Jules Verne India Collection 2026-27

FROM £4,340 PP 10 NIGHTS FLIGHT INCLUSIVE

Cruise the Hooghly River: India Bengal Adventure, Farakka to Kolkata

Style

Theme

Go with the flow of the Hoogly for 250 miles from Farakka to Kolkata. This once thriving trade route of the Hooghly River is now a road less travelled, to half-forgotten palaces, terracotta temples, ancient mosques and battlefields.

Cruise

Discovery

Ganges

Farakka (Cruise starts)

Gaur

Baranagar

Murshidabad

Khushbagh

Matiari Village

INDIA

Katwa

Kalna

Imambara Chandernagore

Barrackpore Kolkata (Calcutta) (Cruise ends)

via Delhi or Dubai

Bay of Bengal

Who is this cruise suitable for? This slow-paced, reflective journey is perfect for experienced travellers looking to uncover India’s forgotten stories. Cruising along the Hooghly River, you’ll pass through once-thriving towns steeped in history. With opportunities to observe wildlife in its natural habitat and explore hidden cultural treasures, this itinerary offers a unique view of India’s layered past. Flying from: London Heathrow, Birmingham and Manchester

Nights at a glance Flight - 1 night / Kolkata - 1 night / Cruise - 7 nights / Kolkata - 1 night Tour highlights • Explore Kolkata on a city tour • Set sail on a 7-night cruise • Discover the lost city of Gaur • Take a rickshaw ride in Kalna • Explore Chandernagore’s museum • Sail under the Howrah Bridge

What’s included

Air travel and taxes Transfers 2 nights’ hotel accommodation 3 breakfasts, 1 dinner 7-night cruise Full board on cruise Local tour leader / expert guides 2026 Departure: Mar All departure dates available online Solo travellers Single supplement from £1,300

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