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Pandaw presents voyage on India's Hooghly RiverPandaw presents voyage on India's Hooghly River

The Asian river cruise specialist shared highlights of the new itinerary launching this autumn.

Holly Payne, Editor Video Production and Deputy Editor

January 22, 2025

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The sailing aims to capture the essence of the real India, featuring countryside, palaces, temples and artisanal villagesPHOTO: PANDAW

Pandaw announced details of a new cruise on the Hooghly River that connects Kolkata with the Ganges.

Commencing in October, the 18-stateroom Kalaw Pandaw will sail from Kolkata to Baranagar and back on India’s most sacred rivers. 

Highlights 

The nine-night itinerary includes two nights in Kolkata, allowing passengers to spend two full days sightseeing in the former capital of the Indian Raj. The city has a large museum, 18th-century churches, temples, mosques and architectural splendours that reflect the Raj’s glory days. 

On the final day, passengers will enjoy a late disembarkation with full board catering as most international flights from India depart in the evening. 

Countryside, palaces, temples and artisanal villages, as well as friendly riverside communities, can be expected during the sailing. 

No single supplement for first season

Fred. Holidays, Pandaw’s general sales agent in the UK, has packaged up this itinerary with regular departures between October 2025 and February 2026, and September 2026 and March 2027. 

Prices are from £3,499 per person including return flights from London (regional flights available on request), overseas airport transfers and the nine-night cruise with all meals, excursions and activities plus a complimentary drinks package. 

Plus there is no single supplement for the first season.

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IndiaUK & IrelandAsia

About the Author

Holly Payne

Editor Video Production and Deputy Editor

Holly is Deputy Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review & Seatrade Cruise News and has experience managing a range of highly successful international business and consumer titles. With a flair for video reporting and a history of overseas work documenting people and places of diverse cultures, Holly brings a variety of skills to the Seatrade Cruise portfolio.

Holly’s academic credentials include oral and written Arabic language skills (intermediate-advanced), an MA Multimedia Journalism with NCTJ accreditation, and a BA (Hons) Degree in Classical and Archaeological Studies with English and American Literature.

 

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