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Ganges Cruise between Farakka and Patna (7 or 9 Days)

The 'ABN Rajmahal' is one of the best ships on the Holy River Ganges!
Duration: 7/9 Days between Farakka & Patna (Up or downstream) 2021
Location: Farakka to Patna or Patna to Farakka
Price: From only USD 2480 p.p
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  • Overview
  • ABN Rajmahal
  • ABN Sukapha
  • 2021 Dates, Prices & Inclusions
  • Notes
  • Itinerary - Farakka to Patna, Upstream (9 Days)
  • Itinerary - Patna to Farakka, Downstream (7 Days)
  • Holy Ganges Cruise between Farakka and Patna
    Overview 2021

    Sustainable tourism in India:
    What we love about this Ganges cruise, is the fact that local workers are hand-picked and taught skills in languages and hospitality, before progressing to become valued members of the friendly crew, drivers or local admin staff.  Projects funded by the company encourage learning and development and an awareness of environmental issues, all for the good of local communities.  Local businesses are used from initial ship build, to providing hand crafted furniture and fabrics which adorn the interiors of the vessels.  Guests will have a unique opportunity to interact with community learning projects.

    Vessel and Programme:
    The flagship “ABN Rajmahal”, as with the other ships in the fleet, offers a recently refurbished comfortable salon/bar and restaurant, together with a vast canopied sundeck, with comfortable loungers and a small bar.  A spa facility offers a wide range of treatments, under the guidance of our resident expert.   All 22 suites and public rooms on our ships are air-conditioned. n.b. No single supplement on ABN Rajmahal.

    The Holy Ganges Cruise has few sailings per season, due to water levels on the Ganges.   During some dates there is a unique opportunity to travel from Kolkata to Varanasi (or vice versa) on the Ganges river.  By combining three cruises, you can enjoy up to 23 days of continuous leisurely cruising on the ganges. Please ask us for details.

  • Holy Ganges Cruise – ABN Rajmahal Features

    • Spacious cabins with individual climate control.
    • En suite shower/WC with boutique toiletries.
    • Generous cupboard space and under-bed storage.
    • Hair dryer in each cabin.
    • In-room electronic safe.
    • Complimentary Wi-Fi
    • Vast sundeck both open & shaded, with sun loungers or steamer chairs.
    • Spa with choice of treatment.
    • Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass window with French balconies.
    • Tea/coffee making facilities in cabins.
    • Refrigerators in cabins.
    • Intercommunication telephone in cabins.
    • High quality bathrobes and slippers.
    • High quality linens.
    • Large sliding glass windows to provide panoramic river views.
    • Single seating for buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner
    • Acclaimed combination of Indian & Western cuisines
    • Maximum 20 guests per guide on all excursions.
    • Naturalist on board the vessel.
    • Cold towel service after excursions.
    • Welcome drink after excursions.
    • Shoe-cleaning after excursions.
    • Turndown service in all cabins.
    • Expertly trained culinary staff
    • Wide choice of wines, spirits and beer (pay locally).
    • Spacious air-conditioned saloon with library and recorded entertainment.

    Holy Ganges Cruise – ABN Rajmahal Photo gallery

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    ABN Rajmahal SPA

    Holy Ganges Cruise – ABN Rajmahal Deck Plan

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  • Holy Ganges Cruise – ABN Sukapha

    With a maximum group size of 24 guests, she was designed to closely resemble ABN Charaidew, both as a result of popular demand and reasons of practicality, retaining many of the features which make our original vessel so popular but adding a small spa.

    In an effort to conserve India’s forests, the interiors are bamboo-paneled, air-conditioned and roomy with en suite bathrooms. There is a spa and a saloon with a library. The dining room is on the main deck and a spacious sundeck at the very top. Fabrics on board have been handwoven by Bodo tribal villagers; the comfortable rattan chairs are locally sourced and made; and our gift shop stocks only arts and crafts made by local artisans.

    ABN Sukapha – Holy Ganges Cruise – Deck Plan

    Ganges River Cruise

    ABN Sukapha – Deck Plan

    ABN Sukapha – Holy Ganges Cruise – Onboard features

    • Spacious cabins with individual climate control

    • En suite shower/WC with Biotique toiletries

    • Generous cupboard space and under-bed storage

    • Hair drier in each cabin

    • High quality linens

    • Large sliding glass windows offering panoramic views of the river

    • ​Vast sundeck with sunloungers or steamer chairs
    • Spacious air-conditioned saloon with library and recorded entertainment

    • Spa with choice of treatments.

     

    ABN Sukapha – Holy Ganges Cruise – Cabins

    ABN Sukapha – Holy Ganges Cruise – Services

    • Shore excursion programme including all admissions

    • Naturalist onboard the vessel

    • Cold towel service after excursions

    • Welcome drink after excursions

    • Shoe-cleaning after excursions

    • Turndown service in all cabins

    • Expertly trained culinary staff

    • Single seating for buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner daily
      From Lunch on Day 1 to Breakfast on Day 4

    • Acclaimed combination of Indian & Western cuisines
    • Wide choice of wines, spirits & beer

    • Complimentary tea, coffee & mineral water throughout

    • Welcome reception

    • Farewell reception

    • Local on-board dance & song performances.

