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Impersonated as the river Goddess, Ganga is close to the heart of those who dwell in her banks. Believed to wash off all the sins of those who take a dip in the holy waters, the river Ganga and her significance run a lot deeper than the river itself. The Kumbh Mela, a mass Hindu pilgrimage happens every three years and people from all over the country gather on the banks for the ritual bathing. The river that is considered the embodiment of all sacred rivers is home to the Ganges river dolphin, which is one of the four fresh water dolphins of the world. With activities like boating and white water rafting, there is no dearth of amusement while cruising the Ganges!
Check in at Vivada jetty at 03:00 p.m., Millennium park as per convenience. Depending upon the tide the cruiser sails past the Howrah Bridge late evening or early morning next day.
You are about discover the most wonderful way to explore India. No more bad roads, traffic jams , or travelling through heat and dust. Board the cruise ship, drop anchor at will, embark right into doorsteps of the monuments, temples, rustic towns. No more pack unpack, your intimate hotel and the river cruiser moves with you.
The Europe on Ganges : There are 5 European reminiscence within 40 km north of Kolkata and were trading post. The vessel will drop anchor at these places as per the guest choice. Visit any two or more. Barrackpore the British Governors residence, Serampore : the Danish Colony under the name Frederiksnagore from 1755 to 1845 Chandannagore -the French colony from 1673 to 1952, except between 1757 to 1794 when it was under the British. Chinsura - "The Dutch had followed the Portuguese and Spanish to set up trading posts in India in 1615. They had stayed on till 1825, after which the British took over. Bandel - meaning the Port in Bengali, the place appears to the port during the time of Portuguese.
Terracotta Temple with cycle rickshaw rides and Weavers village. Kalna - Maharajas of Bardhaman built several magnificent temples with intricate terracotta ornamentation, the main one being 108 Shiv Mandir built in 1809 in traditional AAT chala architecture and the Raj bari which house most of the temples. Shantipur / Fulia - the weavers of fine Bengal cotton, the village rich in handloom weaving, is the second larget occupation in the state of West Bengal. The weavers here blend the traditional art with the modern life style needs, offering rich variety of textiles. sarees, stoles,fabrics etc.
Mayapur : Headquarters of ISKCON. Preaching the power of prayer to attain salvation. Matiari - Kansha ( Bell metal wares) was a poor man substitute to the rich silverware used in Bengali homes for prayers, table wares and also for cooking. The traditional Kansari artisans make from scrap metals handcrafted wares and artefacts.
Murshidabad, the historic town, the earliest evidences of history perhaps as early as circa 1500 B.C. The Nawab Murshid Quli Khan made Murshidabad the capital city of Sube Bangla, comprising of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa. The East India Company reigned from here for many years after the Battle of Plassey; Visit Nizamat Kila, also known as the Hazaarduari Palace built by Duncan McLeod of the Bengal Engineers in 1867, in the Italianate style, Katra mosque & Katgola Gardens.
Jangipur lock / Farakka Barrage the worlds longest Barrage, controlling the sharing of waters between India and Bangladesh. After breakfast transfer to Farakka railway station to board the train to Kolkata.
Note : The time of excursions may vary depending upon the tidal and other environmental conditions.
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HOW WE WORK
Welcome to the start of creating your unique, personalised travel experience. Here are the typical steps involved in planning your trip with 12GO:
During your trip your personal travel consultant will continue to be available to ensure that your travel experience is running smoothly and to your expectations.
Raven, USA - Lovely relaxing cruise up and down the Hooghly. Being on the river is like being in a peaceful womb.
Jamie, Chile - It was a wonderful day spent with most wonderful people. The food was very good and so was the ambience."
Hi, I am Ivon your friend from India. As I was growing up I was impressed by people who were dedicated to travel and who were always looking for new and fascinating experiences. Learning about famous travellers set me on the path of findingmy own travel adventures with friends and it became one of my passions. Having traveled extensively through India, I've gained an in-depth knowledge of India's rich culture, much of which remains undiscovered by the average traveler. And it's great to be able to share my love of India with a friend like you.
