle of the early morning make it a delightful and unique spot. Thereafter, drive to Kumartuli, a traditional potters’ quarter renowned for its sculpting prowess. If lucky, one can spot the entire process that goes behind making the ever-famous life like idols of Kolkata. Return to ship for lunch whilst driving through the colonial part of the city, a panoramic tour of the long-standing buildings from the time of the British East India Company. Enjoy a leisurely afternoon onboard for packing and bill settlements followed by a farewell dinner
Overnight stay onboard MV Ganges Voyager
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
day 8
Kolkata Disembark
Following breakfast disembark the ship and transfer for your onward journey. Disembarkation by 09:00 hrs
- Breakfast
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