Consider taking a boat on holidays to India

One national newspaper has advised people visiting India to think about hopping on board a river cruise in the country.

By Southall Travel -Friday, February 19, 2010 07:00 PM

Consider taking a boat on holidays to India

People booking flights to Kolkata should think about jumping aboard a boat in the city and taking a cruise along the Hooghly River, according to one travel journalist.

Writing for the Times, Stephen Bleach explained that taking to the waters is a great way to explore India.

"It gets you right into the unspoilt heart of the country and your accommodation travels with you," he stated.

Mr Bleach described a journey through Bengal, which allows travellers to stop off at "Mogul palaces, imperial battlefields and local villages" along the way, providing a unique insight into the nation's culture.

The highlight of this particular route, according to the writer, is a visit to Murshidabad, the former capital of the nawabs, where ancient monuments sit alongside paddy fields and mango groves.

Kolkata has a lot to offer tourists, with its close proximity to beaches, hill stations, wildlife destinations and historical sights giving holidaymakers access to whatever takes their fancy, Kolkatahub.com advised.

Written by Erin Marshall ADNFCR-1809-ID-19626855-ADNFCR

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