Contact >>Impersonated as the river Goddess, Ganga is close to the heart of those who dwell in her banks. Believed to wash off all the sins of those who take a dip in the holy waters, the river Ganga and her significance run a lot deeper than the river itself. The Kumbh Mela, a mass Hindu pilgrimage happens every three years and people from all over the country gather on the banks for the ritual bathing. The river that is considered the embodiment of all sacred rivers is home to the Ganges river dolphin, which is one of the four fresh water dolphins of the world. With activities like boating and white water rafting, there is no dearth of amusement while cruising the Ganges!
Check in at Vivada jetty at 03:00 p.m., Millennium park as per convenience. Depending upon the tide the cruiser sails past the Howrah Bridge late evening or early morning next day.
You are about discover the most wonderful way to explore India. No more bad roads, traffic jams , or travelling through heat and dust. Board the cruise ship, drop anchor at will, embark right into doorsteps of the monuments, temples, rustic towns. No more pack unpack, your intimate hotel and the river cruiser moves with you.
The Europe on Ganges : There are 5 European reminiscence within 40 km north of Kolkata and were trading post. The vessel will drop anchor at these places as per the guest choice. Visit any two or more. Barrackpore the British Governors residence, Serampore : the Danish Colony under the name Frederiksnagore from 1755 to 1845 Chandannagore -the French colony from 1673 to 1952, except between 1757 to 1794 when it was under the British. Chinsura - "The Dutch had followed the Portuguese and Spanish to set up trading posts in India in 1615. They had stayed on till 1825, after which the British took over. Bandel - meaning the Port in Bengali, the place appears to the port during the time of Portuguese.
Terracotta Temple with cycle rickshaw rides and Weavers village. Kalna - Maharajas of Bardhaman built several magnificent temples with intricate terracotta ornamentation, the main one being 108 Shiv Mandir built in 1809 in traditional AAT chala architecture and the Raj bari which house most of the temples. Shantipur / Fulia - the weavers of fine Bengal cotton, the village rich in handloom weaving, is the second larget occupation in the state of West Bengal. The weavers here blend the traditional art with the modern life style needs, offering rich variety of textiles. sarees, stoles,fabrics etc.
Mayapur : Headquarters of ISKCON. Preaching the power of prayer to attain salvation. Matiari - Kansha ( Bell metal wares) was a poor man substitute to the rich silverware used in Bengali homes for prayers, table wares and also for cooking. The traditional Kansari artisans make from scrap metals handcrafted wares and artefacts.
Murshidabad, the historic town, the earliest evidences of history perhaps as early as circa 1500 B.C. The Nawab Murshid Quli Khan made Murshidabad the capital city of Sube Bangla, comprising of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa. The East India Company reigned from here for many years after the Battle of Plassey; Visit Nizamat Kila, also known as the Hazaarduari Palace built by Duncan McLeod of the Bengal Engineers in 1867, in the Italianate style, Katra mosque & Katgola Gardens.
Jangipur lock / Farakka Barrage the worlds longest Barrage, controlling the sharing of waters between India and Bangladesh. After breakfast transfer to Farakka railway station to board the train to Kolkata.
Note : The time of excursions may vary depending upon the tidal and other environmental conditions.
Tour includes:
Tour does not include:
HOW WE WORK
Welcome to the start of creating your unique, personalised travel experience. Here are the typical steps involved in planning your trip with 12GO:
During your trip your personal travel consultant will continue to be available to ensure that your travel experience is running smoothly and to your expectations.
Raven, USA - Lovely relaxing cruise up and down the Hooghly. Being on the river is like being in a peaceful womb.
Jamie, Chile - It was a wonderful day spent with most wonderful people. The food was very good and so was the ambience."
Hi, I am Ivon your friend from India. As I was growing up I was impressed by people who were dedicated to travel and who were always looking for new and fascinating experiences. Learning about famous travellers set me on the path of findingmy own travel adventures with friends and it became one of my passions. Having traveled extensively through India, I've gained an in-depth knowledge of India's rich culture, much of which remains undiscovered by the average traveler. And it's great to be able to share my love of India with a friend like you.
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