Arrive Kolkata, Embarkation (L/D)
Arrival in Kolkata and transfer to the jetty to embark the ship and enjoy lunch on board. Afternoon Panoramic Tour and visit to Mother Teresa’s Home. Enjoy cultural performance onboard.
Matiari - Murshidabad (B/L/D)
Early this morning walk in the village to see and experience the craftsmen at work creating beautiful handcrafted brass items in their home their workshops. Sail onward to Murshidabad, a hidden architectural gem with dramatic whitewashed colonial era structures.
Murshidabad – Jangipur (B/L/D)
We begin the day by visiting the Katra mosque, with its distinctive minarets. Thereafter proceed to visit the Hazarduari Palace, which dominates the waterfront. Built in the Greek “Doric” style the palace has more than a thousand real and false doors and is filled with colonial era antiques, artwork and manuscripts. Return to the ship and sail towards Jangipur
River day Jangipur – Samtaghat (B/L/D)
We will cast off early in the morning to reach the historic Farakka Lock Gate. After crossing the lock we cruise through the connecting canal to the Ganges revealing vast panoramas. We continue sail towards Samtaghat.
River day Samtaghat – Bateshwarsthan (B/L/D)
Today we sail full day towards Bateshwarsthan. Enjoy the amenities onboard. You will be fascinated by the passing landscape and the lively life on the river.
Bateshwarsthan – Sultanganj (B/L/D)
Morning excursion to the excavation site of the 8th century Vikramshila University, which along with Nalanda, was one of the most important Buddhist centres of learning. We return to the ship and sail towards Sultanganj.
Sultanganj – Munger (B/L/D)
After breakfast excursion of Sultanganj, where there are two prominent granite rock-islands in the river that are connected to the mainland by a causeway. On one island is a mosque and on the other is a 16th century Shiva Temple that will be visited. Thereafter sail towards Munger.
: River day Simaria – Patna (B/L/D)
Today we sail full day through wonderful countryside to Patna, the capital and largest city of the State of Bihar.
