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
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
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
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
Mayapur - Kolkata Downstream
Float into an inspiring new lens on Bengal’s cultural legacy—from intricate textile heritage and traditional crafts to the European echoes of French Chandernagore and Danish Serampore. Embark on a slow, soulful exploration of the land, complemented by exclusive, insider access to celebrated champagne houses.
Bengal Ganga
3 Nights
5 Locations
- DEPARTURE
- Kolkata
- RETURN
- Mayapur
- Price from
- *$1510
day 1
Kolkata Embark Tour – Bally Bridge
Upon arrival in Kolkata, meet and greet and transfer to the Uttarpara Jetty for embarking the ship. Welcome onboard followed by a safety briefing and lunch.
We moor for the night on the outskirts of Kolkata city near the Bally Bridge.
Overnight onboard MV Bengal Ganga
- Dinner
day 2
Bally Bridge – Bandel
This morning we set sail upstream to Bandel, meaning port in Bengali was founded by Portuguese settlers who built the Church and a Monastery around 1660.
In the late afternoon, we visit the Hooghly Imambara, one of the famous Shiya pilgrimage centres in West Bengal, built in 1841 by Haji Mohammad Mahasin. The two-story building and surrounding rooms provid housing for pilgrims as well as classrooms, or Madrasa that teach the Koran. The structure contains a Victorian-
era clock with a winding key weighing 20kg.
Overnight onboard MV Bengal Ganga
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
day 3
Bandel – Kalna
Today we sail further upstream to the temple town of Kalna, arriving by afternoon. Post lunch, ride electric rickshaws to the enchanting Rajbari Temple Complex, which has the highest concentration of temples in the region. Visit the Nabakailas Temple, built in 1809 by the Bardhaman Maharaja, which contains 108 eight slope-roofed shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva. Other temples in the complex feature diverse architecture and terra cotta plaques depict themes of Hindu epics, mythical life of Sree Chaitanya, images of Durga, and various aspects of day-to-day life in the region. Return to the ship walking through the local market selling different kinds of seasonal vegetable and fruits.
Overnight onboard MV Bengal Ganga
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
day 4
Kalna – Nabadwip (Mayapur) Disembark / Kolkata Departure (B)
Early morning, we sail towards Nabadwip, which is located across the bank to Mayapur. Literally meaning New (Nab) Island (Dwip), it is the birthplace and abode of Saint Shri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, the founder of the Hindu Vaishnav religion and a great social reformer. Once the capital of the Sena Dynasty under King Lakshman Sena who ruled during the 12th century, the town was an important center of education, religion and culture. Post breakfast disembark the ship and proceed to explore the riverbank village by walk to see the local people engaged in Handloom Weaving of Cotton fabric, mainly saris and stole/scarves and other activities.
- Breakfast
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Ship Plan
- Deluxe Cabin
- Dining Room
- Premier Suite
- Deluxe Suite
- Spa
- Lounge
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