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Day 05: Matiari
In the morning you will visit the Matiari village. Later proceed to visit Mayapur temples.
The village of Matiari is one of the most rare places where you can see the whole primitive process of beating out brass water pots and other vessels.
Mayapur is famous for its vast new ISKCON temple. There are also older and humbler temples nearby as well as the giant banyan tree at Nabadwip on the opposite bank.
Stay at the lodge overnight.
Day 06: Kalna
You will enjoy a cycle rickshaw visit to the town of Kalna.
Kalna has a group of some of Bengal's most attractive terracotta temples, as well as the unique Shiva Temple with concentric rings made up of 108 shrinelets.
Stay at the lodge overnight.
Day 07: Bandel - Barrackpore
Visit Bandel in the morning. Later visit Barackpore. In the evening the ship will be docked just below the famous hanging bridge of Howrah.
Bandel is known for the Portuguese church as well as the nearby Imambara and the Dutch cemetery at Chinsura. The Howrah Bridge is a world famous hanging bridge on the Ganges. This sentimental landmark and identity of Kolkata and West Bengal successfully bears the weight of a daily traffic of approx 150,000 vehicles, 4,000,000 pedestrians.
Stay on board overnight.
Day 08: Kolkata - Departure Transfer
In the morning you will have a taste of Kolkata, the city of joy.
Kolkata is one of the prime cities in India for its rich cultural, social, intellectual historical background. The main attractions include the Victoria Memorial with its fine collection of pictures, St John's Church, the South Park St Cemetery, Government House, Writers' Buildings and many other landmarks.
You will be transferred to the airport or train station to board a flight or train to your next destination.
Hugli Downstream Delights Cruise ends
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