Arrive in Kolkata in the morning and transfer the jetty for boarding the ship. Welcome onboard followed by a Safety Briefing and Lunch. Post lunch Immigration formalities. In the evening enjoy cultural performance onboard.

Overnight onboard MV Ganga Vilas

Morning after breakfast, visit Kolkata’s Flower Market and the potters’ quarter Kumartuli. Return to ship for lunch. Thereafter visit Mother Teresa’s Home. Return to the ship and based on tide situation we will sail towards the fishing port of Namkhana.

Overnight onboard MV Ganga Vilas

Arrive in the Sundarbans and proceed to visit Bhagabatpur Island which is known for its crocodile project that has a hatchery and sanctuary of the estuarine crocodiles. Continue sail to Bali Island cruising through the creek.

Overnight onboard MV Ganga Vilas

Early this morning ride in the country boat through the narrow creeks to climb the Dobanki Watchtower and enjoy a canopy walk to view the riveting flora and fauna. Return to the ship for lunch. Thereafter enjoy a walk in the village of Bali and interact with the villagers engaged in creating handicrafts and witness a tribal dance.

Overnight onboard MV Ganga Vilas

We sail full day towards Hemnagar, the check-post for Customs & Immigrations in India. 

Overnight onboard MV Ganga Vilas

Today we sail through the wildlife area of the Sundarbans down towards the Bangladeshi side of the Sundarbans to arrive in Antihara village, which is the check post for the Immigration & Custom formalities of Bangladesh. 

Overnight onboard MV Ganga Vilas

Today we sail towards Mongla town, the gateway to the Sundarbans on the Bangladesh side. In the afternoon drive to Bagerhat and visit the Sixty Domed Mosque, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The mosque is locally known as the 'Shat Gombuj', which in Bangla literally means Sixty Domes. 

Overnight onboard MV Ganga Vilas

Today we sail to Karamjol. Ride the country boat to the Forest Reserve Centre, which protects a vast range of mammals, bird, reptiles, and fish. Wildlife enthusiasts can look forward to viewing Gangetic River dolphins, salt-water crocodiles, and other fauna. Return to the ship for lunch and sail onward to Kaukhali, anchoring en route.

Overnight onboard MV Ganga Vilas

Arrive in Kaukhali, a small riverine village, which has a launch & steamer station dating to the British period. Explore the village visiting a potters colony, the local market, and a Hindu Vaishnavite temple. Sail onward to Barisal, which is fondly called the Venice of Bengal.

Overnight onboard MV Ganga Vilas

Morning, visit a Floating Market, which is renowned for its fruits. Return to ship for lunch. Thereafter visit the Oxford Epiphany Church, which is one of the oldest and arguably the second largest church in Asia.

Overnight onboard MV Ganga Vilas

Today we sail full day to Dhaka viewing the picturesque countryside. Arrive at the Mawa jetty, a busy ferry ghat near Dhaka, the Capital of Bangladesh.

Overnight onboard MV Ganga Vilas

After breakfast proceed for a Panoramic drive tour of Dhaka’s heritage buildings like: Dhaka University, Curzon Hall; Old High Court; Dhakeswari Temple. Also visit Sonargaon, the “Golden City.”

Overnight onboard MV Ganga Vilas

We sail full day upstream to Aricha river port, which is a prime spot for catching the renowned Hilsha fish and onward to Tangail.

Overnight onboard MV Ganga Vilas

Further upstream sailing brings us to Tangail, an important handloom centre. Post lunch we visit the 17 th century Atia Mosque, that was built in the in honour of a prominent Sufi saint. It is dubbed the 10 Taka Mosque after the Bangladesh government issued a 10 Taka banknote which had its image in the obverse.

Overnight onboard MV Ganga Vilas

Today we sail towards Sirajganj, an important jute centre. In the afternoon visit the Hatikumrul Navaratna Temple, adorned with nine spires, giving it its name Nava (nine) ratna (jewels).

Overnight onboard MV Ganga Vilas

Today we sail full day further up the river towards the Indo-Bangladesh border that touches the north-eastern region of India.

Overnight onboard MV Ganga Vilas

A further sail brings us to the Chilmari River Port, located in a beautiful scenic bank of the Teesta and Jamuna rivers. Immigration & Custom formalities of Bangladesh will be done at Chilmari. 

Overnight onboard MV Ganga Vilas

Today after breakfast full day trip to Rangpur, the “City of Colour.” We will visit the domineering Tajhat Palace, Rangpur Museum; Dimla Kali Temple, and Carmichael College.

Overnight onboard MV Ganga Vilas

Today we sail upstream crossing the international border and arrive at Dhubri in the Northeast State of Assam on the bank of the mighty Brahmaputra (as the Jamuna River is known on the Indian side). Immigrations and Customs of India will be done here.

Overnight onboard MV Ganga Vilas

Morning after breakfast explore Dhubri town visiting the Gurdwara Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib and a Pottery village notable for its traditional craft of terracotta. Return to the ship and sail onward to Goalpara, located at the foothills of the Garo Hills.

Overnight onboard MV Ganga Vilas

After breakfast today we set out to visit Sri Surya Pahar, a significant archaeological site, which has the distinction of possessing valuable cultural remains of Buddhism, Jainism and Hinduism. Return to the ship and sail further upstream to Sualkuchi, fondly called the “Manchester of Assam.”

Overnight onboard MV Ganga Vilas

This morning we visit the silk weaving village, which is renowned notably for the Muga silk. This silk is known for its glossy, fine texture and durability. After the excursion we sail upstream and arrive at the Pandu Port in Guwahati.

Overnight onboard MV Ganga Vilas

After breakfast disembark the ship and proceed to visit the Kamakhya Temple (from outside) and the Assam State Museum. Thereafter transfer to the Guwahati airport for onward journey.