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
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
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
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
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
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 / Mayapur Embark
Early morning drive from Kolkata to Mayapur by road (approx. 5-hrs drive depending upon road traffic conditions). Welcome onboard followed by a safety briefing and lunch.
Late afternoon, proceed to explore Mayapur, the headquarters of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). The new temple built to commemorate the Jubilee year of ISKCON in 2016 and largely funded by Alfred B. Ford, the great grandson of car-maker Henry Ford, can be compared to the Vatican. It also contains a 75- foot domed planetarium.
- Lunch
- Dinner
day 2
Mayapur – Guptipara – Fulia
This morning a short sail brings us to Guptipara, a rural town, renowned for its paddy fields and the Himsagar mango. Explore the town visiting the Vaishnav temples that contain some fantastic terracotta works. Visit a Potter’s home to see and interact with the artisans creating various clay items. In the afternoon, we sail across to the opposite riverbank and visit the weaving village of Fulia that specializes in a combination of Jacquard and Jamdani Saree Weaving. Jamdani is typically handloom woven fabric using a mixture of cotton and gold thread.
Overnight onboard MV Bengal Ganga
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
day 3
Fulia - Chandernagore - Serampore - Kolkata
Today we sail to Chandernagore, which was established as a French colony in 1673. In the afternoon, explore the French colonial buildings walking along the promenade, including the former French governor’s residence, now converted into a Museum. Also visit the Sacred Heart Church. Return to the ship and continue our journey back to Kolkata en route we halt to visit Serampore, an erstwhile Danish colony. Enjoy a walk in the old quarters to see the St. Olav’s Church and other Danish heritage monuments. Continue sail to Kolkata and moor for the night. Evening farewell dinner.
Overnight onboard MV Bengal Ganga
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
day 4
Kolkata Disembarkation
Disembark the ship after breakfast and transfer to the airport or hotel for your onward journey.
Disembarkation Time: 09:00 AM
- Breakfast
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Ship Plan
- Deluxe Cabin
- Dining Room
- Premier Suite
- Deluxe Suite
- Spa
- Lounge
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