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Managed and Operated by HERITAGE RIVER CRUISES (India)
THE GANGES CRUISEbetween Calcutta and Varanasi
TECHNICAL SPECSLength: 200ft/60m Beam: 36ft/11mDraft: 4ft/120cm Berths: 56 pax Decks: 4 (Lower, Main, Upper, Sun) Engines: 2 x 400 bhp Cummin diesel engines Propulsion: Inboard System Built: Yangon 2004
Comms: Cell phones, Sat phones (where permitted by local authorities) VHF and SSB radio, internal phone system, PA system and tannoy system for navigation purposes.
Amenities: On board laundry, bakery, fully equipped galley and refrigeration units; air conditioning for all inside areas.
Water: Treatment plants for desalination, desedimentation and purification using UV and osmosis.
Flag: Country flags in areas of operation.
Safety: Smoke detectors in all cabins and public places, emergency lighting and generator, fire pump, hydrants and hoses, fire extinguishers, life jackets for all on board and life rafts.
Navigation: Navigation lights, ships horn, searchlight, GPS, Radar (where permitted by local authorities).
Sewage: Microbiotic treatment plants.
Class: Myanmar DMA Inland Water (based on Lloyds Inland Water Class).
Crew: 28 per vessel of mixed Asian nationalities.
CABINS
28 with Private Bathroom and Shower
* Upper Deck 18 (twin)
* Main Deck 10 (twin)
+ 4 (Guide/TL)
UPPER DECK
MAIN DECK
LOWER DECK
ELEVATION
Originating out of mythology, a tapestry of quaint religious beliefs, faith, and awe-inspiring history, rich architecture and cultural heritage spread along the banks of the Ganges and Hoogli rivers. Infused with influences of the past rulers and European settlers, rich in diverse flora fauna and incredible landscapes, the Ganges is the heart and soul of Indian civilization, influencing millions of people around the world.
Aboard the BENGAL GANGA a voyage of a thousand miles makes for a journey of a lifetime.
INCREDIBLY ON THE GANGES
BETWEEN KOLKATA AND VARANASI11 nights cruise on Bengal Ganga and 3 nights in hotels
UPSTREAM
DAY 1: ARRIVE AT KOLKATA Arrive Kolkata by different flights and transfer to the Taj Bengal Hotel. Overnight at the Hotel.
DAY 2: FROM KOLKATA TO CHANDERNAGOREAfter Breakfast - morning visit to the city of Kolkata.In the afternoon drive to Bandel to board the Ship en-route to visit Chandernagore. We drive to the landing site and take a local boat to approach and board the and sail. Overnight on board the Ship.
DAY 3: ARRIVE AT KALNA After breakfast arrive at Kalna – Here we ride Rickshaws to visit the enchanting Rajbari complex. Later we sail to Matiari en route passing the religious town of Mayapur, quintessentially a temple town. The town is situated on the banks of the confluence of the Ganga and the Jalangi rivers. We arrive at Matiari by evening and moor for the night. Overnight on board the Ship.
DAY 4: FROM MATIARI TO MURSHIDABADMorning visit to Matiari, known for manufacturing handcrafted brass utensils. Later we sail to Murshidabad and en-route sail past the battlefield of Plassey where in 1757 Robert Clive of British East India Company defeated the Mogul Nawabs, establishing the company’s rule in India. Arrive Murshidabad and moor overnight. Overnight on board the Ship.
DAY 5: FROM MURSHIDABAD TO JANGIPURAfter breakfast we visit the Hazarduari Palace. After Murshidabad we sail past the Temples of Baranagar to Jangipur. The brick-built temples are considered to be amongst the best examples of Bengal Terra cotta art. Overnight on board the Ship.
DAY 6: FROM JANGIPUR TO FARAKKAMorning visit the village of Akbarpur, where local weavers make cotton textile sheets as a cottage industry. Later we enter the Farakka feeder canal and anchor before the lock gate. Overnight on board the Ship.
DAY 7: FROM FARAKKA TO RAJ MAHALIn the morning we enter the lock gate and through the connecting canal to the Ganges revealing vast Panoramas.
Bengal Ganga
We sail past Raj Mahal the former capital of Bengal founded in 1592. After arrival we walk around and explore ruins of palaces and the mosques, we also walk through the areas where China Clay is mined. Overnight on board the Ship.
DAY 8: FROM RAJ MAHAL TO BATESHWARSTHANFull day cruising; time permitting we will explore some of the local villages and towns situated near the banks of the Ganges. This area is rich in bird life. Large flocks of water birds including Common Cranes can be seen here. Overnight on board the Ship.
DAY 9: FROM BATESHWARSTHAN TO SULTANGANJIn the morning we visit the Vikramshila University.Later we cruise through the Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin sanctuary. We sail past Sultanganj conspicuous for two great rocks of granite, one of which on the river bank is crowned by a mosque. The second and larger one is occupied by a temple of Ghaibinath Siva. Overnight on board the Ship.
