| Cruise Line |
Antara |
| Ship |
Ganga Vilas |
| Destination |
India Rivers |
| Nights |
22 |
| Departure Date |
05 Mar 2028 |
| Description |
Day 1:
Arrive Guwahati, Embarkation (L/D)
Arrive Guwahati in the morning and transfer to the Pandu Port for embarking the ship. Welcome onboard followed by a Safety Briefing and lunch. Proceed to visit the Kamakhya Temple (from outside) and the Assam State Museum.
Overnight onboard MV Ganga Vilas
Day 2:
Guwahati – Sualkuchi (B/L/D)
We begin our sail downstream on the Brahmaputra to Sualkuchi, fondly called the “Manchester of Assam.” In the afternoon, visit the silk weaving village, which is renowned notably for the Muga silk. This silk is known for its glossy, fine texture and durability.
Overnight onboard MV Ganga Vilas
Day 3:
Sualkuchi – Goalpara (B/L/D)
Today we sail onward to Goalpara, located at the foothills of the Garo Hills. Post lunch set out to visit Sri Surya Pahar, a significant archaeological site, which has the distinction of possessing valuable cultural remains of Buddhism, Jainism and Hinduism.
Overnight onboard MV Ganga Vilas
Day 4:
Goalpara - Dhubri (B/L/D)
We sail further downstream to Dhubri for Immigrations and Customs of India. Post lunch explore Dhubri town visiting the Gurdwara Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib and a Pottery village notable for its traditional craft of terracotta.
Overnight onboard MV Ganga Vilas
Day 5:
Dhubri (India) – Chilmari (Bangladesh) (B/L/D)
Today we sail downstream crossing the international border and arrive at the Chilmari River Port, located in a beautiful scenic bank of the Teesta and Jamuna rivers. Immigration & Custom formalities of Bangladesh will be done at Chilmari.
Overnight onboard MV Ganga Vilas
Day 6:
Chilmari – Rangpur – Chilmari (B/L/D)
Today after breakfast full day trip to Rangpur, the “City of Colour.” We will visit the domineering Tajhat Palace, Rangpur Museum; Dimla Kali Temple, and Carmichael College.
Overnight onboard MV Ganga Vilas
Day 7:
Chilmari – Sirajganj (B/L/D)
Today we sail towards Sirajganj, an important jute centre. In the afternoon visit the Hatikumrul Navaratna Temple, adorned with nine spires, giving it its name Nava (nine) ratna (jewels).
Overnight onboard MV Ganga Vilas
Day 8:
Sirajganj – Tangail (B/L/D)
Further downstream sailing brings us to Tangail, an important handloom centre. Post lunch we visit the 17 th century Atia Mosque, that was built in the in honour of a prominent Sufi saint. It is dubbed the 10 Taka Mosque after the Bangladesh government issued a 10 Taka banknote which had its image in the obverse.
Overnight onboard MV Ganga Vilas
Day 9:
River day Tangail – Aricha (B/L/D)
We sail full day downstream to Aricha river port, which is a prime spot for catching the renowned Hilsha fish.
Overnight onboard MV Ganga Vilas
Day 10:
River day Aricha – Mawa (Dhaka) (B/L/D)
A further full day of sailing brings us to the Mawa jetty, a busy ferry ghat near Dhaka, the Capital of Bangladesh.
Overnight onboard MV Ganga Vilas
Day 11:
Dhaka & Sonargaon (B/L/D)
After breakfast proceed for a Panoramic drive tour of Dhaka’s heritage buildings like: Dhaka University, Curzon Hall; Old High Court; Dhakeswari Temple. Also visit Sonargaon, the “Golden City.”
Overnight onboard MV Ganga Vilas
Day 12:
River day Mawa – Barisal (B/L/D)
Today we sail full day to Barisal viewing the picturesque countryside. Barisal is fondly called the Venice of Bengal.
Overnight onboard MV Ganga Vilas
Day 13:
Barisal (B/L/D)
Morning, visit a Floating Market, which is renowned for its fruits. Return to ship for lunch. Thereafter visit the Oxford Epiphany Church, which is one of the oldest and arguably the second largest church in Asia.
Overnight onboard MV Ganga Vilas
Day 14:
Barisal – Kaukhali (B/L/D)
This morning we sail to Kaukhali, a small riverine village, which has a launch & steamer station dating to the British period. Explore the village visiting a potters colony, the local market, and a Hindu Vaishnavite temple.