     

     

    ABN Sukapha – Holy Ganges Cruise – Dining

  • Holy Ganges Cruise between Farakka and Patna
    2021 Dates and Prices (per person) in USD

    ABN Rajmahal Upper Deck Upper Deck Main Deck Main Deck Main Deck
    2021 Twin Cabin Twin Sole use Twin Cabin Twin Sole use Single Cabin ABN Rajmahal
    Cruise Dates per person Supplement per person Supplement per person Days Route
    19 to 27 Aug 2021 USD 2,480 + USD 1,120 USD 1,680 + USD 880 USD 1,680 9 Farakka to Patna
    24 to 30 Sep 2021 USD 2,170 + USD 980 USD 1,470 + USD 770 USD 1,470 7 Patna to Farakka

    All prices subject to 9% local tax which will be added to the price (subject to change)

    n.b. Children must be 15 years of age or more. Adult prices apply.
    *n.b. 2021 sailings aboard ABN Rajmahal

    Holy Ganges Cruise – Inclusions

    • Transfer to rail station
    • Train journey to Farakka
    • Full board (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
      from Dinner Day 1 to Breakfast Day 7 (Downstream programme)
      from packed Lunch Day 1 to Breakfast Day 9 (Upstream programme)
    • Shore excursion programme including all admissions
    • Complimentary tea, coffee & mineral water throughout
    • Complimentary Wi-Fi onboard
    • Welcome reception
    • Farewell reception
    • Local on-board dance & song performances
    • Transfers on shared basis as below:
      • Arrival – Guests are transferred by vehicle from:
        – Central Kolkata hotel/airport to Howrah station by vehicle, rail to New Farakka station, vehicle to the cruise ship
        or
        – Patna hotel/airport to the cruise ship
      • Departure – Guests are transferred by vehicle from:
        – Cruise Ship to Patna airport/hotel
        or
        – By vehicle to NFK station, rail to Kolkata, vehicle to central Kolkata hotel/airport

  • How to Book and Pay – Holy Ganges Cruise – Farakka to Patna

    • Please complete the booking form adding your credit card details via our secure system.
    • We will respond by email with confirmation of your tour.
    • Upon confirmation we will collect the non-refundable deposit of  25% of the tour price from the credit card provided.
    • The balance payment will be collected 70 days prior to departure date.
    • If you book within 70 days of departure date we will collect the full amount due from the credit card provided.
    • If your selected date is not available we will offer you an alternative.
    • Your card will not be charged until you accept the alternative offered.
    • If you have any special requirements please add details in the notes section.
    • We will ask you later to provide passport details of passengers booked
    • Indian visa (please check with your Consulate if you require a visa).
    • After you have paid in full, you will receive a voucher and joining details for the tour.

  • Holy Ganges Cruise – Farakka to Patna – 9 Days Itinerary (Upstream)

    Map of Hooghly and Ganges Rivers in West Bengal

    Map of Holy Ganges Rivers in West Bengal

    “…Our chef’s talents are much appreciated (taking into account the tropical weather and regional fresh produce), whether for continental dishes usually served at lunch or for the varied Indian cuisine at dinner, subtle and never too spicy…”

    Day 1 – Farakka; embarkation

    Transfer from your hotel or airport, with our escort, to the bustling main rail station of Kolkata. Enjoy the midday 4 hr train journey from Kolkata to Farakka, then a short road transfer to the ship, where a warm welcome awaits you before dinner onboard. Lunch is provided on the train.
    Guests joining independently at Farakka can board from midday onwards.

    Day 2 – Rajmahal

    This morning we leave Farakka and sail out into the River Ganges proper, almost sea-like here just above the great Farakka Barrage. We sail upstream much of the morning, before anchoring at Rajmahal, beneath the Rajmahal Hills. Rajmahal is one of those places, so common in India, which feature in no guidebook and yet offer both interest and atmosphere; once known as Akbarnagar, the town was founded by the Mughal Emperor Akbar as his eastern capital. Shah Jehan, builder of the Taj Mahal, spent much of his youth here. There are remains of palaces, forts and mosques submerged in vegetation which we shall explore. We sail on as far as Manihari Ghat.
    Lunch and Dinner onboard.

    Day 3 – Bateshwar

    This morning, continue cruising upstream, passing the confluence with the Kosi river which flows down from Nepal. We arrive at idyllic Bateshwar, with its 6th century Hindu carvings, and the nearby ruins of an 8th century Buddhist stupa and monastery at Vikramshila. Later, onwards to Kehilgaon or Colganj, where our ship awaits us. We sail on, passing close to the island shrine with both Buddhist and Hindu cave temples, and once a centre of the murderous Thug sect.

    Day 4 – Bhagalpur

    Sailing on this morning along a stretch of the river where Gangetic Dolphin may be seen, we reach Bhagalpur, a centre of silk production. We shall visit the elegant 18th century mansion built by Augustus Cleveland as well as a silk-weaving village before continuing on to Jahangira Island at Sultanganj, a place of pilgrimage with early Hindu carvings in the rock. On shore, another picturesque rock is topped with a mosque, while there will be a chance to stroll around the local market.

