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Nauka Vilas

 

 

 

 

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For the curious traveller, rivers have a strong and somewhat, romantic allure. Follow their course and you are sure to discover people with a fascinating history, culture and solid sense of place.

The Ganges is no exception, and with the launch of Nauka Villas, an elegant one-bedroom wooden ship, you can discover the Ganges in exclusive style. This boat is sure to take romantic river cruising to a new level.

Why we like Nakau Vilas

With one luxury suite and eight crew members to wait on your every need, what is not to like? Coupled with exclusive access to temples and sites that are virtually impossible to reach by other means.

What to expect on board Nakau Vilas

Expect hand-painted murals adorning the walls, teak floors, antiques, fine silver and china. The top deck begs for sun salutations to start the sleepy mornings. Excursions are privately guided and arranged to suit your interests each day. Visit untouched sites and communities. Or just sit on your private deck and just watch as the villages slip away. The crew of eight are outstanding and your private chef is able to prepare delicious European and Indian cuisine. The Nakau Vilas is a totally tailormade cruising experience. This is India cruising at its most intimate and most comfortable.

Cruise Location

Journey along various sections of the Ganges, Bhagirathi and Hooghly rivers.

Sustainability

Heritage River Journeys collectively support the Village Zero Rubbish Project and are actively involved in the promotion of  Responsible Tourism Activities. At ground roots, the company is involved in education projects through Calcutta Rescue and Tiljala Shed, two NGOs which work with vulnerable children and their families.

Onboard experiences

  • Cruises and Voyages
  • Sightseeing
  • River Cruise

Ideally suited for

  • Romantic/Honeymoon

Ship Information

Passengers: Exclusively for 2
Crew: 8:2 crew to passenger ratio
Length: 18 metres
Cabins: 1
Decks: 3

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