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The Lower Ganges, Golden Triangle and Mumbai
Kolkata to Mumbai
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Trip Inclusions
- 12 nights premium accommodation
- Seven night Lower Ganges cruise on the RV Rajmahal
- Services of a Travelmarvel Cruise Director and Great Rail Journeys Tour Escort
- 48 meals - 19 breakfasts, 11 lunches and 18 dinners
- All meals, plus soft drinks and local beers are included on board your cruise, and regional wines are included with lunch and dinner on board
- Airport transfers, port charges and tipping
- Search for the elusive tiger on morning and afternoon game drives in Ranthambore National Park
- Experience the mighty Amber Fort on a Jeep ride
Map & Itinerary
Trip Notes
- Itinerary days 1-10 are operated by Travelmarvel's partner Great Rail Journeys
- Itinerary and inclusions may be subject to change
- Day 11 and flight from Kolkata to Delhi is unescorted
- Low or high water levels may cause disruption to cruising
- Prices include transfers, tipping, internal flight, porterage and port charges
Insider Experiences
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Insider Experience
Enjoy an included special or unique excursion or event
Arrive Kolkata
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Enjoy an indulgent stay at the Taj Bengal Hotel in Kolkata.
On arrival at the airport, be met and transferred to your premium hotel, the Taj Bengal.
Stay: Two Nights, Kolkata, Taj Bengal
Kolkata
Today you will embark on a sightseeing tour to take in some of Kolkata's famous landmarks, including the vibrant Mullik Ghat Flower Market. Other highlights include the Howrah Bridge and 'Nirmal Hriday', most commonly known as Mother Teresa's House. This afternoon why not explore further on an optional Hertiage Walk (additional expense). Later this evening, enjoy a Welcome Dinner at your hotel.
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Kolkata, Embark Ship, Farakka
Today you will be transferred to a local train for the colourful and rustic journey from Kolkata to Farakka. Make your way past bellowing food hawkers and over-laden porters to your rail carriage. Once you've settled in to your seat, watch the landscapes of India unfold before you. Upon arrival in Farakka, you will be transferred to your river ship for your incredible seven-night cruise.
Stay: Seven Nights, Lower Ganges River, RV Rajmahal
Daily :Gaur
Discover the city of Gaur. The city is strewn with ancient monuments and the remains of mosques. Rejoin the ship later in the day near Jangipur. Set sail down the Lower Ganges. Moor at Barangar for the night.
Daily :Baranagar, Murshidabad
This morning, take a stroll through the fields of Baranagar. Here, visit three miniature terracotta temples before continuing down the Lower Ganges. Continue on down past Azimganj, boasting some fine riverside mansions, to Murshidabad where the Nawab's great Hazarduari Palace dominates the waterfront. Carry on to visit the great Katra Mosque before driving out to see the Katgola Palace. Built in classical Georgian style by rich local merchants, Katgola Palace represents the other side of the coin of the 'White Mughal' period when English and Indian cultures came close to fusion. Moor overnight on the riverbank across from town.
Daily :Murshidabad, Katwa
Sail downstream a short distance then walk to the Khushbagh, a peaceful Mughul-style garden enclosing the tombs of the last independent Nawab of Bengal and his family. Return to the ship and continue downstream past the old British cantonment of Berhampur to a rural mooring close to the battlefield of Plassey. You can walk through the fields to the commemorative obelisk. Cruise on to a mooring near Katwa, a market town with narrow bustling bazaars.
Daily :Matiari
Insider Experience
In Matiari, see first-hand how locals beat brass to make water pots and other utensils, while learning the heritage behind the workmanship.
Explore the riverside village of Matiari. Continue on through the countryside to Mayapur to visit the vast new ISKCON temple which dominates the skyline.
Daily :Kalna, Chandannagar
Insider Experience
Embark on a traditional rickshaw ride through the town of Kalna and take in all its main sights.
Discover Kalna today, famous for its iconic terracotta temples. Sail on, leaving fields behind and arrive at the outskirts of Kolkata. Land at Hooghly to visit the imposing Imambara. With verses from the Koran written on its walls, the Imambara is an opportunity to step back in time and relive a slice of Islamic history in Bengal. Sail downstream past fine waterfront buildings and the old Dutch settlement at Chinsura to moor at Chandannagar.
Daily :Chandannagar, Kolkata
At Chandernagore, a French possession until 1950, see the 18th-century French church and the Dupleix's House before continuing down to Barrackpore. Land and take a walk through the cantonment past the Semaphore Tower, Government House, the Temple of Fame and Flagstaff House. Subject to river tide, cruise under the Howrah Bridge to reach central Kolkata.
