The Ganges Explorer Package

Arrive in Delhi. In the afternoon sightseeing tour includes visits to the Red Fort and Jama Masjid in Old Delhi and colonial buildings and India Gate in the New Delhi area. Evening is free Overnight Hotel

In the morning sightseeing in Delhi includes visits to Birla Temple and Bangla Sahib Temple. Afternoon is free. In the evening transfer to the railway station to catch overnight train to Haridwar. Overnight Train

From Haridwar drive to Rishikesh, the holy place that is said to be the birthplace of Yoga. Afternoon is free to explore the town to the watch the spectacular evening aarti ceremony on the Ghat. Overnight Hotel.

Today is a free day in Rishikesh. Spend time in optional activities such as river rafting, ayurvedic massage, yoga and nature walks. Overnight Hotel.

After breakfast transfer to Haridwar. Early afternoon here is spent in local exploration of the town including Har Ki Pauri and other Ghats. In the late afternoon transfer to the railway station to catch the overnight train to Allahabad. Overnight Train.

Meals & Drinks : breakfast

Arrive in Allahabad and transfer to the hotel for check in. In the afternoon visit Akbar's Fort and the sacred sangam, the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers. Overnight Hotel.

This morning travel by boat from Allahabad to Varanasi, both important pilgrimage sites in India. Camp overnight by the side of the Ganges. Visit temples and riverside villages en route. Overnight Camp.

In the afternoon arrive in Varanasi, one of the seven holiest cities in India. In the evening watch the spectacular puja ceremony on one of the Ghats. Overnight Hotel.

This morning take an early morning boat trip on the Ganges to watch Hindu rituals performed on the Ghats. In the afternoon enjoy free time to explore the city or take an optional tour to Sarnath. In the evening take the night train to Kolkata. Overnight Train.

Arrive in Kolkata in the morning and check into the hotel. In the afternoon sightseeing programme visit Victoria Memorial Hall and Kali Temple. Overnight Hotel.

This morning drive from the hotel to the boat jetty. From there take a boat to the Sundarbans National Park, a natural region in the Bengal region comprising Bangladesh and Eastern India and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Overnight Cottage.

Activities : Heritage

Today you are in Sundarbans to explore this vast mangrove forest and its wildlife by boat or on foot. Overnight Cottage.

Activities : Heritage

After breakfast leave Sundarbans by boat to return to Kolkata and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore the city. Overnight Hotel.

Activities : Heritage

Meals & Drinks : breakfast

The tour concludes after breakfast. Get a transfer to international airport for departure to respective destinations.

Activities : Heritage

Meals & Drinks : breakfast