Historic Hooghly
About this expedition
Seven nights on the Lower Ganges between Kolkata and Farakka — the richest run of Bengal history on the river. French Chandernagore and Dutch Chinsura, the terracotta temples of Kalna, the palaces of the Nawabs at Murshidabad, Mayapur’s ISKCON temple and the battlefield of Plassey.
Why you’ll love it
- Kalna’s terracotta temples
- Murshidabad & the Nawabs’ palaces
- Mayapur ISKCON & Plassey
- French Chandernagore
- The lost city of Gaur
- Matiari’s brass-workers
Day by day
Kolkata, Barrackpore & Chandernagore
Embark at Kolkata; the Barrackpore cantonment and India’s road to independence, then French Chandernagore.
Embark · colonialHooghly Imambara
The Dupleix Palace, the Dutch settlement of Chinsura and the imposing Imambara at Hooghly; moor near Kalna.
HeritageKalna temples & Mayapur
Kalna’s terracotta temples and the 108-shrinelet Shiva temple, then the vast ISKCON temple at Mayapur.
TemplesMatiari brass & Plassey
The brass-working village of Matiari and the battlefield of Plassey, where 1757 changed Indian history.
HeritageMurshidabad & the Nawabs
Khushbagh’s garden tombs, the great Hazarduari Palace, Katra Mosque and Katgola Palace.
HeritageBaranagar terracotta temples
The miniature terracotta temples of sleepy Baranagar; up the lower Ganges past mustard fields to Farakka.
TemplesGaur, a lost city
A full-day excursion to Gaur — once one of India’s great cities, with mosques, palaces and gateways.
HeritageDisembark / onward
Transfer to Farakka for the train to Kolkata, or continue to the upper Ganges.
DepartureCabins & fares
| Cabin | Details | From (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Deck — Single | Solo · no single supplement | $2,765 | Select |
| Main Deck Twin / Double | Main deck · French balcony | $2,765 | Select |
| Upper Deck Twin / Double | Upper deck · French balcony | $3,360 | Select |
Per person, twin/double share, 2026–27 season. Subject to 5% GST. Single-supplement & peak-season rates on request.
What’s included
Included
- Accommodation on board & full board
- All excursions & entry fees per the itinerary
- Unlimited drinks at lunch & dinner (local beer, wine & soft drinks)
- English-speaking guide on board & on excursions
- Kolkata–Farakka train tickets (where applicable)
- All transfers (shared) & port charges
Not included
- 5% GST
- Drinks from the bar, spa & laundry
- Tips, camera fees & insurance
- Flights & any pre/post-cruise hotels
- Items of a personal nature
Your ship
ABN Rajmahal
Twenty-two cabins with French balconies, a vast canopied sundeck and a small spa — colonial elegance on the Ganges. Explore the ship →
