River Cruises in Eastern India
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10 best river cruise Eastern India tours
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MelissaEastern India travel expert at TourRadar
- Kolkata and Lower Ganges Cruise Kolkata → Kolkata (2025)
- History Along the River | An Experiential Journey
- The Diwali Cruise
- Treading the Buddha’s Trail
- India's Golden Triangle & the Sacred Ganges (2025) (New Delhi to Kolkata, 2025)
- The Easter Cruise
- Cruise on the Ganges: The Sacred Waters between Kolkata and Varanasi (port-to-port cruise)
- Kolkata, Varanasi and Lower Ganges Cruise Kolkata → Varanasi (2025)
- Artisans of Bengal
- Artisans of Bengal | The Holi Cruise
- Explore Kolkata's colonial past and vibrant culture
- Admire Kumartuli's traditional clay craftsmanship
- Cruise the Ganges and visit historical river landmarks
Duration 10 days Destinations Kolkata (Calcutta), Bandel, Kalna, Matiari, Baranagar, Murshidabad, Mayapur, Chandannagar Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator APT From
- US$5,842
- Embark on a river cruise in Kolkata
- Explore the Hooghly Imambara in Bandel
- Tour Chandernagore's colonial heritage
No departure dates availableDuration 3 days Destinations Kolkata (Calcutta), Bandel, Chandannagar Age Range up to 100 year olds Operated in English Operator Antara Cruises 
- View Diwali festivities en route to Kolkata
- Tour Mother Teresa's Home and Tomb
- Explore Rajbari temple complex by e-rickshaw
No departure dates availableDuration 8 days Destinations Kolkata (Calcutta), Bandel, Kalna, Matiari, Baranagar, Murshidabad, Mayapur, Chandannagar Age Range up to 100 year olds Operated in English Operator Antara Cruises 
- Board a train to Farakka and embark on Ganga Vilas
- Explore ancient Vikramshila University ruins
- Visit the Ajgaibinath Temple on a river island
No departure dates availableDuration 11 days Destinations Kolkata (Calcutta), Farakka, Sultanganj, Munger, Patna, Nalanda, Bodhgaya, Varanasi Age Range up to 100 year olds Operated in English Operator Antara Cruises India's Golden Triangle & the Sacred Ganges (2025) (New Delhi to Kolkata, 2025)
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Amazing hotels, food, service and locations are the best in each city. Just an amazing trip of a lifetime.”
NicoleHunter, traveled in December 2018
- Set your sights on the Taj Mahal at sunrise and sunset
- See villages lining the Ganges River that few get to see
- Try your hand at the traditions and practices of yoga
Duration 13 days Destinations New Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Kolkata (Calcutta), Kalna, Matiari, Murshidabad, Baranagar, Mayapur, Chandannagar Age Range 16 to 100 year olds Operated in English Operator Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection From
- US$7,699
- Embark on a heritage tour of Kolkata
- Explore the vibrant Flower Market
- Visit the historic Hooghly Imambara
Duration 8 days Destinations Kolkata (Calcutta), Bandel, Kalna, Mayapur, Guptipara, Chandannagar Age Range up to 100 year olds Operated in English Operator Antara Cruises From
- US$2,958+$543 upfront costs
- Explore Kolkata's colonial architecture
- Cruise past Bengal's historic landscapes
- Visit temples and palaces in Murshidabad
Duration 10 days Destinations Kolkata (Calcutta), Bandel, Kalna, Matiari, Baranagar, Murshidabad, Mayapur, Varanasi Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator CroisiEurope River Cruises From
- US$7,296
- Explore Kolkata's colonial architecture
- Cruise the Ganges on a luxury vessel
- Visit terracotta temples in Kalna
Duration 12 days Destinations Kolkata (Calcutta), Bandel, Kalna, Matiari, Baranagar, Murshidabad, Mayapur, Chandannagar, Varanasi Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator APT From
- US$6,732
- Explore Kolkata's heritage on Dalhousie Square
- Visit the vibrant Kolkata Flower Market
- Tour the historic Hooghly Imambara
No departure dates availableDuration 8 days Destinations Kolkata (Calcutta), Bandel, Kalna, Mayapur, Guptipara, Chandannagar Age Range up to 100 year olds Operated in English Operator Antara Cruises 
- Embark on a heritage tour of Dalhousie Square
- Explore the vibrant Kolkata Flower Market
- Visit the historic Hooghly Imambara
No departure dates availableDuration 8 days Destinations Kolkata (Calcutta), Bandel, Kalna, Mayapur, Guptipara, Chandannagar Age Range up to 100 year olds Operated in English Operator Antara Cruises
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