Bengal Handloom Tour
( 01 NIGHT / 02 DAYS )
Embarkation & Disembarkation point: Vivada jetty, Millennium park, 13 Strand Road, Kolkata.
Kolkata - Shantipur – Kolkata
Places to visit:
Weaving village – special for Bengal handloom cotton at Shantipur
Terracotta architecture - Palace and temples at Kalna.
European reminiscences Chandan Nagar
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Day 1
07:30 AM Reporting at :
Vivada Jetty at Millennium Park, 13 Strand Road, Opposite to Shipping Corporation of India Building, Kolkata – 700001You will get warm welcome by the Tour Manager of the vessel Get refreshed with welcome drinks Room allotment Buffet Breakfast Security Drill 08:00 AM Vessel will start her smooth journey for the desired Tour and will sail below the Howrah Bridge.(Approx 8 hours journey from Kolkata). She will cross different ghats, bridges and monuments of Kolkata as well as Bengal It will be a pleasant hassle free river cruise tour. Guest can enjoy the journey thouroughly. 01:00 PM By the time we will serve mouth-watering Buffet Lunch Free time for photo clicking, Free time for enjoyment, indoor games, you can get a tour of the vessel by our onboard Manager 03:00 PM Vessel will reach at Kalna. Maharajas of Bardhaman built several magnificent temples with intricate terracotta ornamentation, the main one being 108 Shiv Mandir built in 1809 in traditional AAT chala architecture and the Raj Bari. Rash Mancho, Lalji Moharaj Temple 03:30 PM Guest will disembark to visit the 108 Shiv Temple and other temples. 05:30 PM Back to vessel for Tea session 05.30 PM In the mean time from the vessel you can experience a spectacular sunset The vessel will sail back and will drop anchor in a suitable place at Shantipur for the night. 07:30 PM Evening will be designed with nice cultural program and delicious snacks 10.00 PM Buffet dinner Rest for the night -
Day 2
07:00 AM Visit to Shantipur -
Colony of the weavers of fine Bengal cotton. The village is rich in handloom weaving and it is the second largest occupation in the state of West Bengal. The weavers here blend the traditional art with the modern life style needs, offering rich variety of textiles, sarees, stoles, fabrics etc.08:30 AM Back to vessel Breakfast on board The vessel will start sailing towards the city 10:00 AM After 2 and half hours sailing the vessel will reach Chandannagar 10:30 AM Visit to Chandan Nagar - The French colony from 1673 to 1952, except between 1757 to 1794 when it was under the British. Will spend an hours time for the excursion. (Places of visit : Duplex Museum, Sacred Heart Catholic Church). 12:30 PM Back to vessel 01:30 PM Lunch on board 04:00 PM The vessel will continue her sailing towards Kolkata and on arrival tour ends Guest will disembark at Vivada Jetty at Millennium Park, 13 Strand Road, Opposite to Shipping Corporation of India Building, Kolkata – 700001
Kolkata - Shantipur – Kolkata
- 11 Sep 2021 to 12 Sep 2021 No of Nights 1
Terms and Conditions apply
- Vessel sailing dates may be withdrawn at any time due to Govt. requirement or emergencies beyond the control of the ¨Company¨ with or without prior notice. In that case full advance money will be refunded by the ¨Company¨ without any compensation to the ¨User¨.
- We shall confirm you the sailing, 10 days prior to the sailing date. Under low participation in a particular sailing date or any technical issue, the company may cancel a sailing date prior to the date of commencement.
***Child Policy
Child below 3 years - complimentary
Child below 8 years, sharing bed with parents - 20% chargeable
3rd person in a same room with additional bed - 40% chargeable