India's Golden Triangle & the Sacred Ganges

Name: India's Golden Triangle & the Sacred Ganges
Brand: UNIWORLD Boutique River Cruises

About This Cruise

Wondrous sights rich in romance and intrigue come alive from India's "Golden Triangle"—Delhi, Jaipur, and Agra—to the waterways of the Ganges. Start your trip with five luxurious nights at three different award-winning Oberoi hotels. Enjoy a rare opportunity to see the Taj Mahal two times—once at sunrise and once at sunset. Once onboard, travel to villages lining the Ganges River that only a few people get to see each year and experience our Wellness Program, centered around the destination's ancient tradition and practice of yoga.

We facilitate donations on this itinerary to give guests like you the opportunity to gift local communities with much-needed supplies. Visit our Donations page to learn how you can participate.

*Note: Due to cultural differences and other factors, the beverage policy for our India program differs from our European programs. Please refer to the "What's Included" section at the bottom of this page for inclusions details.

Who Is This Cruise For?

Couples
Luxury service and an intimate, small-ship feel
Over 50s
A gentle pace with daily excursions and no sea days

Type

River, Luxury

Ship

Ganges Voyager II

Departure Date

21 November 2026

Cruise Line

UNIWORLD Boutique River Cruises

Duration

12 Nights

Select Your Cabin Type

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Itinerary

India

New Delhi

Arrive at New Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport. If you have arranged a Uniworld arrival transfer, you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the Oberoi New Delhi hotel.

India

New Delhi

India’s sprawling capital city is colorful, confounding, and captivating. Your expertly led city tour provides an ideal first foray into this fascinating land. To cap your day taking in the sights of scenic New Delhi, relax this evening over a delicious dinner at the Oberoi.

India

Agra

This morning you will check out of your New Delhi hotel and head south via motorcoach to Agra, the site of Shah Jahan’s best-known building project, the exquisite Taj Mahal. You’ll visit the Taj Mahal this afternoon and stay for sunset, as the monument’s changing colors draw comparisons to the shifting mood of the late Emperor’s wife.

India

Jaipur

Is the Taj Mahal best seen at sunset or sunrise? It’s an impossible question to answer, so Uniworld guests have the rare pleasure of experiencing both. Wake up early this morning to see the white marble monument aglow with the rosy tinge of dawn. You’ll spend your next two nights at the beautiful Oberoi Rajvilas. The luxury hotel sits on 32 acres of landscaped gardens and is built around an ancient Shiva temple.

India

Jaipur

Pink is the color of hospitality in Rajasthan, which gives you an idea of what to expect in the “Pink City” of Jaipur.

India

Kolkata (ex Calcutta)

Settle into your beautifully appointed suite aboard the Ganges Voyager II to begin your India river cruise.

India

Kalna

Kalna, once an important trade port on the river, is best known today for the magnificent Hindu temples built by the maharajas of Bardhaman— which you’ll experience today. After marveling at the astonishing Rajbari temple complex, you may opt to walk with your guide through the colorful local market.

India

Matiari

Your ship serves as a time machine today, transporting you hundreds of years into the past, as we travel to the authentic artisan village of Matiari.

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Murshidabad

Today’s adventures take you to a duo of Bengali towns—Murshidabad and Baranagar—each one boasting surprising and beautiful architectural monuments closely linked to the ruling families of the area.

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Kolkata (ex Calcutta)

One of the world’s most sacred bodies of water, the Ganges River flows through a myriad of small villages and highly populated cities throughout India and Bangladesh. Take in the remarkable scenery as you sail and be on the lookout for a rare sighting of the endangered Ganges river dolphin. Also today, watch as a skilled practitioner of mehndi demonstrates how the intricate henna patterns are created, and discover the meanings of the traditional motifs.

India

Mayapur

Few places of worship exist on such a head-spinning scale as what you will witness today in Mayapur, the center of the international Hare Krishna movement and home to the new Temple of the Vedic Planetarium, still under construction. Most students of history know a thing or two about the British colonial powers in India, but few are aware that the French had colonies here as well. You’ll visit this former French outpost today.

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Kolkata (ex Calcutta)

The city of Kolkata is synonymous with the enduring legacies of Mother Teresa and the colonial-era British Raj, both of which you will get better acquainted with today.

India

Kolkata (ex Calcutta)

Your incredible Indian adventure ends early this morning, as you disembark the ship. If you have arranged a Uniworld departure transfer, you will be transferred to the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport for your flight home. Or, extend your journey with an optional extension to Varanasi.

Overview

We facilitate donations on this itinerary to give guests like you the opportunity to gift local communities with much-needed supplies. Visit our Donations page to learn how you can participate.