Cruise on the Ganges between Kolkata and Varanasi & the splendors of Rajasthan (port-to-port cruise)

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  • No booking fees
  • duration 15 days
  • tour type Cruise
  • age requirement 18-95 yrs
  • max group size 15
  • Tour Code BM-27391
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Kolkata (ex calcutta), Inde
  • Ends New Delhi, India
HIGHLIGHTS
  • Cruise on board a magnificent, colonial-style ship
  • Cruise the Ganges through one of the most fertile and densely populated regions in the world
  • Visit fascinating Kolkata
  • Varanasi, the sacred city where pilgrims come to find enlightenment
  • Wander through small traditional villages
  • The fabulous terra-cotta temples in Kalna
  • EXTENDED STAY INCLUDED:
  • Visit the 3 major attractions in Rajasthan: the Palace of the Winds, Amer Fort and the lost city of Fatehpur Sikri
  • The dazzling Taj Mahal
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The tour "Cruise On The Ganges Between Kolkata And Varanasi & The Splendors Of Rajasthan (port-to-port Cruise)" is cruise trip that boards in Kolkata (ex calcutta) and disembarks in New Delhi. You will be cruising through India and visit New Delhi, Kolkata, Agra and 8 other destinations. The tour "Cruise On The Ganges Between Kolkata And Varanasi & The Splendors Of Rajasthan (port-to-port Cruise)" takes 15 days and include cabin accommodation onboard the cruise ship and others. Please see the package includes section for specific details.

Take a cruise on the Ganges River and plunge into fascinating, enticing, surprising, and astonishing India. The river is not only sacred to the Hindus, it is also the lifeline for the millions of inhabitants that depend on it for their daily needs. Discover the cultural heartbeat of the nation: Bustling Kolkata and its memorials and Varanasi, a sacred city that attracts millions of pilgrims a year. Visit Rajasthan, also called “Land of Kings”, this astonishing region is packed with things to discover. Men and women with shimmering turbans and saris, magnificent palaces, impressive forts and citadels and intoxicating aromas of spices are some of the unique features of this surprising corner of India.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Overview
  • Day 1 : Kolkata
  • Day 2 : Kolkata - Bandel - Kalna
  • Day 3 : Kalna - Matiari
  • Day 4 : Matiari - Khushbagh
  • Day 5 : Khushbagh - Baranagar - Murshidabad
  • Day 6 : Murshidabad - Mayapur
  • Day 7 : Mayapur - Chandernagore - Kolkata
  • Day 8 : Kolkata - Varanasi
  • Day 9 : Varanasi
  • Day 10 : Varanasi
  • Day 11 : Jaipur - Amer
  • Day 12 : Jaipur
  • Day 13 : Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra
  • Day 14 : Agra - Delhi
  • Day 15 : Delhi
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • Your stay in a 4* Hotel LS in a double room
  • Your stay in a 4* Hotel LS in a double room
Meals
  • Your cruise with all meals from lunch on the first day to lunch on the final day
  • Drinks at all meals (mineral water + 1 soft drink or 1 beer* or 1 glass of wine* + 1 tea or coffee per person at each meal)
  • All meals
  • Drinks at all meals (1 mineral water or 1 soft drink + 1 tea or coffee per person at each meal)
Transport
  • >> CORE PROGRAMDomestic flight from Kolkata to Varanasi and airport taxes
  • Tips.Tips: To ensure our customers a more pleasant stay, we’ve included €35 (including tax and VAT) for tips which will be entirely paid to the personnel from the countries to be visited. This amount was determined while taking into consideration the local customs and etiquette.>> EXTENDED STAYDomestic flight from Varanasi to Jaipur and airport taxes
Guide
  • The assistance of English-speaking local guides
  • The assistance of English-speaking local guides
Others
  • Your cruise in the cabin category of your choice
  • All visits and excursions mentioned in the program
  • The services of our CroisiEurope cruise director on board
  • Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
  • All visits and excursions mentioned in the program
  • The services of our CroisiEurope cruise director on board (starting from 15 passengers)
  • Travel assistance and repatriation insurance – tips.Tips: To ensure our customers a more pleasant stay, we’ve included €75 (including tax and VAT) for tips which will be entirely paid to the personnel from the countries to be visited. This amount was determined while taking into consideration the local customs and etiquette.
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • >> CORE PROGRAM
  • Transfers to/from departure/arrival points
  • Transfers
  • Cancellation and baggage insurance
  • Indian visa.
  • >> EXTENDED STAY
  • Transfers to/from departure/arrival points
  • Cancellation and baggage insurance.
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GOOD TO KNOW
CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Cruise on the Ganges between Kolkata and Varanasi & the splendors of Rajasthan (port-to-port cruise) tour. You can cancel the tour up to 92 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 91 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 27 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 27 June 2024, a deposit of 25% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 91 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Cruise on the Ganges between Kolkata and Varanasi & the splendors of Rajasthan (port-to-port cruise) tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Cruise on the Ganges between Kolkata and Varanasi & the splendors of Rajasthan (port-to-port cruise) tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

Tour Packages
The Cruise on the Ganges between Kolkata and Varanasi & the splendors of Rajasthan (port-to-port cruise) tour offers two separate excursion packages, DISCOVERY and CLASSIC, which are not included in the price and must be paid for separately. You have the option of purchasing either one of the packages once your booking has been confirmed.
Please note that you can also purchase these packages onboard, but at higher prices. COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • Rigorous hygiene safety measures will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
  • All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be either fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure or have taken a negative test (rapid antigen or PCR)  within 72 hours of departure.
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