Following the river’s course upstream from the Hooghly in Kolkata through several tributaries to reach the holy city of Varanasi. A journey traversing through historical, archaeological, and cultural sites.
- Sights and sounds of the Ganges river and surrounds
- Varanasi
- The Food!
- Gangetic river dolphins
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Ganga Vilas
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Ganga Vilas is an 18-suite ship that sails on the longest, most picturesque river cruise in the world.
Ganga Vilas is a celebration of post-independence Indian design innovation. It features elegant mid-century furniture, enhanced by Varanasi’s Gyasar textiles and contemporary meditative art.
Each suite on Ganga Vilas is inspired by Josef Albers’ paintings. Bright, spacious and contemporary in styling, the rooms have every modern comfort including large picture windows, seating areas, built in wardrobes, flat screen TV with preloaded movies, and a minibar with soft beverages. Bathrooms have superior amenities and luxurious, all-natural bath products.
Ganga Vilas has 8 main deck and 10 upper deck suites, all with French Balconies. All Suites offer two twin-size beds that can be converted to one Queen-size bed.
Over 51 days across 2 countries, 5 states and 27 river systems, Ganga Vilas sails from Varanasi to Dibrugarh via Dhaka.
Deck plans are for illustrative purposes only – The actual ship and cabin layout may differ.
Includes
- Luxury Honeycomb Spa Robes with Slippers
- All-Natural Spa-quality Bath Amenities
- In-room Electronic Safe & Individual Climate Control
- High-quality linens with Duvet and Premium Mattresses
- Bottled Water Replenished Daily
- Complimentary Wireless Internet in All Public Areas
- Make-up Mirror & Hair Dryer
- Alarm Clock & Multi-Configuration Plugs
- Generous Closet Space
- Flat Screen LCD Television with Movie System
- Mini Bar
COMPLIMENTARY EXCURSION AMENITIES:
- Transfers to/from Jetty for embarkation/disembarkation
- Shore Excursions including all admissions and applicable local transport
- Shoe Cleaning after Excursions
- Welcome Drink and Cold Towel Service following Excursions
- One English-speaking Guide on All Excursions
INCLUDED DINING & ENTERTAINMENT:
- Expertly Trained Culinary Team providing Buffet Breakfast, Buffet Lunch, and seated Multiple Course Dinner
- Special meal requests like vegan, gluten/lactose-free, etc. can be arranged with advance information
- Cultural Performances, Educational Talks, Cooking Classes, and Movie Shows
- Spacious Air-conditioned Lounge
- Indoor Board Games and Books to read in the Lounge
- Gym facilities
Excludes
- Taxes GST, subject to revision.
- Airfare to/from Destination
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Shipboard Gratuities
- All Incidentals