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Intimate India: From Kolkata to Delhi—A 15-Day River Odyssey on the Hooghly and Ganges

Main characteristics
Type of boat: navire traditionnel
Number of cabins: 18
Maximum capacity: 36 travelers

Cabins

Deluxe cabin - Main deck
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
With a surface area of 15 m², this cabin offers optimal comfort thanks to its two beds that can be pushed together, adapted to your preferences. A large window that can be opened allows you to fully enjoy the scenery while letting in natural light.
The cabin has a shower room with toilet, individual air conditioning for personalized comfort, and a hairdryer. You will also find a functional storage closet and a safe to secure your personal belongings.
Deluxe cabin - Upper deck
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
With a surface area of 15 m², this cabin combines comfort and elegance. It is equipped with two beds that can be moved closer together or apart to suit your needs, as well as a bay window that opens to provide plenty of light and an unobstructed view of the river.
You will find a shower room with toilet, individual air conditioning for optimal comfort, and a hairdryer. The cabin also includes a convenient storage closet and a safe for the security of... see+ your personal belongings. 
NB: The photos, information and visuals presented are not contractually binding. The indicated itinerary and program may be modified without prior notice for technical reasons (decision of the captain).

Sailing itineraries

Sailing itineraries
Calcutta
Departures are from France, Belgium, or Switzerland on scheduled flights, with one or two stopovers... see+ depending on flight availability. 
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Calcutta
Upon arrival in Kolkata in the morning, you will be met and transferred to a 4-star hotel in the... see+ city. Enjoy a panoramic city tour of the capital of West Bengal, renowned for its British colonial architecture and numerous Victorian-era buildings. Kolkata intrigues and charms with its weathered facades and the extraordinary bustle of its streets. Lunch in the city, followed by a stop at the memorial dedicated to Queen Victoria. The day continues with a visit to Mother Teresa’s house, a religious figure inextricably linked to this city of stark contrasts. Return to the hotel for dinner. 
Included activities: Panoramic city tour of Kolkata, Tour of Mother Teresa's house, see+
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Calcutta
In the morning, departure to discover a Hindu shrine dedicated to the goddess Kali, where many... see+ worshippers come to pray every day. Heading north of the city, walk to the charming flower market, then visit the Indian Museum, a remarkable archaeological museum and one of the oldest museums in the world. Lunch in town. In the afternoon, visit Kumartuli, the picturesque pottery district. Here, artisans work year-round to create richly decorated offerings and statues for the many Indian religious celebrations known as pujas. Then, visit a Jain temple, one of India's religions. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel. 
Included activities: Walk to the flower market, Visit to the Indian Museum, see+
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Calcutta Serampore Kalna
After breakfast, transfer to and boarding of the ship moored in the heart of the city. Settle in... see+ and have lunch on board. The ship begins its journey on the Hooghly, a tributary of the Ganges River. In the afternoon, take a walking tour of Serampore, the former trading post of the Danish East India Company. A few remnants of the Danish colonial presence are still visible, such as the College, founded in 1808, St. Olaf’s Church, and the Governor’s House. Lunch, dinner, and overnight stay on board. 
Included activities: Walking tour of Serampore, see+
Accommodation: Night on board
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Kalna Matiari
In the morning, we’ll set out to visit Kalna and take a rickshaw ride to explore the Rajbari... see+ complex. The site includes the Nabakailas complex, consisting of 108 terracotta temples built in concentric circles in the 19th century in honor of Shiva. Nearby, several 18th-century Hindu temples feature epic bas-reliefs. Lunch, dinner, and overnight on board. 
Included activities: Visit to Kalna, Rickshaw ride to discover the Rajbari complex, see+
Accommodation: Night on board
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Matiari Plassey Murshidabad
Early in the morning, take a walk through the village of Matiari, which specializes in copper... see+ craftsmanship. As you explore the village on foot, you will hear the clear, steady sound of instruments striking and shaping objects intended for tableware and decoration. Lunch on board. In the afternoon, visit the Plassey Memorial on the site of the eponymous battle that marked the defeat of the last independent nawab of Bengal by the British army. Dinner and overnight stay on board. 
Included activities: Discover the Plassey Memorial, site of the famous historic battle, Walk through the village of Matiari, see+
Accommodation: Night on board
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Murshidabad Baranagar
In the morning, walk and explore Khushbagh, a Mughal garden cemetery where the Afshar dynasty's... see+ Bengal naibs and their families are buried. Visit Hazarduari Palace, built by Duncan McLeod in 1837. Nicknamed the "Palace of a Thousand Doors," Hazarduari houses objects and paintings that bear witness to the splendor of the reign of the last naibs of Bengal. Discover the Katra Mosque, built of brick in the 18th century, then the Kathgola Palace, whose magnificent gardens are home to a Jain temple. In the evening, enjoy a show of local dance and music on board. Lunch, dinner, and overnight stay on board. 
Included activities: Walk and discovery of Khushbagh, Tour of the Hazarduari Palace, see+
Accommodation: Night on board
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Baranagar Ajimganj Mayapur
In the morning, walk through the small village of Baranagar to discover a remarkable group of... see+ 18th-century terracotta temples in a rural setting. Return to the ship and continue sailing down the Hooghly River. Stop in the village of Ajimganj to explore Jain temples. Lunch, dinner, and overnight stay on board. 
Included activities: Walking through the village of Baranagar, see+
Accommodation: Night on board
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Mayapur Chandernagor
After breakfast, visit ISKCON, the headquarters of the organization dedicated to spreading Krishna... see+ consciousness throughout the world. Based in Mayapur, ISKCON has built an impressive temple thanks to donations collected by the organization’s representatives around the world. Lunch, dinner, and overnight stay on board. 
Included activities: Discovering ISKCON, see+
Accommodation: Night on board
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Chandernagor
In the morning, cruise on the Hooghly River. Lunch on board. Then a guided walk in Chandernagor, a... see+ charming former trading post of the French East India Company. Visit the small colonial museum, housed in the former residence of French governor Dupleix. Then discover the Sacré-Coeur church and its astonishing statues of Joan of Arc and Jesus Christ. Dinner and night on board. 
Included activities: Guided walk in Chandernagor, Discovering the Church of the Sacred Heart, see+
Accommodation: Night on board
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Chandernagor Calcutta Benares
After breakfast, disembark and take a walk around the College Street Coffee House. Lunch at a... see+ restaurant, then transfer to the airport and flight to Varanasi, the Hindu holy city, built facing the rising sun and dedicated to Shiva. Upon arrival, check in at a 4-star hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel. 
Included activities: Walk around College Street Coffee House with your feet, see+
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Benares
As soon as the first rays of sunlight appear, a ride on a local boat allows you to experience and... see+ better understand the many rituals performed at dawn. Return to the hotel for breakfast. Then head to Sarnath, about ten kilometers from Varanasi. This site is a very important place in the Buddhist religion. It was here that Buddha delivered his very first sermon before attaining enlightenment over 2,500 years ago, laying out the major precepts of Buddhism. Tour of the site, including the stupas and the archaeological museum. After lunch at a restaurant, return to Varanasi. In the late afternoon, take a stroll to experience the magic of the twilight rituals. The banks of the sacred river are lined with a succession of immense ghats (steps), flanked by temples. The fervor here is palpable and is felt by the traveler, crowning their Indian journey. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. 
Included activities: Visit to Sarnath, see+
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Benares Delhi
In the morning, flight to Delhi, free time then lunch in town. Check-in at a 4* hotel. In the... see+ afternoon, explore the New Delhi district along Raj Path, the grand avenue dating back to the British era lined with numerous official monuments, culminating in the India Gate (photo stop). Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel. 
Included activities: Discovering the New Delhi neighborhood, see+
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Delhi
In the morning, enjoy a panoramic tour of the Indian capital, starting with a visit to the largest... see+ mosque, Jama Masjid, in Old Delhi. Visit the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib temple, a magnificent complex dedicated to Sikhism, the world’s fifth-largest religion. Lunch at a restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the magnificent Tomb of Humayun (UNESCO) and its vast gardens. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel. 
Included activities: Visit to Jama Masjid in Old Delhi, Visit to the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib temple, see+
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Delhi
In the morning, transfer to Delhi airport and departure on a scheduled flight with or without a... see+ stopover. Arrival in France, Belgium, or Switzerland on the same day. 
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Included

