Bengal Memories
About this expedition
A three-night taste of the Hooghly from Kolkata — the Imambara at Hooghly, the terracotta temples of Kalna, Mayapur’s ISKCON temple, a saree-weaving village and French Chandernagore.
Why you’ll love it
- Kalna’s terracotta temples
- Mayapur ISKCON temple
- French Chandernagore & Dupleix Palace
- The Hooghly Imambara
- A saree-weaving village
- An easy weekend on the Ganges
Day by day
Kolkata & the Hooghly Imambara
Embark at Kolkata, pass the Dutch settlement of Chinsura and visit the imposing Imambara at Hooghly.
EmbarkKalna temples & Mayapur
Cycle-rickshaws to Kalna’s terracotta temples and the 108-shrinelet Shiva temple, then the ISKCON temple at Mayapur.
TemplesSaree weavers & Chandernagore
A saree-weaving village, then French Chandernagore — the 18th-century church and Dupleix Palace museum.
ColonialDisembark in Kolkata
Disembark after breakfast and transfer to your hotel or the airport.
DepartureCabins & fares
| Cabin | Details | From (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Deck — Single | Solo · no single supplement | $1,185 | Select |
| Main Deck Twin / Double | Main deck · French balcony | $1,185 | Select |
| Upper Deck Twin / Double | Upper deck · French balcony | $1,440 | 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 →
