Tailor-Made Tour
- Duration9 Days
- Flights IncludedYes
- Prices From £ 2475
Places Visited :
Delhi, Patna, Barh, Nalanda, Mokameh, Monghyr, Jahangira Island, Bhagalpur, Bateshwar, Rajmahal, Farakka, Kolkata
Offering an insight into rural Bengal and neighbouring Bihar, the cruises on the Ganges are six nights downstream or eight nights upstream from Patna or Farakka – or vice versa. Explore ancient Buddhist sites at Nalanda and Bodh Gaya, the Mughal ruins at Rajmahal, and the East India Company relics at Monghyr and Patna. Available during the winter months only, these cruises combine well with the ones on the Hughli to make for an exciting voyage through totally undiscovered territory.
Operated by the pioneering Assam Bengal Navigation Company, three colonial-style steamers ply these ancient waterways, pausing at the historic sights, wildlife parks and cultural centres that line the riverbanks. The perspective yielded by these journeys is unique. The rural areas traversed have changed little in essence since the days of the East India Company, several of whose ruined trading posts rise from the paddy fields and sandbars.
Apart from being an elegant craft, the boats are handsomely furnished and extremely comfortable throughout. The cabins are air-conditioned and en-suite. A wood-lined bar and dining room provide a comfortable space to relax in, while a large canopied deck is perfect for watching life drift past on and alongside the water – a wonderfully relaxing way to experience parts of the world rarely visited by outsiders.
The 6-night downstream Patna to Farakka cruise, with Delhi and Kolkata is highlighted here.
The 8-night upstream Farakka to Patna cruise, with Kolkata and Delhi, is also possible at a supplement.
Remember, this trip can be personalised to suit your travel needs - we can tailor everything from hotel, travel type, duration and more.