Daily :Kolkata, Disembark Ship
Disembark this morning in Kolkata. Visit Victoria Memorial and St Paul's Cathedral. Tonight, enjoy a delicious dinner at Sonargaon Restaurant.
Stay: Kolkata, Taj Bengal
Daily :Kolkata, Dehli
This morning say goodbye to your Travelmarvel Cruise Director and transfer to the airport for your included flight to Delhi. On arrival you'll be met and transferred to your hotel. Tonight, get to know your Great Rail Journeys Tour Escort during a dinner at your hotel.
Stay: Two Nights, Delhi, Crowne Plaza Okhla
Daily :Delhi
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Take a rickshaw ride through the narrow streets of Delhi's lively bazaar, winding through a sea of pedestrians going about their everyday lives.
Today you will explore Delhi, India's vibrant, hectic, awe-inspiring capital city. Visit Jama Masjid, a 17th-century mosque, then move on to New Delhi to visit Humayun's Tomb. Thought to have inspired the magnificent Taj Mahal, the tomb perfectly combines elements of Persian and Mughal architecture in its design. You'll also visit India Gate and the 13th-century Qutab Minar.
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Delhi, Agra
Transfer to the station where you'll board the Gatimaan Express to Agra. Once in Agra, embark on a sightseeing tour of the World Heritage-listed Red Fort. One of the city's most historic sites, the fort has served as both a military point and a royal residence in the past. Continue to the iconic Taj Mahal. The structure took over 22 years to build and is a wonder to behold. Its glittering white marble domes inspire awe, and almost seem to change colours throughout the day depending on the position of the sun.
Stay: Agra, Clarks Shiraz Hotel
Daily :Delhi, Fatehpur Sikri, Ranthambore
Transfer from Agra to Ranthambore National Park, stopping en route at the abandoned ancient city of Fatehpur Sikri for a guided tour. This town to the west of Agra was once known as the City of Victory. Built in the 16th century, Fatehpur is home to a number of impressive monuments and temples. Enjoy lunch at Laxmi Vilas Palace Bharatpur before boarding an express train for the last leg of your trip to Ranthambore National Park. Dinner is at your hotel.
Stay: Two Nights, Ranthambore, Abhyaran Hotel
Daily :Ranthambore
Today, search for the elusive Bengal tiger on guided morning and afternoon game drives through Ranthambore National Park. Keep your camera close as Ranthambore is one of the best parks to view the big cat, while it is also home to many more unique animals including leopards, sloth bears and striped hyenas. Enjoy an evening talk by a naturalist about the park and its diverse wildlife.
Daily :Ranthambore, Jaipur
Spend the morning at your leisure. After lunch, depart by coach to the picturesque and historic city of Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan.
Stay: Two Nights, Jaipur, Clarks Amer
Daily :Jaipur
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Discover the Pink City of Jaipur.
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Travel by Jeep to the main entry and spend the morning touring through the fort, learning about its fascinating history.
This morning is dedicated to an in-depth exploration of Jaipur. Begin with a guided tour of Amber Fort. The striking architecture is a unique blend of Hindu and Islamic styles. Its exterior contrasts with the interior with many of the rooms elaborately painted with decadent mirrors and precious stones. Enjoy time at leisure for lunch before jumping right back into your sightseeing. Visit sites including the City Palace and the 18th-century Jantar Mantar Astronomical Observatory, and drive by Jaipur's most distinctive landmark, the 'Palace of the Winds'.
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Jaipur, Mumbai
Transfer to the airport in the early morning for your included flight to Mumbai. You'll be transferred to your hotel before observing a late afternoon cooking demonstration, introducing you to the rich and vibrant food culture of the city. Enjoy dinner at the hotel.
Stay: Two Nights, Mumbai, Trident Nariman Point
Daily :Mumbai
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Discover Mumbai by foot as the city comes to life in the sun's early rays on a dawn walking tour.
Rise early for a Mumbai by dawn walking tour under the beautiful morning light. Visit the fishing docks of Colaba, see the beautiful architecture of DN Road, experience the bustling environment of Crawford Market, explore the fascinating neighbourhoods of Byculla and Dadar, and admire the colours of Mahalaxmi Dhobhi Ghat, the world's largest open-air laundry. Return to your hotel for breakfast and spend the rest of the morning at your leisure before taking an afternoon sightseeing tour of Mumbai icons including the Gateway of India, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminal and Mani Bhavan, a museum dedicated to Gandhi. Enjoy a delicious Farewell Dinner at your hotel.
Daily :Depart Mumbai
After breakfast, transfer to the airport where your journey ends.
Daily :Everything was wonderful. There were great sight seeing trips and the guides were very knowledgeable.
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