Indias Golden Triangle and the Sacred Ganges
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Vibrant, colourful, mesmerizing – just a few of the words that visitors use to describe India. The Ganges captures all of these images and more as it winds its way beside vast temples, energetic cities and mysterious landscapes. This is no ordinary river tour. You’ll have access to a comprehensive wellness program aboard every vessel you board, including yoga classes and a menu of organic food options. But best of all, you’ll get to see some of India’s most remarkable sights, including the Taj Mahal twice-once at sunrise and once at sunset. It’s the perfect way to immerse yourself in the country’s cultural delights.
Itinerary
DAY 1 New Delhi
Arrive at New Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport. If your cruise/ tour package includes a group arrival transfer or if you have purchased a private arrival transfer, you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the newly renovated Oberoi New Delhi hotel.
DAY 2 New Delhi
India’s sprawling capital city is colorful, confounding and captivating. Your expertly led city tour provides an ideal first foray into this fascinating land. To cap your day taking in the sights of scenic New Delhi, relax this evening over a delicious buffet dinner at the Oberoi.
DAY 3 New Delhi to Agra
This morning you will check out of your New Delhi hotel and head south via motorcoach to Agra, the site of Shah Jahan’s best-known building project, the exquisite Taj Mahal. You’ll visit the Taj Mahal this afternoon and stay for sunset, as the monument’s changing colors draw comparisons to the shifting mood of the late Emperor’s wife.
DAY 4 Agra, Transfer to Jaipur
Is the Taj Mahal best seen at sunset or sunrise? It’s an impossible question to answer, so Uniworld guests have the rare pleasure of experiencing both. Wake up early this morning to see the white marble monument aglow with the rosy tinge of dawn. You’ll spend your next two nights at the beautiful Oberoi Rajvilas. The luxury hotel sits on 32 acres of landscaped gardens and is built around an ancient Shiva temple.
DAY 5 Jaipur
Pink is the color of hospitality in Rajasthan, which gives you an idea of what to expect in the “Pink City” of Jaipur. Enjoy the visit to the local city bazaar. Take the afternoon to explore on your own—shuttles will be available to carry you to and from the hotel to the city’s shopping district.
DAY 6 Jaipur, Fly to Kolkata (Embark), Cruising the Ganges River
Settle into your beautifully appointed suite aboard the Ganges Voyager II in Kolkata.
DAY 7 Kalna
Kalna, once an important trade port on the river, is best known today for the magnificent Hindu temples built by the maharajas of Bardhaman— which you’ll experience today. After marveling at the astonishing Rajbari temple complex, you may opt to walk with your guide through the colorful local market.
DAY 8 Matiari
Your ship serves as a time machine today, transporting you hundreds of years into the past, as we travel to the authentic artisan village of Matiari.
DAY 9 Murshidabad, Baranagar
Today’s adventures take you to a duo of Bengali towns—Murshidabad and Baranagar—each one boasting surprising and beautiful architectural monuments closely linked to the ruling families of the area.
This evening, following dinner onboard, take in a lively Bollywood-style show, complete with music and dancing.
DAY 10 The Ganges
One of the world’s most sacred bodies of water, the Ganges River flows through a myriad of small villages and highly populated cities throughout India and Bangladesh. Take in the remarkable scenery as you sail and be on the lookout for a rare sighting of the endangered Ganges river dolphin.
Wellness: You may choose to relax and unwind with a body massage or treatment onboard at the soothing Voyager Spa.
DAY 11 Mayapur, Chandannagar, Kolkata
Few places of worship exist on such a head-spinning scale as what you will witness today in Mayapur, the center of the international Hare Krishna movement and home to the new Temple of the Vedic Planetarium, still under construction. Most students of history know a thing or two about the British colonial powers in India, but few are aware that the French had colonies here as well. You’ll visit this former French outpost today.
DAY 12 Kolkata
The city of Kolkata is synonymous with the enduring legacies of Mother Teresa and the colonial-era British Raj, both of which you will get better acquainted with today.
DAY 13 Kolkata (Disembark)
Your incredible Indian adventure ends early this morning, as you disembark and transfer to the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport for your flight home or extend your journey with an optional extension to Varanasi.
About this trip
See 4 UNESCO World Heritage sites and 1 country
Departure Months
September to March
What's included
12 NIGHTS
Accommodation
PREMIUM ALL INCLUSIVE
12 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 9 dinners, Welcome and Farewell Gala Dinners. Complimentary house wine, local spirits and beer, soft drinks, tea and coffee will be served throughout the cruise. Onshore lunches include complimentary soft drinks, coffee, and tea. Onshore dinners include complimentary house wine, local beer, soft drinks, coffee, and tea
ON-TRIP TRANSPORT
All transport shown
Sightseeing highlights
The ship’s spacious, high-ceilinged suites are a serene sanctuary, with beautiful hand-painted murals and all the comforts of a five-star hotel. All suites have a cozy sitting area and a French balcony with floor-to-ceiling glass doors.
Start your trip with five luxurious nights at three different award-winning Oberoi hotels.
Your Ganges voyage delves deeply into India’s fascinating historical and religious heritage, working its charm in myriad ways and leaving you with memories that will forever endure.
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DINING
Meals onboard prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients
12 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 9 dinners
Welcome and Farewell Gala Dinners
Complimentary house wine, local spirits and beer, soft drinks, tea and coffee will be served throughout the cruise. Onshore lunches include complimentary soft drinks, coffee, and tea. Onshore dinners include complimentary house wine, local beer, soft drinks, coffee, and tea
EXCURSIONS
9 days of excursions, all fully hosted by English-speaking local experts
ACCOMMODATIONS
7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the elegant Ganges Voyager II
Lavishly appointed riverview suites with private balconies
2 nights in New Delhi at The Oberoi New Delhi
1 night in Agra at The Oberoi Amarvilas
2 nights in Jaipur at The Oberoi Rajvilas
EXPERIENCES
4 UNESCO World Heritage sites
Services of an experienced Uniworld Tour Manager
Complimentary Wellness Program on every sailing
Cultural enrichment
All transfers on arrival and departure days
Flights included between Jaipur and Kolkata
Gratuities for onboard personnel (ship staff, crew, Cruise/Tour Manager) are included during the cruise/tour
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WELLNESS PROGRAM
Available on every sailing, the complimentary Wellness Program – led by a certified and resident yogi – will celebrate the holistic health benefits of yoga with daily sessions introducing the different types of yoga, group lectures and classes as well as individualized meetings.
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