India and The Sacred Ganges River Cruise 2025

Day 1: March 4, 2025 | New Delhi

• Arrive at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), transfer to the Trident Hotel Gurgaon in New Delhi

Accommodations: Trident Hotel Gurgaon

Meals Included: None

Day 2: March 5, 2025 | Udaipur City Tour

• Transfer to the New Delhi airport for an early flight to Udaipur

• On arrival at Maharana Pratap Udaipur Airport, begin a half-day city tour of Udaipur, known as the Venice of the East

• Visit the city’s most famous sites, including Jagdish Temple, City Palace, and more

• After your tour, you’ll have free time to enjoy your luxurious hotel for the rest of the day

Accommodations: Taj Lake Palace

Meals Included: Breakfast and lunch

Day 3: March 6, 2025 | Udaipur Lake Pichola and the Garden of Saheliyon-ki-Bari

• Relax with a fresh breakfast while taking in the views of the lake from the hotel’s dining room

• Head out to Lake Pichola, followed by a visit to the beautiful Saheliyon-ki-Bari garden

Accommodations: Taj Lake Palace

Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Day 4: March 7, 2025 | Udaipur

• Breakfast at Taj Lake Palace

• Transfer to Maharana Partap Dabok Airport, Udaipur (UDR), to travel back to New Delhi

Meals Included: Breakfast

• Arrive at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi, India

• You will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the Oberoi New Delhi hotel

Accommodations: Oberoi New Delhi

Meals Included: Canapes and cocktails

• Explore India’s sprawling capital city with an expert-led tour

• Relax at the Oberoi hotel while taking in the sights of scenic New Delhi

Accommodations: Oberoi New Delhi

Meals Included: Breakfast and dinner

• Check out of the hotel and head south via motorcoach to the city of Agra

• Visit the Taj Mahal during the afternoon and stay for the sunset

Accommodations: Oberoi New Delhi

Meals Included: Breakfast and lunch

• Rise early to watch the sunrise over the Taj Mahal

• Special evening highlight dinner with live entertainment

• Spend the next two nights at the Oberoi Rajvilas—built around an ancient Shiva temple

Accommodations: Oberoi Rajvilas

Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

• Explore Jaipur

• Tour the Amber Palace and visit the Jantar Mantar, a UNESCO World Heritage site devoted to astronomy

• Take the afternoon to explore Jaipur’s bazaars on your own—shuttles will be available to transport you to and from the hotel

Accommodations: Oberoi Rajvilas

Meals Included: Breakfast

• Inspirato arranged seamless transportation from your hotel to Jaipur airport

• A curated flight from Jaipur to Kolkata through Inspirato

• Enjoy the convenience of Inspirato-arranged transfers from the airport to the awaiting ship

• Settle into your beautifully appointed suite aboard the Ganges Voyager II in Kolkata

Accommodations: Uniworld’s Ganges Voyager II

Meals Included: All meals included aboard the Ganges Voyager II

• Explore the Hindu temples of Kalna

• You may opt to walk with your guide through the colorful local market

Accommodations: Uniworld’s Ganges Voyager II

Meals Included: All meals included aboard the Ganges Voyager II

• Spend the day in the authentic artisan village of Matiari

• This evening, Inspirato Only presents a Dhoti, Saree & Turban Tying Cultural Dance Performance

Accommodations: Uniworld’s Ganges Voyager II

Meals Included: All meals included aboard the Ganges Voyager II

• Climb aboard a horse-drawn buggy for a ride to Katra Mosque

• Explore Murshidabad, the capital of Bengal

• Return to the ship for lunch and cruise to the town of Baranagar

• Enjoy an expert-led tour in Baranagar, and even learn the game of cricket if the weather permits

Accommodations: Uniworld’s Ganges Voyager II

Meals Included: All meals included aboard the Ganges Voyager II

• Sail through small villages and densely populated cities throughout India and Bangladesh

• End the day watching a skilled practitioner of mehndi demonstrate how intricate henna patterns are created and learn the meanings of traditional motifs

Accommodations: Uniworld’s Ganges Voyager II

Meals Included: All meals included aboard the Ganges Voyager II

• Explore Mayapur, the still-under-construction home to the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium

• This evening, Inspirato presents the farewell dinner with cultural Bollywood dance performances with music and dancing

Accommodations: Uniworld’s Ganges Voyager II

Meals Included: All meals included aboard the Ganges Voyager II

• Explore the city of Kolkata, with the enduring legacies of Mother Teresa and the colonial-era British Raj

Accommodations: Uniworld’s Ganges Voyager II

Meals Included: All meals included aboard the Ganges Voyager II

• Disembark Ganges Voyager II

• Transfer to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) In Kolkata, India

Accommodations: Uniworld’s Ganges Voyager II

Meals Included: Breakfast and lunch

Day 1: March 19, 2025 | Varanasi

• Disembark and fly from Kolkata to Varanasi, one of the seven holy cities in the Hindu faith.

• Explore Varanasi's highlights on a panoramic tour, revealing the city's rich spiritual tapestry and legendary Hindu significance.

• Visit Vishwanath Temple, adorned with gold-sheathed pinnacles, the white marble Tulsi Manas amid beautiful gardens, and the ocher-stained Durga Temple, known as the monkey temple.

• Witness the iconic ghats, the sacred steps leading to the Ganges, where the faithful cleanse their sins and perform cremations, creating a profound and spiritually charged atmosphere.

Accommodations: Taj Ganges, Varanasi

Meals Included: Dinner

Day 2: March 20, 2025 | Varanasi, New Delhi

• Experience the magic of dawn on the Ganges, drifting silently on a rowboat amidst prayers and rituals along the ghats.

• Immerse in Varanasi's 500-year-old silk-weaving tradition, witnessing artisans craft intricate scarves and brocades using traditional Mughal motifs.

• Explore the artistry of creating the finest saris, adorned with gold or silver threads and exquisite beading, at a silk workshop.

• Conclude your day with personal exploration before heading to New Delhi, where a luxury hotel awaits for your final night in India.

Accommodations: Trident Hotel Gurgaon

Meals Included: Breakfast and lunch

Day 3: March 21, 2025 | New Delhi

• Relax over breakfast at Trident Hotel Gurgaon

• Transfer to New Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi, India

Meals Included: Breakfast