West Bengal River Cruise Vacation Lower Ganges

Kalna

Wake up, have breakfast with an ever-changing view as you sail upstream, before landing at the country town of Kalna. Here you’ll take cycle rickshaws to see a group of some of Bengal’s most attractive terracotta temples, as well as the unique Shiva temple with its concentric rings made up of 108 shrinelets. Continue on through the countryside to Mayapur to visit the ISKCON temple which dominates the skyline. Here, seek blessings from the almighty. Further, get back to the ship and sail downstream as dusk falls to a mooring near Kalna. An overnight stay at the cruise.

Chandannagar

This morning, post breakfast, you’ll sail downstream and visit a saree-weaving village before continuing on to Chandernagore. The saree-weaving village lets you explore the rich culture and traditions of the region. You can purchase the ethnic sarees from here as souvenirs. Afterward, you will head towards Chandernagore, a French possession until 1950. This old colonial town offers a chance to visit an 18th century church as well as Dupleix Palace and now a fascinating museum. Later, return back to cruise and sail down to Kolkata. An overnight stay at the cruise. View of historical Jora Ghat where traditional Hindu rituals take place on festive seasons on the bank of Hooghly (Ganga or Ganges) river.

Today is the last of the Bengal Memories Cruise Tour, after breakfast, disembark and transfer to the airport or your hotel in Kolkata.