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Threads & Makers | The Textile Cruise

8 days
Start and end in Kolkata (Calcutta)

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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 56
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Kolkata

    Start point
    Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), Jessore Rd, Dum Dum, West Bengal, India (Once we receive your arrival details in advance, you will be met & greeted at the airport & transferred to the jetty., 12:00 - 14:00)
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch onboard), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Panoramic tour of Kolkata colonial buildings including Writer's Building, General Post Office, High Court, Raj Bhawan, Town Hall, Council House, Treasury Building, and Reserve Bank of India
    • Visit to St. John's Church, oldest Anglican Church in Kolkata built in 1756
    • Visit to Victoria Memorial Museum
    • Baul musicians entertainment onboard
    Landmarks
    Writer's Building
    General Post Office
    High Court
    Raj Bhawan (Governor's House)
    Town Hall
    St. John's Church
    Victoria Memorial Museum
    Dalhousie Square
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  2. Day 2

    Kolkata

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch onboard), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Kolkata Flower Market
    • Visit to Kumartuli pottery quarter
    • Sail upstream past Howrah Bridge and colonial buildings
    Landmarks
    Kolkata Flower Market
    Howrah Bridge
    Kumartuli
    Bally Bridge
  3. Day 3

    Bandel

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Hooghly Imambara
    • Climb the Clock Tower for river and countryside views
    Landmarks
    Hooghly Imambara
  4. Day 4

    Kalna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Electric rickshaw ride to Rajbari Temple Complex
    • Visit to Nabakailas Temple
    • Visit to local weaver's home to see traditional muslin cloth weaving
    • Walk through local vegetable market
    Landmarks
    Rajbari Temple Complex
    Nabakailas Temple
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Mayapur

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walk through Nabadwip riverbank village to observe handloom weaving
    • Country boat ride to Mayapur
    • Visit to ISKCON temple
    • Tour of new ISKCON temple with 75-foot domed planetarium
    • Meet Krishna followers and walk through pilgrim's bazaar

    Optional Activities

    • Purchase saris and scarves from handloom weavers in Nabadwip village
    Landmarks
    Nabadwip
    ISKCON Temple, Mayapur
  6. Day 6

    Fulia

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Vaishnav temples in Guptipara
    • Visit to potter's home in Guptipara
    • Visit to weaving village of Fulia
    • Interaction with artisans creating Jacquard and Jamdani sarees

    Optional Activities

    • Purchase handwoven sarees and fabrics in Fulia
    Landmarks
    Guptipara Vaishnav Temples
    Fulia Weaving Village
  7. Day 7

    Serampore - Kolkata

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Walk along Chandernagore promenade to view French colonial buildings
    • Visit to former French governor's residence museum (Closed Thursdays & Saturdays)
    • Visit to Sacred Heart Church
    • Walk through Serampore old quarters
    • Visit to Danish Tavern
    • Visit to St. Olav's Church (Danish Church)
    Landmarks
    Chandernagore French Quarter
    Sacred Heart Church
    Serampore
    Danish Tavern
    St. Olav's Church
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  8. Day 8

    Kolkata

    End point
    Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), Jessore Rd, Dum Dum, West Bengal, India (Once we receive your departure details in advance, after fond farewells onboard you will be transferred to the Airport for your onward journey. , 09:00 - 11:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Antara Cruises

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within 3 days
Response rate
100%
Cancellation policy

Antara Cruises Ship

  • Ganges Voyager
    Ganges Voyager
    The ship takes you back in time with the grace and style of the colonial era with wood furniture and hand-stenciled murals. From the air-con… Read more
    Capacity
    56
    Capacity
    Capacity
    56
    Built
    2015
    Built
    2015
    Built
    Guests
    56
    Guests
    Guests
    Crew
    35
    Crew
    35
    Crew
    35
    Length
    56 m / 185 ft
    Length
    185 ft
    Length
    185 feet
    Width
    Width
    Width
    Suites
    5
    Suites
    5
    Suites
    Staterooms
    23
    Staterooms
    23
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Registry
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    Gross Tonnage
    Gross Tonnage
    Electricity
    Electricity
    Electricity
    Beam
    12 m / 41 ft
    Beam
    Beam
    41 feet
    Cruising Speed
    Cruising Speed
    Cruising Speed
    Generators
    Generators
    Generators
    Engines
    Engines
    Engines
    Draft
    Draft
    Draft
    Cabin
    Cabin
    28
    Deck
    Deck
    Deck with Cabins
    Deck with Cabins

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    Asked on August 3rd, 2022

    can you go to Varanasi?

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    • Antara CruisesOperatorWritten August 2022

      Presently cruises of your ship Ganges Voyager are roundtrips from Kolkata. However, there are flights from Kolkata to Varanasi and this is a popular extension to the cruise. So after the cruise you can fly to Varanasi stay for 2 nights and then from Varanasi you can fly to Delhi or Mumbai for your international departure or onward journey.

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    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for India. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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