Overnight onboard MV Ganga Vilas
Day 15:
Kaukhali – Karamjol – Mongla (B/L/D)
Today we sail to Karamjol. Ride the country boat to the Forest Reserve Centre, which protects a vast range of mammals, bird, reptiles, and fish. Wildlife enthusiasts can look forward to viewing Gangetic River dolphins, salt-water crocodiles, and other fauna. Sail onward to Mongla town, the gateway to the Sundarbans on the Bangladesh side.
Overnight onboard MV Ganga Vilas
Day 16:
Mongla – Antihara (B/L/D)
In the morning drive to Bagerhat and visit the Sixty Domed Mosque, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The mosque is locally known as the 'Shat Gombuj', which in Bangla literally means Sixty Domes. Return to the ship and sail onward to Antihara.
Overnight onboard MV Ganga Vilas
Day 17:
Arrive Antihara (B/L/D)
A further sailing in the morning brings us to Antihara, a village in Bangladesh, which is the check post for the Immigration & Custom formalities of Bangladesh.
Overnight onboard MV Ganga Vilas
Day 18:
Antihara (Bangladesh) – Hemnagar (India) – Bali (B/L/D)
Today we sail through the wildlife area of the Sundarbans up towards the Indian side of the Sundarbans to arrive in Hemnagar, the check-post for Customs & Immigrations in India. We sail onward to Bali.
Overnight onboard MV Ganga Vilas
Day 19:
Bali Island (B/L/D)
Early this morning ride in the country boat through the narrow creeks to climb the Dobanki Watchtower and enjoy a canopy walk to view the riveting flora and fauna. Return to the ship for lunch. Thereafter enjoy a walk in the village of Bali and interact with the villagers engaged in creating handicrafts and witness a tribal dance.
Overnight onboard MV Ganga Vilas
Day 20:
Bali – Bhagabatpur (B/L/D)
We cruise during the morning through the creek to the Bhagabatpur Island. Visit the crocodile project which has a hatchery and sanctuary of the estuarine crocodiles.
Overnight onboard MV Ganga Vilas
Day 21:
River day Bhagabatpur – Namkhana – Kolkata (B/L/D)
Based on tide situation we continue our sail to the fishing port of Namkhana and onward to Kolkata.
Overnight onboard MV Ganga Vilas
Day 22:
Kolkata (B/L/D)
Morning after breakfast, visit Kolkata’s Flower Market and the potters’ quarter Kumartuli. Return to ship for lunch. Thereafter visit Mother Teresa’s Home.
Overnight onboard MV Ganga Vilas
Day 23:
Kolkata Disembarkation (B)
Following breakfast disembark the ship and transfer for your onward journey.
Disembarkation Time: 09:00 AM
Important Notes:
- The itinerary may be readjusted due to local conditions and days of the week, to avoid closure of monuments/museums. Last-minute sailing adjustments may also occur.
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| Itinerary |
Cruise Itinerary
| Day | Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
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| 1 |
05/03 |
Guwahati, India |
Embark |
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| 2 |
06/03 |
Sualkuchi, India |
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| 3 |
07/03 |
Goalpara, India |
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| 4 |
08/03 |
Dhubri, India |
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| 5 |
09/03 |
Chilmari, Bangladesh |
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| 6 |
10/03 |
Chilmari, Bangladesh |
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| 7 |
11/03 |
Sirajganj, Bangladesh |
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| 8 |
12/03 |
River Village |
Tangail |
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| 9 |
13/03 |
River Village |
Aricha |
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| 10 |
14/03 |
Mawa, Bangladesh |
Dhaka |
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| 11 |
15/03 |
Dhaka, Bangladesh |
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| 11 |
15/03 |
Sonargaon, Bangladesh |
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| 12 |
16/03 |
Barisal, Bangladesh |
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| 13 |
17/03 |
Barisal, Bangladesh |
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| 14 |
18/03 |
River Village |
Kaukhali |
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| 15 |
19/03 |
River Village |
Karamjol |
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| 15 |
19/03 |
Mongla Port, Bangladesh |
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| 16 |
20/03 |
River Village |
Antihara |
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| 17 |
21/03 |
River Village |
Antihara |
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| 18 |
22/03 |
Hemnagar, West Bengal, India |
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| 18 |
22/03 |
Bally, West Bengal |
(otherwise known as Bali) |
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| 19 |
23/03 |
Bally, West Bengal |
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| 20 |
24/03 |
River Village |
Bhagabatpur |
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| 21 |
25/03 |
Namkhana, West Bengal |
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| 21 |
25/03 |
Kolkata (Calcutta) |
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| 22 |
26/03 |
Kolkata (Calcutta) |
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| 23 |
27/03 |
Kolkata (Calcutta) |
Disembark |
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All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
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