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- Ganges Heritage Cruise
Ganges Heritage Cruise
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The Ganga- Brahmaputra flood plains in the eastern part of the country are one of the richest in bio-diversity and even history. The trail marks the entry of the British , who then ruled the country for a long time. Along with that, there are weaving villages, ancient temples and even the longest barrage in the world. The mix of sights gives the traveller a fair idea of India and its subcultures.
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TOP PLACES
Kolkata | Barrackpore / Chandannagar | Kalna | Mayapur and Matiari | Murshidabad | Farakka Barrage | Kolkata
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HIGHLIGHTS
Victoria Memorial | Kali Ma Temple | Barrackpore | Matiari | Farraka Barrage
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Day 1
Kolkata
Arrive in Kolkata. After breakfast visit the Famous Jain Temples of Kolkata and The Howrah Bridge, a cantilevered bridge, also known as Rabindra Setu. -
Day 2
Barrackpore / Chandannagar
The Europe on Ganges: There are 5 European reminiscence within 40 km north of Kolkata and were trading post. The vessel will drop anchor at these places as per the guests’ choice. -
Day 3
Kalna
Kalna - Maharajas of Bardhaman built several magnificent temples with intricate terracotta ornamentation, the main one being 108 Shiv Mandir built in 1809 in traditional chala architecture and the Raj Bari which house most of the temples. -
Day 4
Mayapur and Matiari
These are the headquarters of ISKCON, preaching the power of prayer to attain salvation. Matiari - Kansha (Bell metal wares) was a poor man substitute to the rich silverware used in Bengali homes for prayers, table wares and also for cooking. -
Day 5
Murshidabad
The Nawab Murshid Quli Khan made Murshidabad the capital city of Sube Bangla, comprising of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa. -
Day 6
Farakka Barrage
Farakka Barrage is the world’s longest Barrage, controlling the sharing of waters between India and Bangladesh. -
Day 7
Kolkata
Onward flight.
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