# Ganges River Sets Itinerary

> Luxury cruise on Ganges river passes historic sites before floods force land journey.
- Title: Ganges River Sets Itinerary · Nikkei Asia | Shortify
- Summary: Luxury cruise on Ganges river passes historic sites before floods force land journey. Ganges river cruise travelers visit Patna's historic towns and Buddhist…
- Keywords: ganges, patna, buddhist ruins, abn rajmahal, floods, india, news, business, world, River, Sets, Itinerary
- Source: Nikkei Asia — https://asia.nikkei.com/life-arts/life/destinations/on-the-ganges-the-river-sets-the-itinerary
- Published: 2026-10-18T01:01:22+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ganges, patna, buddhist ruins, abn rajmahal, floods, india, news, business, world
## Ganges River Morning
At dawn, the Ganges River looks like a sheet of silver with fisherman casting nets from narrow boats along muddy banks.
## Historic Sites Visit
Travelers visited historic towns and buddhist ruins before rising waters forced them to continue their journey on land.
## Flood Impact
Rising waters interrupt river cruise itinerary requiring land-based continuation of journey.
## Key takeaway

Ganges river cruise travelers visit Patna's historic towns and Buddhist ruins before rising waters require them to continue their journey on land.