7 Nights 8 Days
Princely Murshidabad
aboard MV Ganges Voyager
Sat Oct 17 2026
Thu Nov 12 2026
11 Cabins
13 Cabins
Price from
$5540
The Itinerary
Explore the rich history and colonial heritage of Bengal from where the British Raj took root and spread through much of South Asia. Nawabs, princes, battlefields, temples, tombs, mosques and churches, quaint riverside villages and grand palaces – all to explore in this cruise.
Includes
Fine dining
Meals and complimentary beverages, daily breakfast and fine dining experience served onboard
Excursions
All excursions including exclusive use of the onboard.
Private Guide
A dedicated tour guide, whose itinerary can be tailored towards your preferences
Chandannagore
Chandannagore and Chandernagor (French),
is a city in the Hooghly district in the
Indian state of West Bengal. It is headquarter
of the Chandannagore subdivision and is a part
of the area covered by Kolkata Metropolitan
Development Authority (KMDA). wikipedia
Bandel
Bandel is a city in the Hooghly district of the Indian
state of West Bengal. It was founded by Portuguese
settlers and falls under the jurisdiction of
Chandernagore Police Commissionerate. It is a
part of the area covered by Kolkata Metropolitan
Development Authority (KMDA) wikipedia
Kalna
Kalna or Ambika Kalna is a town in the Purba
Bardhaman district of West Bengal, India. It is
the headquarter of the Kalna subdivision, situated
on the western bank of the Bhāgirathi river. The
town is more popularly known as Ambika Kalna,
named after the goddess Kali,Maa Ambika.wikipedia
Mayapur
Mayapur is a pilgrimage town in the
Nabadwip CD block in the Krishnanagar Sadar
subdivision of the Nadia district,West Bengal,
India. It is situated at the confluence of
the Jalangi River and the Bhagirathi,a distributary
of the Ganges. The area is considered spiritually
significant by followers and devotees of
Gaudiya Vaishnavism. wikipedia
Matiari
Matiari is a census town and a gram panchayat
in the Kaliganj CD block in the Krishnanagar Sadar
subdivision of the Nadia district in the state of
West Bengal, India. wikipedia
Murshidabad
Murshidabad ,is a town in the
Indian state of West Bengal. This
town is the headquarters of Lalbag subdivision
of Murshidabad district. It is located on the
eastern bank of the Bhagirathi River. During the
18th century, Murshidabad was a prosperous and
cosmopolitan town. wikipedia
Kolkata
Kolkata, also known as Calcutta
(its official name until 2001), is the
capital and largest city of the Indian state of
West Bengal. It lies on the eastern bank of
the Hooghly River, 80 km (50 mi) west of the
border with Bangladesh. wikipedia
day 1
Arrive Kolkata, Embarkation
Arrival in Kolkata and transfer to the jetty for embarkation. Lunch onboard. Thereafter visit to Mother Teresa’s Home and Tomb. Mother Teresa started the Missionary of Charity and worked here until her death in 1997. The permanent exhibition includes a visit to her personal room, where we learn her life story and see her charity that is still active. Return to ship overnight. Enjoy cultural performance onboard.
Overnight onboard Ganges Voyager
- Lunch
- Dinner
day 2
Kolkata – Bandel – Kalna
After breakfast, a Panoramic Tour of Dalhousie Square’s heritage buildings; St. John’s Church and, Victoria Memorial. Return to the ship and sail to Bandel. Lunch onboard. In the evening visit the Hooghly Imambara, a famous Shiya pilgrimage center that provides housing for pilgrims as well as classrooms. We sail onward to Kalna.
Overnight onboard Ganges Voyager
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
day 3
Kalna – Matiari
After breakfast ride e-rickshaws through the town to visit the Rajbari Temple complex. The Nabakailas Temple contains 108 eight-slope-roofed shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva. Other temples in the complex feature diverse architecture and terracotta plaques depict themes of Hindu epics and various aspects of day-to-day life. Return to the ship walking through the local vegetable market. Begin sail towards the shore-side village of Matiari, while having lunch onboard.
Overnight onboard Ganges Voyager
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
day 4
Matiari – Khushbagh
Early today walk in the village to see and experience the craftsmen at work. These master craftsmen utilize recycled copper to create exquisite pots, platters, and more from their workshops in the village. Return to ship for breakfast and sail to Khushbagh. Lunch onboard. In the evening walk through farmland to visit the Mughal-style Garden built by Nawab Ali Wardi Khan. It houses the Nawab’s private mosque and the tomb of the last Nawab of Bengal Siraj-ud-Daula whom the British East India Company defeated at the Battle of Plassey.
Overnight onboard Ganges Voyager
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
day 5
Khushbagh -Baranagar - Murshidabad
After breakfast explore the village of Baranagar, a lovely example of life in rural India. Visit the 18th-century Char Bangla terracotta temple, built by Rani Bhabani, the landlady of Natore. Return to ship and sail to Murshidabad. Lunch onboard. Thereafter visit the Hazarduari Palace which dominates the waterfront. Ride e-rickshaws to the Katra mosque, which has distinctive minarets.
Overnight onboard Ganges Voyager
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
day 6
Murshidabad – Mayapur
After a restful morning, enjoying breakfast and observing the local life along the riverbanks, we arrive in Mayapur, the headquarters of the International Society of Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). Post lunch stroll in the pilgrim’s bazaar, meet Krishna followers, and visit the temple, which is comparable in size to the Vatican. The temple has been largely funded by Alfred B. Ford, the great-grandson of car maker Henry Ford.
Overnight onboard Ganges Voyager
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
day 7
Mayapur - Chandernagore - Kolkata
Today we sail to Chandernagore which was established as a French colony. Post breakfast explore the French colonial buildings along the promenade, including the former French governor’s residence, now converted into a museum that features an exhibition of items that depict life during this period. Also, visit the Sacred Heart Church which marks the beauty of the architecture during the French period. Return to the ship and continue our journey to Kolkata while enjoying lunch onboard. We arrive in Kolkata by evening.
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
day 8
Kolkata Disembark
Following breakfast disembark the ship and transfer for your onward journey.
Important Note:
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. The onboard tour staff will announce or post the exact time for each activity.
The letters in parentheses indicate the included meal of the day
B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner
- Breakfast
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