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- Romantic Southern India With House Boat Stay
- Cruise on the Ganges between Kolkata and Varanasi & the splendors of Rajasthan (port-to-port cruise)
- Deep Kerala Backwaters Cruise with Taj Mahal Trip 13 Days
- Mystical Varanasi
- Entrancing Buddha’s Steps By Luxury Cruise India 20 Days
- Kolkata and Lower Ganges Cruise Kolkata → Kolkata (2025)
- Treading the Buddha’s Trail
- Artisans of Bengal | The Holi Cruise
- Secrets of the Sundarbans | A Restful Sojourn
- History Along the River | An Experiential Journey
- Explore historic sites and markets in Cochin
- Relax in Munnar's serene hill station
- Spot wildlife at Periyar National Park
Duration 6 days Destinations Kochi (Cochin), Munnar, Periyar National Park, Alleppey Age Range 5 to 90 year olds Operated in English, German, Italian, French, Spanish, Russian Operator Agra Travels Service & Tours From $890
40% Off- US$534You save $356
Cruise on the Ganges between Kolkata and Varanasi & the splendors of Rajasthan (port-to-port cruise)
- Explore Kolkata's colonial architecture
- Visit Mother Teresa's resting place
- Cruise past Bengal's historic landscapes
Duration 15 days Destinations Kolkata (Calcutta), Bandel, Kalna, Matiari, Baranagar, Murshidabad, Mayapur, Varanasi, Jaipur, AjmerSee all destinations Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator CroisiEurope River Cruises From
40% Off- US$13,046
- Explore Kerala's enchanting backwaters
- Stay overnight on a traditional houseboat
- Visit historic Krishnapuram Palace
Duration 13 days Destinations Kochi (Cochin), Alleppey, Nedumudy, Kumarakom, Agra, Jaipur, New Delhi Age Range 12 to 90 year olds Operated in English Operator TTI TOURS From
40% Off- US$1,207
- Embark on a river cruise in Varanasi
- Experience the Ganga Aarti ceremony
- Stroll through bustling Vishwanath Gali
Duration 4 days Destinations Varanasi Age Range up to 100 year olds Operated in English Operator Antara Cruises From
40% Off- US$715+$175 upfront costs
- Explore Kolkata on arrival and overnight stay
- Sail the Ganges from Farakka to Samtaghat
- Visit ancient Vikramshila University ruins
Duration 20 days Destinations Kolkata (Calcutta), Farakka, Sultanganj, Munger, Patna, Nalanda, Bodhgaya, Varanasi, Kushinagar, LumbiniSee all destinations Age Range 5 to 90 year olds Operated in English Operator TTI TOURS From
40% Off- US$8,372
- Explore Kolkata's colonial past and vibrant culture
- Admire Kumartuli's traditional clay craftsmanship
- Cruise the Ganges and visit historical river landmarks
Duration 10 days Destinations Kolkata (Calcutta), Bandel, Kalna, Matiari, Baranagar, Murshidabad, Mayapur, Chandannagar Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator APT From
40% Off- US$5,952
- Board a train to Farakka and embark on Ganga Vilas
- Explore ancient Vikramshila University ruins
- Visit the Ajgaibinath Temple on a river island
No departure dates availableDuration 11 days Destinations Kolkata (Calcutta), Farakka, Sultanganj, Munger, Patna, Nalanda, Bodhgaya, Varanasi Age Range up to 100 year olds Operated in English Operator Antara Cruises 
- Embark on a heritage tour of Dalhousie Square
- Explore the vibrant Kolkata Flower Market
- Visit the historic Hooghly Imambara
No departure dates availableDuration 8 days Destinations Kolkata (Calcutta), Bandel, Kalna, Mayapur, Guptipara, Chandannagar Age Range up to 100 year olds Operated in English Operator Antara Cruises 
- Embark on a journey from Kolkata to Namkhana
- Explore the Bhagabatpur Crocodile Project
- Witness tribal dances and crafts in Bali village
No departure dates availableDuration 5 days Destinations Kolkata (Calcutta), Namkhana, Sundarbans National Park Age Range up to 100 year olds Operated in English Operator Antara Cruises 
- Embark on a river cruise in Kolkata
- Explore the Hooghly Imambara in Bandel
- Tour Chandernagore's colonial heritage
No departure dates availableDuration 3 days Destinations Kolkata (Calcutta), Bandel, Chandannagar Age Range up to 100 year olds Operated in English Operator Antara Cruises
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