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Kolkata, Varanasi and Lower Ganges Cruise Kolkata → Varanasi (2027)

12 days

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From Kolkata (Calcutta) to Varanasi

4.2

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Operator: APT
River Cruise: Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 200
Ages 8+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Kolkata
Kolkata
Accommodation
Hotel (Kolkata)
Day 2
Kolkata
Kolkata
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Elegant dinner with refined regional cuisine)
Accommodation
Hotel (Kolkata)
Included Activities
- Heritage tram tour of Kolkata
- Visit Mother House Kolkata
- Visit National Library of India
- High tea at Glenburn Penthouse
- Elegant dinner with refined regional cuisine
Landmarks
Mother House Kolkata
National Library of India
Day 3
Kolkata
Kolkata
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Ganges Voyager)
Included Activities
- Victoria Memorial visit
- Museum with British colonial artefacts
- Cultural performance by Baul musicians
Optional Activities
- Mallick Ghat Flower Market exploration
- Eden Gardens Park leisurely walk
Landmarks
Victoria Memorial
Mallick Ghat Flower Market
Eden Gardens Park
Day 4
Kolkata - Bandel - Kalna
Kolkata - Bandel - Kalna
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Ganges Voyager)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing bus tour of colonial buildings
- Visit St John's Church
- Visit Hooghly Imambara
Landmarks
Writer's Building
General Post Office, Kolkata
High Court, Kolkata
Raj Bhawan
St John's Church
Hooghly Imambara
Day 5
Kalna - Matiari
Kalna - Matiari
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Ganges Voyager)
Included Activities
- Rickshaw ride through Kalna
- Visit terracotta temples
- Visit Rajbari royal palace complex
- Visit Shiva temples
- Stroll through local market
Landmarks
Rajbari Palace Complex
Shiva Temples, Kalna
Day 6
Matiari - Khushbagh
Matiari - Khushbagh
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Ganges Voyager)
Included Activities
- Morning walk through Matiari
- Visit copper and brass craft factories
- Stroll through Khushbagh gardens and cemetery
- Visit tomb of Siraj ud-Daula
Landmarks
Battle of Plassey Site
Tomb of Siraj ud-Daula
Day 7
Khushbagh - Baranagar - Murshidabad
Khushbagh - Baranagar - Murshidabad
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Ganges Voyager)
Included Activities
- Cruise to Baranagar village
- Walking tour of Baranagar and rural Indian life
- Visit Char Bangla Temples
- Guided tour of Hazarduari Palace
- Toto (electric rickshaw) ride to Katra Mosque
- Visit Katra Mosque with learning about Mohammedan rulers
- Visit grounds of Kathgola Palace
Landmarks
Char Bangla Temples
Hazarduari Palace
Katra Mosque
Kathgola Palace
Day 8
Murshidabad - Mayapur
Murshidabad - Mayapur
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Ganges Voyager)
Included Activities
- Meeting with Hare Krishna community
- Visit Temple of the Vedic Planetarium construction site
Landmarks
Temple of the Vedic Planetarium – Mayapur Chandrodaya Mandir
Day 9
Mayapur - Chandannagar - Kolkata
Mayapur - Chandannagar - Kolkata
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Ganges Voyager)
Included Activities
- Stroll along Chandannagar promenade
- Visit Sacred Heart Church
- Visit Dupleix Museum
Landmarks
Sacred Heart Church
Dupleix Museum
Day 10
Kolkata to Varanasi
Kolkata to Varanasi
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Varanasi)
Included Activities
- Flight from Kolkata to Varanasi
- Aarti Ceremony at sunset
Landmarks
Ganges River, Varanasi
Day 11
Varanasi
Varanasi
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Satvik Thali showcasing contemporary Indian cuisine)
Accommodation
Hotel (Varanasi)
Included Activities
- Sunrise cruise along the Ganges with classical music
Optional Activities
- Visit Sarnath, site of Buddha's first sermon, and private session with a monk
- Silk Weaver Village visit to see traditional Banarasi saree creation
- Guided walking tour of old neighbourhoods including Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Tulsi Akhara fight club
Landmarks
Ganges River, Varanasi
Sarnath
Deer Park, Sarnath
Kashi Vishwanath Temple
Tulsi Akhara
Day 12
Varanasi
Varanasi

