Embark on a historical exploration of Kolkata’s landmarks with a river Hooghly cruise. Discover the city’s past and present as you sail past iconic sights and ghats.
Embark on a historical exploration of Kolkata’s landmarks with a river Hooghly cruise. Discover the city’s past and present as you sail past iconic sights and ghats.
- Babughat - You will be picked up from your hotel in Kolkata (Calcutta) and driven to the Babughat Jetty
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the starting point for your river cruise.
Once onboard, enjoy the sights of Kolkata as you travel on the river. Bridge across the Ganges River joining the two metropolises of Kolkata and Howrah.
You also sails past the Howrah Railway Station,…
- Babughat - You will be picked up from your hotel in Kolkata (Calcutta) and driven to the Babughat Jetty
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the starting point for your river cruise.
Once onboard, enjoy the sights of Kolkata as you travel on the river. Bridge across the Ganges River joining the two metropolises of Kolkata and Howrah.
You also sails past the Howrah Railway Station, one of the busiest rail stations in the world.
Other heritage sites on the banks include numerous temples and bathing ghats.
You will see the historical point of arrival of Job Charnock at Cossim Bazaar. He was an administrator of the East india Company and is sometimes referred to as the founder of Kolkata.
Close bym you will see the Memorial built for Rabindranath Tagore, a Nobel Prize winner for Literature in 1913, the first Asian person to receive the honor. See the oldest Gun and Shell Factory in India at Casipore. The cruise will end back at the
Jetty Point and you will be driven back to your hotel in Kolkata.
- English Speaking Guide services included
- Air-conditioned car for hotel-jetty transfers
- 2-hour scenic river cruise
- Complimentary bottle of mineral water
- Life-saving jacket provided (mandatory)
- English Speaking Guide services included
- Air-conditioned car for hotel-jetty transfers
- 2-hour scenic river cruise
- Complimentary bottle of mineral water
- Life-saving jacket provided (mandatory)
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Discover Kolkata (Calcutta) as you take a cruise on the river Hooghly, a distributary of the Ganges River. Your cruise will take you past some of the important historical sights in the city. You will also see the numerous ghats that tell of Kolkata’s past and present life. NOTE: (Expect More People on Ground / Monuments / Public Places During the Tour)….
Discover Kolkata (Calcutta) as you take a cruise on the river Hooghly, a distributary of the Ganges River. Your cruise will take you past some of the important historical sights in the city. You will also see the numerous ghats that tell of Kolkata’s past and present life. NOTE: (Expect More People on Ground / Monuments / Public Places During the Tour). You will have Private tour Guide during the Sightseeing Tour. Highlights • Impressive view of Howrah Bridge • Howrah Railway Station • View “haunted” House of Dolls and the Nimtolla Ghat • Oldest Gun and Shell Factory in India
- Partially Wheelchair Non accessible
- Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.