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We invite you to join Brand g Vacations for an all LGBT+, inclusive and guaranteed full ship charter journey as we explore the splendors of India’s Golden Triangle and cruise the Lower Ganges River.

Stay in a luxurious New Delhi hotel as you explore the capital territory. Fly to exotic West Bengal for an unforgettable cruise along the lower Ganges River with powerful visits to Bandel, Kalna, Murshidabad, and Chandernagore.

Back in Kolkata, the journey continues to Rajasthan and India’s Golden Triangle, with astounding visits to the fabled pink city of Jaipur, the 11th century Agra Fort, and the legendary Taj Mahal. During the river cruise, you’ll return home each night to a soothing atmosphere of relaxation aboard the elegant, all-suite Ganges Voyager. Breathe in the scenery from the comfort of a top deck lounge. Explore the healing sensations of Ayurvedic or traditional European spa treatments. Gather with your new friends and discuss the meaning of enlightenment as you watch the world go by. No matter where you are on board, you’ll feel a renewing energy and comforting sense of peace.

Luxury Level: *****  Five Star

Activity Level: Low to Moderate

Guest Count: 56

Highlights

  • Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Humayun’s Tomb and Qutab Minar and the Taj Mahal
  • Go inside the walls of the ancient Mughal capital of Old Delhi to see the Jama Mashid Mosque and Raj Ghat, the memorial to Mahatma Gandhi
  • Board an excursion boat for a tour of the Hooghly Imambara in the port of Bandel
  • Sail the Ganges River, “Hindi Ganga”, great river of the plains of the northern Indian subcontinent
  • Visit the Mosque of Nawab Ali-Wardi-Khan in Khushbagh and the Rani Bhabani temples in Baranagar
  • Tour the Hazarduari Palace in Murshidabad and visit the Katra Mosque
  • Visit Jaipur, formerly Jeypore, the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Rajasthan
  • Visit Kolkata, the educational, commercial, and cultural center of India, known for its stunning iconic landmarks
  • Visit the Sacred Heart Church

Varanasi Post Program Extension – Optional Post-Program

Dates: October 27 – 29, 2028

• Double occupancy pricing: $1,699 per person
• Single occupancy pricing: $2,499

Complete your exciting journey with a visit to captivating Varanasi. Overnight in Delhi on October 26th, then transfer on October 27th, 2028, to New Delhi Airport for your flight to the holy city of Varanasi, followed by one night in a Deluxe room at the Taj Ganges Varanasi Hotel. On arrival, witness the mesmerizing Aarti Ceremony attended by hundreds of worshipers, from your private boat on the Ganges River. Join the group for dinner before an early night’s sleep, in preparation for an early rise the next morning to discover the daily rituals along the Ganges on an unforgettable private sunrise cruise. Later that day, fly to Delhi (expected arrival in Delhi at 4:30 pm on October 28, 2028) for some time at leisure and day room use, or overnight in a Deluxe room at the Roseate Hotel before your independently booked flight home.

Inclusions

  • FROM THE TIME YOU LAND UNTIL YOU LEAVE, NEARLY EVERYTHING IS INCLUDED.
  • Welcome reception in New Delhi
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation in Imperial Room at Imperial Hotel New Delhi, including breakfast
  • 1 lunch and 1 dinner in New Delhi
  • Flight from Delhi to Kolkata
  • 7 nights deluxe cruise accommodation
  • Gourmet dining with all meals included during your cruise
  • Free flowing house wine and local beer with lunch and dinner during cruise
  • 1 hour pre-dinner cocktails of domestic spirits throughout the cruise
  • Flight from Kolkata to Jaipur
  • 2 nights accommodation at the Rambagh Palace, Jaipur including breakfast
  • 1 night accommodation at the Taj Hotel in Agra
  • 1 night accommodation at an airport hotel in Delhi

Bookings for the 2028 India and the Ganges River Cruise ranges from:

  • $12,499.00 Signature Suites,
  • to $15,799.00 Maharaja Suites.
    • Per person, double occupancy. 

Please contact us directly at [email protected] or (+1)713.661.2117 for real-time availability of staterooms and for reservations. You can now book directly for any Brand g trip via this link.

Enhance the Experience We have been booking with Concierge Travel for many years. They provide access to all of the Gay Travel products available and are able to provide advice on which type of travel or specific trips will meet our needs. Concierge team members often join us on the trip and provide a few little extras to enhance the experience. We would never consider using anyone else.

Joe and Keith Houston, TX

Joe and Keith