Enjoy a magical India River Cruise and discover local village life as you drift along the Brahmaputra River on board your boutique ship. With a wide ranging itinerary and an exciting programme of tours there’s plenty to see and do, as well relaxing and enjoying the facilities on-board either the ABN Charaidew II or ABN Sukapha
You’ll explore Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary by jeep safari looking out for magnificent wildlife including the one horned rhinoceros, discover how Assam silk is produced, learn more about the culture with visits to local villages and historic monuments and enjoy the magic of Kolkata on this wonderful Assam Bengal Navigation Taster Cruise.
Please remember all our private tours are designed to meet your exact requirements, and this tour is just an example to help inspire you. If you would like we can also arrange your flights for a fully ATOL protected holiday. Contact the team for more information on 01792 315499 or email info@aitholidays.com
Upon arrival at Kolkata International Airport, you will be welcomed by your Authentic India Tours representatives who will transfer you to your hotel for a 2 night stay.
The rest of the day is free to relax and enjoy the wonderful facilities of your luxury hotel or explore the local area. Just a short walk away is the new Kolkata market.
Today is an opportunity to discover this charming metropolis with a full days sightseeing tour. It’s an early start to visit the colourful flower market, followed by a boat ride on the Hooghly River.
The afternoon’s sightseeing includes the Victoria Memorial, St Paul’s Cathedral and the Indian Museum, one the largest museums in India.
This morning you will be transferred to Kolkata Airport for the flight to Guwahati.
At the airport, you will be met by your driver and taken to your ship close to the great Saraighat Bridge for the start of your cruise. As the afternoon progresses you will cruise downstream to visit the riverside village of Vijaynagar and get the chance to meet some local people.
This morning your cruise continues upstream to the bustling little town of Sualkuchi. Established as the centre of Assamese silk production, your walking tour of the town will include a visit to the weaving workshops. Here you will witness the whole process of silk manufacture, from cocoon and spinning to dyeing and finally hand-weaving into exquisite mekhela chadars, a two-piece sari, the traditional attire of an Assamese woman.
Later you visit Hajo, a place sacred to Hindus, Muslims and Buddhists. The tour starts with a hilltop Muslim shrine with far-reaching views over the surrounding rural landscape, followed by, a simple Hindu temple with its frieze of elephants and a sacred Buddhist tank full of great carp, catfish and turtles.
The cruise then continues with an overnight stop near the Saraighat Bridge.
This morning your journey upstream takes you to Pandu Docks to go on a short sightseeing tour of Guwahati City.
Later, the day continues with a drive to Nilachal Hill to see the holy Kamakhya Temple. With its tantric rites and animal sacrifice, the more squeamish may prefer to just enjoy the exteriors. This is followed by a stop at the poignant commonwealth war graves cemetery
You will then cross by country boat to the mid-stream peacock island with its population of Golden Langurs before reboarding the ship and cruising pass Kurua on the north bank.
Today your cruise takes you past jungle covered hills and along the Mayong River. From here it is a short ride on a country boat to the roadhead for the drive to Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary.
This small park has a dense population of the Indian One Horned Rhinoceros. As you venture through the park on a jeep safari there is an excellent chance of sighting some of these magnificent beasts.
Later you will return to the ship to cruise to a riverside village, which you can explore on foot and learn more about local life.
For the last night the ship docks close to the picturesque Aswaklanta Temple on the north bank opposite Guwahati.
All too soon the cruise is over and you will disembark after breakfast near Saraighat Bridge.
You will be transferred to Guwahati airport where you will fly to Kolkata. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
In plenty of time you will be taken to Kolkata Airport to board your return flight.
Alternatively if you have time you could extend your holiday with a beach extension, a tour of South India or a trip to the Himalayas.
The price guide for this 8 day Assam Taster India Cruise is £2590 based on two people travelling.
The prices do not include flights.
Authentic India Tours is a member of ABTA and ATOL. All the holidays on this website are ABTA protected. If you would like us to arrange your holiday including flights we will be happy to provide a quote and your holiday will also be ATOL protected.
This is a private tour with river cruise. The tour element of the holiday can be tailor-made to meet your exact requirements. Prices will vary depending on the number of people, length of tour, accommodation & season. Reductions are normally available for groups of three or more.
River cruises operate from October to May.
Please get in touch with your dates and we will be pleased to provide you with your personal itinerary and accurate quote.
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The prices given above are per person based on two people sharing a double or twin room. All prices were valid at the time of publication but they may be subject to change, based on your date of travel and local market fluctuations. You will be informed of any price differences prior to booking.
For further information or a quote based on your exact dates of travel, any alternative accommodation or a change to the itinerary, please call Authentic India Tours on 01792 315499 or email us at info@aitholidays.com
Please remember all our private tours are designed to meet your exact requirements, and this River Cruise India tour is just an example to help inspire you.
For more information please email info@aitholidays.com or call our India specialists on 01792 315499.
Authentic India Tours is a member of ABTA and ATOL. All the holidays on this website are ABTA protected. If you would like us to arrange your holiday including flights we will be happy to provide a quote and your holiday will also be ATOL protected.
