Bengal Memories Lower Ganges River Cruise – 4 Day Itinerary

“…My father was stationed in Calcutta in 1948. He remembers it fondly, just as I found it; crowded roads, beautiful old buildings, vibrant bustling markets and so much colour and history at every turn…”   Kolkata has a charm that you can’t experience in any of India’s other metropolitan cities.

DAY 1 – Embarkation, Kolkata

​This morning, you will be collected from your central hotel and transferred to embark the ship by 11 am. Sail upstream past the old Dutch settlement of Chinsura before landing to visit the imposing Imambara at Hooghly. With verses from the Koran written on its walls, the Imambara is an opportunity to step back in time and relive a slice of Islamic history in Bengal. After the visit, reboard ABN Sukapha and set sail, leaving urban sprawl behind.
Meals: L, D

DAY 2 – Kalna

Sail upstream and, after breakfast, land at the country town of Kalna and take cycle rickshaws to see a group of some of Bengal’s most attractive terracotta temples, as well as the unique Shiva temple with concentric rings made up of 108 shrinelets. Continue on through the countryside to Mayapur to visit the vast new ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) temple which dominates the skyline. As the headquarters of ISKCON or the Hare Krishna movement, the temple receives over a million singing and dancing devotees a year from around the world. Sail downstream as dusk falls to a mooring near Kalna.
Meals: B, L, D

DAY 3 – Chandernagore

​This morning, sail downstream and visit a saree-weaving village before continuing on to Chandernagore, a French possession until 1950, to visit the 18th century church as well as Dupleix’s House, the erstwhile Governor-General of French India. Later, sail on down to Kolkata.
Meals: B, L, D

DAY 4 – Disembarkation Kolkata

​After breakfast, disembark and transfer to airport or your hotel in Central Kolkata.
Meals: B

Bengal Memories Ganges River 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 – Ganges River Cruise – Deck Plan

ABN Sukapha – Deck Plan

• 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 – Ganges River Cruise – Cabins

ABN Sukapha – Ganges River Cruise – Dining

2019 & 2020 Dates, Prices & Inclusions

Bengal Memories Lower Ganges River Cruise

Bengal Memories Kolkata – Kolkata (4 Days)
Prices per person in USD (based on two persons):

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

n.b. Children must be 15 years of age or more. Adult prices apply.

Bengal Memories Lower Ganges River Cruise – Inclusions

• Transfers to / from your hotel and the vessel
• Full board (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
  from lunch Day 1 to Breakfast Day 4
• Shore excursion programme including all admissions.
• Complimentary tea, coffee & mineral water throughout.
• Rickshaw ride

Tour code BD8

How to Book and Pay – Lower Ganges River Cruise

• Please complete the booking form adding your credit card details via out 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.