If you’ve always wanted to see India, marvel at the sights of the Golden Triangle and venture deeper into rural villages along the mighty Ganges River but have felt daunted by where to start, what to do, and where to go – we have the answer: a trip on Good Housekeeping's Travel Editor’s favourite river cruise line, Uniworld, which has a sublime ship that sails on the Ganges River.
A look inside the Ganges Voyager II
This majestic vessel has just 28 spacious suites akin to guestrooms in a luxury boutique hotel, with hand-painted murals and beautifully carved beds. Cookie cutter and corporate, this is not.
The suites have a cosy sitting area and a French balcony with floor-to-ceiling glass doors, giving you a private view of the passing scenery. The roomy bathrooms – more generously sized than your typical cruise ship bathroom – have a rain shower, comfy robes and slippers, and luxury amenities.
Upgrade to the Maharaja Suite for a really decadent journey. This palatial suite has more space and super opulent furnishings. Plus, its beautiful bathroom is complete with a standalone tub.
Thankfully, whichever level of suite you choose, there’s a generous amount of wardrobe space and under-bed storage for a trip of this duration. Luxury touches, such as glass bottled water replenished daily and fresh fruit and flowers upon arrival, elevate the experience further.
A splendid sun deck to watch the world go by
After fabulous days out exploring India, you'll return to this resplendent ship for delightful evenings with your fellow guests, sailing on to the next destination without the inconvenience of packing and unpacking.
We love the ship's sun deck, an elegant space to enjoy a glass of wine as you sail down the river and watch the passing scenery of rural India. It's the perfect place to chat to fellow guests about the experiences of the day.
Feast on Indian specialities
On a Uniworld cruise, the food is something you'll really look forward to. For starters, they're all included in the price of your holiday (as are your drinks, including wine), so there are no bills to dread at the end of a delightful evening.
It's the quality that'll blow you away. The ingredients are sourced locally, and the dishes are freshly prepared. The chefs take pride in creating locally inspired dishes to demonstrate the flavours of the regions you sail through.
An extraordinary sailing
The cruise is just part of a truly once-in-a-lifetime trip to India designed by Good Housekeeping Holidays. Before you board the ship, you’ll have spent five nights in three luxurious Oberoi hotels – some of the best hotels in India. They act as your springboard to explore India’s Golden Triangle, visiting Delhi, Jaipur, and Agra, before you fly to Kolkata to voyage along the Ganges. Here, you'll see extraordinary Hindu temples in Kalna, admire the wonderful craftsmanship in the village of Matiari, and witness the spiritual epicentre of the Hare Krishna movement. The trip ends back in Kolkata with a visit to a kaleidoscopic flower market — a sensory finale to an incredible trip.
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