2024: Colorful India & the Ganges River with Southern India, Varanasi & Kathmandu (WDKY) - Ganges Voyager
21 Day River Cruise Cochin to Kathmandu
Enter a world of color, culture, and cherished spiritual tradition of India and Nepal. Your guided tour of India, Nepal, and Ganges River cruise begins in the Southern India city of Cochin, where you'll take a cruise on the backwaters of Kerala to witness life along the scenic and serene waterways. Explore Mumbai, home to 'Bollywood,' and Varanasi, to watch the Hindu's devotional bathing in the Ganges. Continue on to the bustling city of Delhi. You'll tour the city with your expert local guide, and take a rickshaw ride through the Chandni Chowk bazaar-brimming with everything from silver and spices to saris of every color. You'll visit Qutub Minar-the world's largest brick minaret, and see Delhi's largest Sikh gurudwara (house of worship), before traveling to Agra-site of the legendary Taj Mahal. Join a sunrise excursion to the Taj Mahal-the iconic memorial build by Moghul emperor Shah Jahan for his beloved wife. More than 20 years in the making, the Taj Mahal stands as the pinnacle of love's devotion, and is also yours to experience at sunset if you wish. You'll enjoy the city of Jaipur, with its famous Palace of the Winds, and spectacular Amber Fort, before flying to Kolkata to board your Ganges river cruise. The holy river of Hinduism, the Ganges, slowly courses through one of the world's most fertile and populated areas. Along its banks, human life is connected to its waters and you'll get a glimpse of life away from India's big cities. See muslin weaving in Kalna and candy making in Matiari. Stop in Murshidabad for an excursion to Azimganj and Jiaganj-to tour a historic mansion and see a gold and silver making demonstration Explore the fascinating Hare Krishna headquarters in Mayapur, and visit Saint Mother Teresa's former home upon your return to Kolkata. In Kathmandu, sightseeing is spread over two leisurely days. Visits include Hanuman Dhoka, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Temple of Kumari, residence of the Living Goddess, a child thought to be the reincarnation of a Hindu goddess. You'll also journey to Patan and Bouddhanath, Nepal's largest stupa. All of this and more await you on this once-in-a-lifetime vacation with a guided tour of India and Nepal with a Ganges River cruise.
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- Cruise Line
- Avalon Waterways
- Offer
- Offer valid through 6/30/2024
- Duration
- 21 Days
- Cruise Ship
- Ganges Voyager
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| Day | Port | Arrive | Depart |
| Day 1 | Cochin | ||
| Day 2 | Cochin | ||
| Day 3 | Mumbai | ||
| Day 4 | Mumbai | ||
| Day 5 | Varanasi | ||
| Day 6 | Delhi | ||
| Day 7 | Delhi | ||
| Day 8 | Agra | ||
| Day 9 | Agra | ||
| Day 10 | Jaipur | ||
| Day 11 | Jaipur | ||
| Day 12 | Kolkata | ||
| Day 13 | Kalna | ||
| Day 14 | Matiari | ||
| Day 15 | Murshidabad | ||
| Day 16 | GUPTIPARA | ||
| Day 17 | Kolkata | ||
| Day 18 | Kathmandu | ||
| Day 19 | Kathmandu | ||
| Day 20 | Kathmandu | ||
| Day 21 | Kathmandu |
- Dates/Pricing
- Disclaimer
- US$ Price Details
Port charges:$98Gratuities to Local Guides & drivers are included. (excludes extensions which are to be paid locally). Avalon offers the opportunity for solo travelers to sail with no single supplement (subject to availability). Please call for single accommodation price. Triples not available.Travel Terms & Conditions
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Booking your Vacation with Air
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