    Day 5 – Monghyr

    We sail on to Monghyr. Monghyr possesses a large Mughal fort, as well as an East India Company cemetery, now with villagers living amongst the grandiose tombs. We shall also visit the Pirpahar Hill, crowned by a fine old mansion, as well as the Sita Kund hot springs, before continuing our cruise upstream.

    Day 6 – Village visit

    This morning we pass under the great bridge at Mokameh, where the naturalist Jim Corbett spent his working life in charge of the ferry which operated here earlier. Nearby we stop to visit a bankside village and stretch our legs. We arrive by evening at Barh.

    Day 7 – Nalanda

    Today, there is an excursion to Nalanda, recently included as a UNESCO World Heritage site where visits would include the excavated great Buddhist monastery and stupa along with the adjoining museum; Nalanda is also the world’s oldest seat of learning, once welcoming over 10,000 students at its height. Later, visit the marbled Pawapuri Jain temple in the middle of a lake.
    Return in the evening to Barh to reboard our ship.

    Day 8 – Patna

    Today is a day spent cruising upstream. At some stage we shall pause at a bankside village and stretch our legs. We arrive in the evening at the state capital of Patna and berth close to the old East India Company opium warehouses.

    Day 9 – Patna; disembarkation

    This morning we take a tour of Patna, visiting the extraordinary 18th century Gola Ghar granary, the great Sikh temple and the rich collections of the State Museum. Disembark late morning and transferred to airport or station (transfer included).
    Alternatively your own arrangements for road or rail onward travel.

    Itinerary subject to river conditions.

  • Holy Ganges Patna to Farakka – 7 Days Itinerary (Downstream)

    Map of Hooghly and Ganges Rivers in West Bengal

    Map of Holy Ganges Rivers in West Bengal

    “…When family and friends get together to celebrate a milestone occasion , sharing the experience on a Ganges River Cruise is a guaranteed to create lasting memories of a trip of a lifetime!..”

    Day 1 – Patna; arrival

    Arrive Patna by road, rail or air (group transfer from airport, hotel or railway station to ship is included).
    Embarkation from 4pm onwards, where you will receive a warm welcome from the crew and enjoy dinner on board.

    Day 2 – Patna

    This morning we take a tour of Patna, visiting the extraordinary 18th century Gola Ghar granary, the great Sikh temple and the rich collections of the State Museum.
    Returning to our ship, we pass near the old East India Company opium warehouses and cruise down to moor for the evening at Barh.

    Day 3 – Nalanda

    Today, there is an excursion to Nalanda, recently included as a UNESCO World Heritage site where visits would include the excavated great Buddhist monastery and stupa along with the adjoining museum; Nalanda is also the world’s oldest seat of learning, once welcoming over 10,000 students at its height. Later, visit the marbled Pawapuri Jain temple in the middle of a lake. We return in the evening to our ship which will have sailed down to the great bridge at Mokameh, where earlier the naturalist Jim Corbett spent his working life overseeing the ferry crossing.

    Day 4 – Monghyr

    Today we sail down to Monghyr. Monghyr possesses a fine Mughal fort, as well as an old East India Company Cemetery with interesting headstones, now with villagers living amongst the tombs. We shall also visit the Pirpahar Hill, crowned by a fine old mansion as well as the Sitakund hot springs, before continuing our cruise downstream to anchor near Jahangira Island at Sultanganj, a place of pilgrimage with early Hindu carvings in the rock. On shore, another picturesque rock is topped with a mosque.

    Day 5 – Bhagalpur

    We sail this morning along a stretch of the river where Gangetic Dolphin may be seen. We sail on passing close to the island shrine at Colganj, with both Buddhist and Hindu cave temples, and once a centre of the murderous Thug sect. Close to here we visit idyllic Bateshwar with 6th century Hindu carvings and the nearby ruins of an 8th century Buddhist stupa and monastery at Vikramshila. We anchor for the night near the confluence with the Kosi, coming down from Nepal.

    Day 6 – Rajmahal

    We sail downstream this morning to Rajmahal, beneath the Rajmahal Hills. Rajmahal is one of those places, so common in India, which feature in no guidebook and yet offer both interest and atmosphere; once known as Akbarnagar, the town was founded by the Mughal Emperor Akbar as his eastern capital. Shah Jehan, builder of the Taj Mahal, spent much of his youth here. There are remains of palaces, forts and mosques submerged in vegetation which we shall explore before continuing on down to the Farakka Barrage.

    Day 7 – Farakka; disembarkation

    A dawn transfer is arranged to Farakka station for morning 4 hr (approx.) train journey to Kolkata, then to your central hotel or airport.
    Alternatively it is possible to travel on by road or rail to Siliguri and Darjeeling (please ask for details).

    Itinerary subject to river conditions.

Duration: 7/9 Days Holy Ganges Cruise
Location: India from Farakka to Patna or Patna to Farakka
Price: From USD 2480 (No Single Supplement)

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