The price includes
Flights from Paris, Brussels, or Zurich to Calcutta and Delhi to Paris, Brussels, or Zurich on scheduled flights (Air India, Emirates, Qatar, or KLM)
Air taxes
Domestic flights Calcutta/Varanasi and Varanasi/Delhi in economy class (Indigo, Air India, SpiceJet)
Transfers
Accommodation in a double room in a 5-star hotel (local standards) in Varanasi (2 nights) and in a 4-star hotel (local standards) in Delhi (2 nights)
Drinks on board: still water, non-alcoholic beverages, local beers, tea, unlimited coffee throughout the day, as well as wine with meals
Drinks with meals in Varanasi and Delhi: still water and tea
The services of a French-speaking cruise director for the duration of the trip
Service charges for cabin crew
The activities included in the program
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Customary tips for guides and drivers
The cost of the Indian e-visa and the e-arrival card for India: €110 per person as of today for French, Belgian, and Swiss nationals
Travel insurance
Other beverages then the aforementioned
Guides available in other languages for groups only
Meals not included in the program
Further information
Languages spoken on board: French
Optional services
Flights not included in the program are available on request

Activities

Panoramic city tour of Kolkata
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Tour of Mother Teresa's house
Included
Walk to the flower market
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Visit to the Indian Museum
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Visit to Kumartuli
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Visit to a Jain temple
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Walking tour of Serampore
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Visit to Kalna
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Rickshaw ride to discover the Rajbari complex
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Discover the Plassey Memorial, site of the famous historic battle
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Walk through the village of Matiari
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Walk and discovery of Khushbagh
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Tour of the Hazarduari Palace
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Discovering the Katra Mosque
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Discovering Kathgola Palace
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Local dance and music show on board
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Walking through the village of Baranagar
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Discovering ISKCON
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Guided walk in Chandernagor
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Discovering the Church of the Sacred Heart
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Walk around College Street Coffee House with your feet
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Visit to Sarnath
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Discovering the New Delhi neighborhood
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Visit to Jama Masjid in Old Delhi
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Visit to the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib temple
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Visit the magnificent tomb of Humayun (UNESCO) and its vast garden
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