DAY 10: FROM SULTANGANJ TO MUNGER Munger has remnants of a Mogul fort, as well as an 18 century British Cemetery. Visit Bihar School of Yoga. Later we set sail for Simaria. Overnight on board the Ship.
DAY 11: ARRIVE AT SIMARIA: VISIT NALANDA & RAJGIRNalanda perhaps is the oldest seat of learning in India. It treasures a glorious past, rich spiritual heritage and some extraordinary architectural ruins believed to be established in 5th century by the Gupta Kings.Thereafter we visit Rajgir, the first capital of the Magadha Empire. Overnight on board the Ship.
DAY 12: FROM SIMARIA TO PATNAIn Patna we will visit the monumental Golghar “Grain Silo” built by the British army in 1786, after the famine of 1770. Thereafter visit the Patna Museum. Overnight on board the Ship.
DAY 13: FROM PATNA TO VARANASI VIA BOADH GAYAWe have an early start for Varanasi en-route visiting Boadhgaya, where under a banyan tree, “the Bodhi Tree” Gautama attained supreme knowledge to become “Buddha”, the Enlightened One. We continue to Varanasi, upon arrival check in at the Taj Ganges Hotel. Overnight at the Hotel.
DAY 14: VARANASI After breakfast - Visit the ruins and Museum at Sarnath. The city is famous as the seat where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon after attaining enlightenment. The archeological Museum of Sarnath contains a large collection of sculptures that stand testimony to the fervent artistic and religious activity for more than a thousand years. Evening we visit the Ghats to view the Aarti on the Ganges. Overnight at Taj Ganges Hotel.
DAY 15: DEPARTURE FROM VARANASI After breakfast, transfer to airport for your flight or depart to your onward destination.
Downstream program is in reverse.
INCREDIBLY ON THE GANGES“God’s own River”
INCREDIBLY ON THE GANGES“God's own River”
15 Days on Tour
11 nights on Bengal Ganga and 3 nights in Hotels
NEW PROGRAM SEASON 2011-2012
13 Days on Tour10 (9 downstream) nights on and 2
(3 downstream) nights in Hotels
UPSTREAM
KOLKATA -CHANDERNAGORE - BANDEL- KALNA– MAYAPUR – MATIARI - PLASSEY- KATRA MOSQUE -BARANAGAR – JANGIPUR – AKBARPUR - FARAKKA BARRAGE - RAJ MAHAL - VIKRAMSHILA GANGETIC
DOLPHIN SANCTUARY - SULTANGANJ – BATESHWARSTHAN – MUNGER - SIMARIA – RAJGIR
- NALANDA – BODHGAYA – SARNATH - PATNA - VARANASI
Bengal Ganga
DOWNSTREAM
VARANASI - PATNA – SARNATH – BODHGAYA - NALANDA – RAJGIR - SIMARIA – MUNGER –
BATESHWARSTHAN - SULTANGANJ - VIKRAMSHILA GANGETIC DOLPHIN SANCTUARY - RAJ MAHAL - FARAKKA BARRAGE – AKBARPUR – JANGIPUR -
BARANAGAR - KATRA MOSQUE - PLASSEY – MATIARI – MAYAPUR - KALNA - BANDEL -
CHANDERNAGORE - KOLKATA
Also available shorter cruises
BENGAL YATRABetween Calcutta (Kolkata) and Farraka
8 days / 7 nights
GANGA YATRABetween Farraka and Varanasi
10 days / 9 nights
GANGES RIVER
INDIA
Kolkata
BAY OF BENGAL
Chandernagore
Kalna
Murshidabad
Jangipur
Farakka
Raj Mahal
Varanasi
Ghazipur
Patna
Bhaglapur
Munger
Rajgir
Sultanganj
0 10050
English Miles
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Prices (per person)
CABIN TYPE & PRICE
INCREDIBLY ON THE GANGES
Season 2010-2011
Main Deck Twin US$ 6,445Twin Single use US$ 7,790
Upper DeckTwin US$ 7,695Twin Single use US$ 8,990
Total 12 Nights / 13 Days
Season 2011-2012
Main Deck Twin US$ 6,890Twin Single use US$ 8,270
Upper Deck Twin US$ 8,265Twin Single use US$ 9,640
BENGAL YATRA from US$ 3,870GANGA YATRA from US$ 4,970
CRUISE PRICE INCLUDES
Hotel accommodation and all meals as indicated by the programs – Indian Brand Mineral Water at the time of meals - Sightseeing as described in the Itinerary – English Speaking Guide - All Entrance Fees – Transfers by car/minivan/coach as per programs – all entrance fees - camera fees (still) – local assistance - Government Service Tax, fuel surcharges if applicable (*)
CRUISE PRICE EXCLUDES
International or domestic flights (At present *July 2010* air fare on Normal Economy for Delhi/Varanasi is USD. 265 Nett Per Pax) or transportation beyond Calcutta or Varanasi, Wine and Spirits or Beverages, personal laundry, all visa costs, gratuities to staff, all items of a personal nature; health-accident-baggage or travel protection plan outside the ship’s boundaries
Please refer to the Booking Terms & Conditions for further information.
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