The main Ganges river, Mughal ruins, East India Company artifacts, and Buddhist monuments all make for an interesting journey across the uncharted areas. Sacred Ganges river cruise tour packages A nine-day journey along the holy Ganges River reveals Mughal remains at Rajmahal and East India Company artifacts at Patna and Monghyr, where nearby communities now coexist with the opulent graves.

On this tour, you will see the spectacular Vikramshila Buddhist monastery from the eighth century. Then, you will travel along the Gangetic River to the silk-weaving village of Bhagalpur.

Explore the enormous Buddhist monastery that has been unearthed at Nalanda, a UNESCO World Heritage site, as well as the charming Pawapuri Jain temple, which is situated in the center of a lake.

In order to Sacred Ganges river cruise tour packages offer you a sense of rural Indian life, the days spent sailing will include stops at rarely visited lovely riverside villages. Captain John Garstin constructed Patna’s exceptional Gola Ghar granary in the 18th century in the stupa style in an effort to stave off a probable famine in 1786.

Sacred Ganges river cruise tour packages start with – Day 1 Farakka

Hello and welcome! In the afternoon, assemble at Farakka with your ship. Your trip down the Sacred Ganges begins as you unpack and settle into your cabin.

Second day of Sacred Ganges river cruise tour packages at Rajmahal

You’ll cruise upstream today before dropping anchor at Rajmahal. The town was established by the Mughal Emperor Akbar as his eastern capital and was formerly known as Akbarnagar. You can explore the submerged ruins of mosques, forts, and palaces here. Go back to the ship and proceed to Manihari Ghat.

Third day of Sacred Ganges river cruise tour packages at Vikramshila

You’ll go upstream this morning to picturesque Bateshwar, passing the confluence with the Kosi, which originates in Nepal. The spectacular ruins of the Buddhist monastery of Vikramshila from the eighth century are only a short drive away. Re-board the ship and sail toward the island shrine, which is home to both Buddhist and Hindu cave temples.

Fourth day of Sacred Ganges river cruise tour packages at Bhagalpur

Enjoy a leisurely morning of sailing. To get to Bhagalpur, a center for silk manufacture, sail along a section of river where Gangetic Dolphins can be spotted. Before proceeding to Jahangira Island at Sultanganj, stop by the opulent Augustus Cleveland-built home from the 18th century as well as a town where silk is made.

Fifth day of Sacred Ganges river cruise tour packages at Monghyr

Monghyr is the next stop on the voyage. Monghyr is home to a sizable Mughal fort and an East India Company cemetery where people now reside among the ornate monuments.

Additionally, check out Sita Kund hot springs and Pirpahar Hill. Later, while the trip upstream continues, you could choose to unwind on the sundeck or make use of the boat’s amenities.

Sixth day of Sacred Ganges river cruise tour packages at Barh

Your ship will pass beneath Mokameh’s massive bridge this morning. Jim Corbett, a naturalist, spent his entire career running the ferry that used to run through this area. Stop nearby to take a stroll around a village along the bank. Barh will be reached by dusk.

Seventh day of Sacred Ganges river cruise tour packages at Nalanda

Visit Nalanda today to see the freshly added UNESCO World Heritage site, the great Buddhist monastery, and the stupa, as well as the adjacent museum. proceed to the charming Pawapuri Jain temple, which is situated in the middle of a lake.

Eight day of Sacred Ganges river cruise tour packages at Patna

Enjoy a whole day of cruising, stopping at a village along the bank. As you sail upstream, unwind on board and take in everything you see along the river. Arrive in the evening in Patna, the state capital, and berth close to the former opium warehouses of the East India Company.

Ninth day of Sacred Ganges river cruise tour packages at Patna

Visit the magnificent Gola Ghar granary, the enormous Sikh temple, and the State Museum while on a tour of Patna. Late morning, disembark and go to Patna Airport, where your tour comes to an end.