Ganga Vilas: Bookings, Route & Interiors Of World's Longest River Cruise

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the world’s longest river cruise, Ganga Vilas on January 13. It has taken social media by storm, and every travel enthusiast must know about it.

The 51-day luxury cruise will be covering many river systems spanning India and Bangladesh. Get your ‘Bon Voyage’ signs ready and add this unique journey to your bucket list.

In this article, we bring you all the details about the cruise.

Featured Voyages

The cruise has multiple voyages from which you can choose the best pick for your family and friends. The list includes Temples, Tigers & Treasures (eight days), Europe On The Ganges (four days), Incredible Benaras (four days), Kolkata - Dhaka (12 days), River Sutra (three days), Amazon Of The East (four days), Secrets Of Sunderbans (five days), Kolkata-Murshidabad Roundtrip (eight days) and Kolkata-Benaras (12 Days).

The voyages are well-planned for the day and hours so that travellers can have a hassle-free time on their holiday. For example, if you pick Amazon Of The East Voyage, it will start and end at Gupti, a quaint village three and a half hours away from Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

On the first day, you will board the cruise, take your briefings between 4 PM and 6 PM and enjoy the sunset. You will witness the glorious sight of the Bay of Bengal. In the evening, a multi-course traditional meal will be served so that your stomach can relish tantalising flavours.

On the second day, the cruise will pass through the mangrove ecosystem of Bhitarkanika National Park comprising mud flats, creeks and estuaries. It will halt there so that you can explore the flora and spot the fauna. Dinner will be served on the cruise.

The third day will be all about birdwatching and a stop at Ekakula, where you can take a walk at the beach overlooking the blue waters of the Bay of Bengal.

On the fourth day, you will see the sun rising over a stunning landscape. By afternoon, you will disembark the cruise at the port of Gupti.

Bookings & Prices

If you visit the website of Antara Cruises, you can select the voyage of your choice. Once you click on the ‘Book’ in the top right corner, a new page will open. You have to fill in your details like name, email, phone number and date before submitting the form. You will receive a quote back sharing all the details about the price.

However, the average cost for a day starts around ₹24,500 and beyond. The fair remains the same for Indian and foreign tourists.

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Route

The longest river cruise in the world would sail through 27 river systems in India and Bangladesh. Depending on the voyage you pick, the route will differ. It will cover Prayagraj, Varanasi, Patna, Kolkata, Dhaka, Guwahati and Dibrugarh among other cities.

The first journey will commence on January 13 and will end on March 1 in Dibrugarh. It will allow travellers to explore 50 tourist spots which will also include many World Heritage spots and national parks.

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Interiors

Ganga Vilas is an exuberant cruise, needless to say, every corner of it screams luxury. There are lavish cabins featuring central air conditioning, a bed, an almirah, a mirror and a work station. It includes everything that a traveller on board might need.

Depending on the voyage, there are multiple options among ships as well. The list includes Antara Ganga Vilas, Antara Ganges Voyager, Antara Nauka Vilas and Antara Ganges Voyager.

Go ahead and book a trip on not only India’s but the world’s longest river cruise.

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