Board Ganges Voyager II for a 16-day cruise and rail journey as you thoroughly explore the many alluring aspects of Indian tradition. Initiate your trip on the Ganges Voyager II, a magnificent riverboat. Experience a wellness program based on the ancient tradition and practice of yoga while visiting off-the-beaten-path settlements along the Ganges River. As you travel down the Ganges, you can see many different parts of Indian culture, from the beautiful Hindu temples in Kalna to the busy flower markets in Kolkata. After that, disembark and continue your journey to India's most famous destinations on the Maharajas Express. This glitzy train will take you to Agra, the site of the Taj Mahal; Jaipur, known as the "Pink City," and Jodhpur, known as the "Blue City," the romantic "Venice of the East," and Mumbai, where the Bollywood film industry is based. A once-in-a-lifetime trip to India promises all of this and more.
Highlights
Visit Udaipur, the "Venice of the East"
Explore Bikaner City, a red sandstone-carved princely city
Discover Ranthambore, the home of Bengal tigers
Marvel at the authentic artisan village of Matiari
Activity options vary depending on destination and operator. Activity level is determined by the range and intensity of activities you choose to participate in. Discuss with your Trip Planner which options are best for you.
Arrive at Kolkata Airport. If your cruise package includes a group arrival transfer or if you have purchased a private arrival transfer, be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the Ganges Voyager II.
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 can experience today. After marveling at the astonishing Rajbari temple complex, you may opt to walk with your guide through the colorful local market.
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.
One of the world’s most sacred bodies of water, the Ganges River flows through many 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.
Few places of worship exist on such a head-spinning scale as what you 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 history students know a thing or two about the British colonial powers in India, but few know that the French also had colonies here. You visit this former French outpost today.
The city of Kolkata is synonymous with the enduring legacies of Mother Teresa and the colonial-era British Raj, both of which you get better acquainted with today.
Disembark the ship for your flight to New Delhi. Take the afternoon at leisure to rest at your hotel, The Oberoi New Delhi, or join on a panoramic tour of the city, including a visit to Humayun’s Tomb.
Day 9: New Delhi | Embark The Maharajas’ Express, Agra
Settle into your cabin onboard The Maharajas’ Express, the most luxurious train in India, and go to Agra, a bustling city most famous for hosting one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
Start the day early with a morning visit to the Agra Fort, then return to the train for breakfast as you head towards Ranthambore, home to a national park known for its large population of Bengal tigers.
Pink is the color of hospitality in northwestern India, which gives you an idea of what to expect in the “Pink City” of Jaipur. Spend the morning visiting the city’s famous Amber Fort and the evening enjoying dinner out at an exclusive venue.
Day 12: Bikaner
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Gaze out in the countryside while you enjoy breakfast onboard. In the 15th century, what was once a barren desert gave rise to a princely city carved of red sandstone. This city, Bikaner, is the site of your explorations today. Enjoy some free time in the morning to explore on your own or relax onboard before afternoon explorations. Tonight, a unique dinner experience awaits in the deserts outside the city.
Having seen India’s “Pink City” already, now it’s time for you to visit the “Blue City” of Jodhpur. Swaths of brightly painted blue houses can be found throughout the city’s streets. Once an indication that a Brahmin—a member of India’s priestly class—inhabited a dwelling, the blue color later became emblematic of the city itself and a popular choice amongst its residents.
Later this evening, enjoy dinner off the train at an exclusive venue.
Sprawling across seven lakes and a range of hillsides, Udaipur has earned itself the moniker "the Venice of the East." It is amongst India's most scenic locales and a highlight of adventures in this many-splendor country. During your explorations of Udaipur today, sit for lunch at a local spot in town.
Day 15: Mumbai | Disembark
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Disembark the train and transfer to your hotel for the night, The Oberoi Hotel Mumbai, which is situated right on the coast of the Arabian sea.
Day 16: Mumbai
1 Breakfast
Check out of your hotel. If your cruise package includes a group departure transfer or you purchased a private departure transfer, transfer to Mumbai Airport for your flight home.
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Maharaja Suite (400 sq ft - 37.2 sq m)
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Heritage Suite (280 sq ft - 26 sq m)
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Colonial Suite (261 sq ft - 24.2 sq m)
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Signature Suite
Signature Suite (261 sq ft - 24.2 sq m)
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