Description
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.
Trip Name
Kolkata to Varanasi Ganges Cruise
Days
20
Overview
Ganga Vilas is an 18-suite ship that sails on the longest, most picturesque river cruise in the world. Over 51 days across 2 countries, 5 states and 27 river systems, Ganga Vilas sails from Varanasi to Dibrugarh via Dhaka.
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.