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RIVER SUTRA

KOLKATA ROUNDTRIP
3 DAYS

The land of many cultures and rich traditions, India is a visual delight for the visitors. Each of its diverse regions is the product of its deep-rooted past. This 3-day long voyage entails a round trip to Kolkata via Chandernagore and other prominent cities. Our luxurious abode will add more stars to your experience, leaving you with fond memories.

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ANTARA DESTINATION DISCOVERIES

The colonial heritage of Bengal has inspired many a traveller to embark on a journey that depicts the region’s history through the river Ganges. On the banks of the Lower Ganges, the French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese and English made settlements to trade, preach and farm while local rulers, saints, agriculturalists, musicians and writers created new ways of living as they encountered European commerce, tastes and power. 

ARRIVE KOLKATA, EMBARK

DAY 1

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Settle into your beautifully appointed suites aboard the Antara Bengal Ganga in Kolkata (a city formerly known as Calcutta”The City of Joy” founded by the British Raj in 1773), the gateway to our journey along the worlds holiest river, the sacred Ganges. Embark at the Botanical Jetty, welcomed on board with a refreshing beverage on the sun deck followed by a safety briefing . Depending on the tide the ship starts sailing towards Phulia.Late afternoon delight yourself with a game of Tambola followed by curated dinner.Before calling it a night binge on the movie in the lounge.This evening, delight in the Cruise Director’s Gala dinner and welcome reception.

Kolkata-Phulia-Bansberia-Chandernagore

DAY 2

Start your day with Tea/ Coffee on the Sun deck overlooking the flora fauna on the banks of the river Ganges followed by breakfast.Phulia famous as a textile weaving village known for its Tangail saris specializing in jacquard and Jamdani work. The Phulia Tangail is woven in silk as well as cotton.Enjoy lunch on board while we sail to Bansberia. On reaching Bansberia and anchors mid -stream. Late afternoon disembark to visit Bansberia. You ll walk 500 metres to visit the Hangseshwari temple, an octagonal pillared terra cotta work, buld by Raja Nrisinghadeb in 1801. Return to the ship and sail towards Chandernagore. Evening we have the traditional Baul Singers, Bauls are a very heterogeneous group, with many sects, but their membership mainly consists of Vaishnava-Sahajiyas and Sufi Muslims. Late evening we reach Chandernagore and anchor mid stream.

Chandernagore- Kolkata

DAY 3

Early morning Tea/ Coffee served on the Sundeck overlooking French Colonial heritage. Morning at Chandernagore and explore the heritage of French architecture.Back on board we start sailing back to Kolkata with breakfast on board.
Departure and disembark from Botanical Jetty.

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FEATURED VOYAGES

Offering more than a mere journey, we take you on an experiential voyage into luxury, art, culture, history, spirituality and much more. Every little detail on Antara Cruises has been carefully assimilated to make it a journey of a lifetime.
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 EUROPE ON THE GANGES
 DURATION
 4 DAYS
 FARE FROM
 Rs 75,000

Per Person
PRINCELY MURSHIDABAD
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 TEMPLES, TIGERS & TREASURES
 DURATION
 8 DAYS
 FARE FROM
 Rs 1,75,000

Per Person
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 SECRETS OF SUNDERBANS
 DURATION
 5 DAYS
 FARE FROM
 Rs 1,00,000

Per Person
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 RIVER SUTRA
 DURATION
 3 DAYS
 FARE FROM
 Rs 15,000

Per Person
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 INCREDIBLE BENARAS
 DURATION
 4 DAYS
 FARE FROM
 Rs 1,12,000

Per Person
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 AMAZON OF THE EAST
 DURATION
 4 DAYS
 FARE FROM
 Rs 22,500

Per Person
 KOLKATA – DHAKA
 DURATION
 12 DAYS
 FARE FROM
 Rs 437,250

Per Person
 KOLKATA – BENARAS
 DURATION
 12 DAYS
 FARE FROM
 Rs 437,250

Per Person
PRINCELY MURSHIDABAD
 KOLKATA – MURSHIDABAD ROUNDTRIP
 DURATION
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FARE FROM
 Rs 292,875

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