Itinerary
Day 1:
Check in at the Millennium Park Jetty by 8.30 AM. M.V. Paramhamsa will cast off at 9.00 AM, once all guests have checked in.
The cruiser sets sail along the beautiful Ganges towards the south, passing through the various heritage sites for seven hours to reach Namkhana, a fisherman's cove and the Gateway to Sunderbans. The guests can unwind, relax, soak in the beauty of the river, read books in the library, interact with artisans or take an Ayurvedic massage.
The cruiser will drop anchor at Namkhana for the night. The guests will have several choices – watching wild life film shows or a talk with a wild lifer and a dinner with music from modern and traditional Bengal.
Day 2:
At 5.30 AM the guests can see the spectacular sunrise, while the cruiser sails towards the east. This day the guests will experience the lifestyle of the people of Sunderbans, their traditions, culture along with the rich Biodiversity of the region.
he busy fishing harbour will give an insight to the lifestyle of the fishermen. The guests can buy fresh fish and other sea foods to be cooked in the live kitchen counters.
After the interaction of the guests with the fishermen, the cruiser enters Sunderbans to navigate through the narrower creek of Hatania – Doania. The guests will have the first glimpse of the dense mangrove and the vast river system with several creeks flowing into the main rivers.
The first excursion will be to Lothian Island, a forest trail or visit to the Crocodile project at Bhagabatpur. Thereafter, the vessel will turn towards the towards North-East.
The vessel will again drop anchor at the confluence of the River Malta and River Bidya. From here the guests will be transferred to a small creek boat for a ride through the creeks and shore visits to some of exotic Sunderban islands – Nethidopani / Dobanki, Sajnekhali, along with a Wildlifer, who will guide the guests to experience the forest, sight animals and birds, explain various mangrove species and tell interesting stories of the islands.
Later in the evening before the sun sets, the vessel will anchor.
After sun sets, the guests will enjoy a rich mythological folk drama by the local artists.
Later in the evening, the guests will enjoy a traditional Bengali meal.
The guests can also enjoy a romantic night with star gazing from the sky deck, soak in the serenity and tranquility of nature.
Day 3:
This morning there will two exciting shore visits – First a visit to Bali, a beautiful Sunderban Village. Guests will experience farming, paddy husking, honey packing, fishing and various occupations of the region. And..
Second to Sudhonyakhali, an island most visited by the Royal Bengal Tigers.
As we traverse back we will visit some of the other exotic locales not visited on the previous day like Lothian Island, or Crocodile project at Bhagabatpur before starting the return journey to Kolkata.
Day 4:
Sailing through the various Ghats of the River Ganges, the cruiser will pass the magnificent confluences of the rivers Rupnarayan and Damodar and cross the ancient port of Diamond Harbour and the distant Industrial town Haldia, on the opposite bank. The cruiser would reach Kolkata by 11:00 AM.
Tariff
Room Type Price for 3 Nights 4 Days
(per pax)
Up to March 08 Deluxe INR 29000/-, US$ 735
Up to March 08 Luxury INR 35000/-, US$ 885
April to September 08 Deluxe INR 20000/-, US$ 500
April to September 08 Luxury INR 24000/-, US$ 600
October to March 09 Deluxe INR 29000/-, US$ 735
October to march 09 Luxury INR 35000/-, US$ 885
Pls. confirm with us for the latest applicable tariff.
The above rates are on twin sharing basis
Third compliment is permitted in luxury category only and chargeable 40% extra.
Children below five years sharing the room is chargeable 20% extra.
All Applicable taxes extra.
Cancellation Charges
15%: More than One month before the Sailing date
50%: Between One month to Fifteen days before sailing date
100%: Less than Fifteen days before sailing
The cruiser vessel M.V. Paramhamsa is a four-decked vessel
Under Deck: Houses all utilities - kitchen, engine room, cold storage, washing and laundry room, crew accommodation, fuel and water tanks, sewage treatment plant etc.
Main Deck: Has 20 air-conditioned luxury passenger rooms with attached bath.
First Deck: Has 12 luxury Family Rooms, the Bar and Restaurant, the massage parlour with Steam and sauna facility and has a Promenade Deck which is converted into activity area like Gym etc.
Sun Deck: This is the top deck of the ship. This part has been exclusively created for Nature viewing, sun lounging, Entertainment, Star gazing through Telescopes, night vision Binoculars etc. It can also accommodate open-air conferences with all facilities.
Guest Rooms: 20 luxury rooms of 135 sq ft in the main deck and 12 Luxury Suites of 162 Sq ft in the first deck.
All Rooms are River Facing
Air conditioned with individual controller
Attached Bath with Hot & Cold Water
Intercom facility
Personal Coffee/Tea Maker
Locker on request
The suites have extra bed provision
Bar and Restaurant
Capacity 80 Pax
Terrace restaurant
Cuisines from all over the world
Live Kitchen to try out local recipes
Activity Rooms
Gym
Massage Rooms
Steam cum Sauna
Juice counter
Library and TV
Loungers
Gift Shop
E- Zone
24hours wireless internet facility
Other Specification of M.V Paramhamsa
Length 55 mtrs
Breadth 12 mtrs
Draft 1.5 mtrs
Speed 12 Knots
Classed under Indian Registry of Shipping
Reservation Enquiry:-
Uni-Crystal Holidays Pvt. Ltd.
A-411, Ansal Chambers 1,
3 Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi - 110066
Ph: - +91-11-26100311,26100312
Fax: - +91-11-26100313,
E-mail - chindia@bol.net.in
Website : www.unicrystalholidays.com and www.abctravelindia.com
