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12 Night Indias Golden Triangle and the Sacred Ganges Cruise and Land Tour from New Delhi, India

Ship: Ganges Voyager II
Cruise Line: Uniworld Boutique River Cruises
Sailed:  Saturday, Mar 2, 2024 from New Delhi, India, India
Ended: Thursday, Mar 14, 2024
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Saturday, Mar 2, 2024 departure of the Ganges Voyager II. If Uniworld Boutique River Cruises modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.
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Day by Day Summary and Map

Day 1 - Saturday - Mar 2, 2024
New Delhi, India, India
New Delhi, India, India      
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 Oberoi New Delhi hotel.
Day 2 - Sunday - Mar 3, 2024
New Delhi, India, India
New Delhi, India, India      
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 dinner at the Oberoi.
Day 3 - Monday - Mar 4, 2024
New Delhi, India, India
New Delhi, India, India      
Bus Travel      
Agra, India      
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 - Tuesday - Mar 5, 2024
Agra, India
Agra, India      
Land Travel      
Jaipur, India      
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 - Wednesday - Mar 6, 2024
Jaipur, India      
Enjoy the "Pink City" of Jaipur.
Day 6 - Thursday - Mar 7, 2024
Jaipur, India      
Air Travel      
Cruise Begins      
Kolkata, India      
Settle into your beautifully appointed suite aboard the Ganges Voyager II in Kolkata.
Day 7 - Friday - Mar 8, 2024
Kalna, India      
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 - Saturday - Mar 9, 2024
Matiari, India      
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 - Sunday - Mar 10, 2024
Murshidabad, India      
Badanagar, India      
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.
Day 10 - Monday - Mar 11, 2024
Khushbagh, India      
Mayapur, India      
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. Also today, watch as a skilled practitioner of mehndi demonstrates how the intricate henna patterns are created, and discover the meanings of the traditional motifs.
Day 11 - Tuesday - Mar 12, 2024
Mayapur, India      
Chandannagar, India      
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 - Wednesday - Mar 13, 2024
Kolkata, India
Kolkata, India      
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 - Thursday - Mar 14, 2024
Kolkata, India
Kolkata, India      
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.