Landmarks
Mother House Kolkata
National Library of India

Landmarks
Victoria Memorial
Mallick Ghat Flower Market
Eden Gardens Park

Landmarks
Writer's Building
General Post Office, Kolkata
High Court, Kolkata
Raj Bhawan
St John's Church
Hooghly Imambara

Landmarks
Rajbari Palace Complex
Shiva Temples, Kalna

Landmarks
Battle of Plassey Site
Tomb of Siraj ud-Daula

Landmarks
Char Bangla Temples
Hazarduari Palace
Katra Mosque
Kathgola Palace

Landmarks
Temple of the Vedic Planetarium – Mayapur Chandrodaya Mandir

Landmarks
Sacred Heart Church
Dupleix Museum

Landmarks
Ganges River, Varanasi

Landmarks
Ganges River, Varanasi
Sarnath
Deer Park, Sarnath
Kashi Vishwanath Temple
Tulsi Akhara

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Where You'll Stay

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Kolkata
Hotel
Days 1, 2
Ganges Voyager
Hotel
Days 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Varanasi
Hotel
Days 10, 11

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Rating: 4.2(27 reviews)
Response time: within 1 day
Response rate: 67%
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Tour Operator
4.2

AlanSiew
April 24th, 2019
We went on a 25 days Vietnam and Cambodia Tour from 25th March to 18th April 2019. Overall the tour is good but we do...
We went on a 25 days Vietnam and Cambodia Tour from 25th March to 18th April 2019. Overall the tour is good but we do have some complains to make. First the two nights trip to Sa Pa, we were not met by a tour director just the tour guide. On the first day we were to leave for Sa Pa at 8am, this guide turned up an hour late giving the excuse his bike broke down on the way giving no apologies. Secondly the bus that took us on a 5 hour journey to Sa Pa is ill equipped with many seats without safety belts. The ride to Sa Pa was bad especially for those sitting at the back. We arrived at Sa Pa at 2.30pm, instead of sending us straight to the restaurant for late lunch, the guide took us to the hotel, checkin and then use the hotel motor cart to send us to the restaurant and by the time food arrived it was 3pm. The next day the coach got us all in the coach at the hotel and then stopped at a petrol station to fill us. Can the driver fill up before picking us at the hotel? Thirdly at the third restaurant which suposedly specialised in BBQ, we were served half cooked chicken and pork, sent back to recook and still came out not fully cooked. After the third we were interested to eat. Another thing this restaurant didn't even served water. We have to pay for all drinks including water. At Hanoi on arrival we have half day and the next whole day before meeting the tour director were all on free time. First time I ever experienced one and a half day free in the midst of touring. APT should at least organise some activity. Next at Hoi An, the dinner at Home Restaurant was average and quantity served were for 4 persons but it wasn't enough even for two small eaters. The restaurant chosen has a very steep staircase to the upstairs and most of APT travellers are mostly elderly. We have a meal on our own next day at Morning Glory and the food we ordered were excellent and more than sufficient and the cost just A$10 per head. In comparison the meal at Home Restaurant must have cost APT just A$2, Other than these complains the trip was enjoyable and accommodation were excellent. Food on the RV Amalotus were fabulous. The local tour guides were very knowledgeable and professional.Show more

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Kolkata, Varanasi and Lower Ganges Cruise Kolkata → Varanasi (2027)

Itinerary

Kolkata

Kolkata

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Kolkata

Included Activities

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Kolkata - Bandel - Kalna

Included Activities

Kalna - Matiari

Included Activities

Matiari - Khushbagh

Included Activities

Khushbagh - Baranagar - Murshidabad

Included Activities

Murshidabad - Mayapur

Included Activities

Mayapur - Chandannagar - Kolkata

Included Activities

Kolkata to Varanasi

Included Activities

Varanasi

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Varanasi

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