Ganges Max
About this expedition
The grand Ganges — eleven nights “from the Buddha to the Raj”, from Kolkata through Bengal and up to the Buddhist monastery of Vikramshila and the Rajmahal Hills. The most complete Ganges voyage we run.
Why you’ll love it
- Kalna & Baranagar terracotta temples
- Murshidabad & the Nawabs
- Vikramshila Buddhist monastery
- The lost city of Gaur
- Rajmahal, Akbar’s capital
- The Moti Jharna waterfall & the Santals
Day by day
Kolkata & Barrackpore
Embark at Kolkata; the Serampore Danish colony and the Barrackpore cantonment with its British statues.
Embark · colonialChandernagore & the Imambara
French Chandernagore, the Dutch 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; moor at Murshidabad.
HeritageMurshidabad & the Nawabs
Khushbagh’s tombs, the Hazarduari Palace, Katra Mosque, and the Nashipara and Katgola palaces.
HeritageBaranagar & Farakka
The miniature terracotta temples of Baranagar; up the Hooghly past mustard fields to the Farakka Barrage.
TemplesGaur, a lost city
A full-day excursion to Gaur — once one of India’s great cities, with mosques, palaces and gateways.
HeritageUp to the Ganges proper
Lock up onto the main Ganges; a local market and a rural village.
CruisingRajmahal, Akbar’s capital
Sail into the sea-like Ganges to Rajmahal — once Akbarnagar, Akbar’s eastern capital — to Manihari Ghat.
HeritageVikramshila & the Rajmahal Hills
Bateshwar’s rock carvings and the Buddhist monastery of Vikramshila; the Rajmahal Hills at sunset.
BuddhistMoti Jharna & the Santals
Up into the Rajmahal Hills to the Moti Jharna waterfall and a village of the Santal tribe.
TribalDisembark / Farakka to Kolkata
Transfer to Farakka for the train to Kolkata.
DepartureCabins & fares
| Cabin | Details | From (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Deck — Single | Solo · no single supplement | $4,345 | Select |
| Main Deck Twin / Double | Main deck · French balcony | $4,345 | Select |
| Upper Deck Twin / Double | Upper deck · French balcony | $5,280 | 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 →
