LUXURY GANGES CRUISE
Discover the secrets of India…
March 20/28, 2019
Rarely visited villages and locations on the upper Ganges, all on a 5 Star luxury Ship! An incredible adventure…
INDIA – the adventure…
We are excited to offer you the chance to be one of the first Australian photographers to explore a region of India – where few have travelled before…
We will explore the Ganges River – it’s villages, tributaries and culture – all on board the 5 STAR river boat Bengal Ganga. This is a beautiful ship with luxury defined in every facet from the staff to beautiful food and spacious decks. Teak, mahogany, special art work – the perfect platform to explore regions less visited in India as we slowly cruise, or land and explore the many adventures of Kolkata / Kalna / Matiari / Baranagar / Murshidabad / Mayapur / Chandernagore.
Just one morning…
This morning we enjoy a rickshaw ride through the city centre of Kalna, en route to the enchanting Rajbari complex, with the highest concentration of temples in the region. Bengal’s mixture of temple architecture includes the Nabakailas Temples. Built in 1809 by the Bardhaman Maharaja, the complex contains 108, eight slope-roofed temples – 74 in the outer circle and another 34 making an inner circle.
INDIA – the adventure…
India is a destination offering endless exploration experiences. Immerse yourself in the heartland of uniquely captivating images. In 2019 we invite you to photograph India through your choice of two magnificent tours:
- India 1 – Luxury Ganges Cruise – March
- India 2 – Ultimate Tigers & Nature of India – March/April
Join us on this great ‘life experience’ adventure…
Itinerary to photo adventure…
DAY 1 – KOLKATA
March 20
Meet in Kolkata today. (You might like to arrive one day earlier?) Julia can book extra accommodation to suit. No activities today until 5pm. We meet at this time for details of your adventures to come. We include dinner. 4 Star Hotel accommodation – (D)
DAY 2 – KOLKATA / EMBARKATION (Holi Day)
March 21
Breakfast and a morning walk with your guide. After lunch, we transfer to Bengal Ganga. Orientation tour of our beautiful river boat. This boat alone will offer you unique images! However, it is the spacious decks that will offer you fantastic shoot options of a rarely travelled region of India. Camera’s out – start shooting. How exciting! (B,L,D – with special cultural performance.)
DAY 3 – KOLKATA / MATIARI (GOOD FRIDAY)
March 22
This morning we enjoy a rickshaw ride through the city centre of Kalna. Here we ride cycle rickshaws (you sit back and shoot) to visit the enchanting Rajbari Temple Complex in Kalna. These temples take elements from mosques and temple architecture to create a new congregational space of worship. On one side of the road lies the Nabakailas Temples. Built in 1809 by the Bardhaman Maharaja, it contains 108 ‘aat-chala’ or “eight slope-roofed” Shiva temples arranged in two concentric circles, 74 in the outer circle and 34 in the inner circle. On the other side of the road lies a walled complex, containing the most diversi ed form of Bengal’s temple architecture, notable for their terra cotta plaques depicting themes of Hindu epics and mythical life of saints, gods & goddesses and various aspects of day-to-day life. We sail to Matiari, this offering you new images at every turn of the Ganges. Farmers working the elds, sherman setting nets and colourful village life will pass you by. Overnight on board Bengal Ganga.
DAY 4 – MATIARI / MURSHIDABAD
March 23
Early morning walk to visit brass-making village of Matiari. We spend quality time exploring this lovely village, which includes working brass from kiln to amazing nal plates, statues and other trinkets. Time to explore the streets of this colourful village. Back on board, we include a workshop today and take time to look at your images. Have your cameras ready as their is always a great story image to be shot. We sail the rest of the day to Murshidabad, a hidden architectural gem along the Ganges with dramatic whitewashed colonial era structures. Again, have your camera with you the whole time. Overnight on board Bengal Ganga.
The itinerary continues…
