Europe on the Ganges
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3 DAYS
A weekend cruise to experience the terracotta and textile wonders of Bengal and an insight into the Ramakrishna Mission.
OVERVIEW
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. Experience true luxury and relax while witnessing this culture with the care and hospitality of the Ganges VoyagerⅡ and its crew.
Late morning embark on the ship .Welcome and safety briefing. Lunch and then Depending on tide timings we will depart for Mangaldweep .We sail past the city of Kolkatta and its iconic bridges .Cocktails for one hour with house brands and dinner onboard with musical entertainment.
Celebration and Grand Dinner onboard Overnight.
Overnight Chandernagore
Stop by Chandannagar for a walk to see the French building and enjoy the local ambience. Later on we come to the countryside and see different crops as well as villages .We continue sailing to Mangaldeep with lunch enroute.
Enjoy the sunset as we sail on the river . Evening a River bank party.
Overnight Mangaldweep
Morning we sail back to Kolkata enjoying breakfast on board. we may stop at an interesting site to walk and explore followed by lunch . Late afternoon we will reach Kolkatta and disembark.
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