The Ganga
Heritage Cruise is
a quest to truly sense the spirit of the land and river life, interwoven
so profoundly. A unique opportunity to experience the three cultures that
fashioned the fabric of Bengal.The Nwawabi culture of the Mughal rulers,
their lifestyles and architecture. The Vaishnava culture, mad in their
love of God, their kirtans and their spirituality and the European culture
of the settlers- the English, French, Danish, Dutch, Germans & the
Portuguese. The cruise winds through six districts of West Bengal, covering
250kms and eight centuries, to capture the essence of a rich heritage,
drama of the mighty river and the spectacular beauty of rural Bengal. The
journey starts off by bus from the Tourism Center at
CALCUTTA.
First stop is Baharampur,11
kms from Murshidabad, where the launch awaits the visitors.
PACKAGE
COST PER PERSON :
Rs. 5000/USD 125
PACKAGE
COST INCLUDES
Transfers, bus tickets, two-tier non air-conditioned
accommodation on board the launch or lodges,
main meals and refreshments, sightseeing
stop over and tour guide.
