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MAKE AN ENQUIRYArrive at Guwahati airport in India’s northeastern state of Assam and transfer to Pandu Port to board your Assam Bengal Navigation river cruise on the Lower Brahmaputra River. After settling into your cabin, enjoy lunch as you cruise downstream towards the charming small town of Sualkuchi. That afternoon take a walk through Sualkuchi which is the textile centre of Assam; visit silk weaving workshops where you will learn the whole process from cocoon and spinning to dyeing and hand weaving into exquisite saris. Back on board enjoy dinner as you sail close to the great Saraighat Bridge where you will moor for the night. (L/D)
Cruising the Lower Brahmaputra - From Guwahati to Silghat
8 days from £3415 per person
Route: Guwahati – Sualkuchi – Kurua – Jotiabari – Tezpur – Silghat – Kaziranga National Park – Guwahati
The mighty Brahmaputra River snakes through the heart of north east India and defines this underexplored region of pristine national parks and spectacular scenery. Explore the lower part of the Brahmaputra on this 8-day river cruise itinerary with Assam Bengal Navigation. During this itinerary visit Assam’s textile centre of Sualkuchi where you will encounter the silk production process from start to finish. Other highlights include the state’s oldest Hindu temples in Tezpur, a float trip down the Jia-Bhoreli River where there will be excellent wildlife viewing opportunities, a visit to Nameri National Park located in the foothills of Arunachal Pradesh and a traditional Indian cookery class. The river cruise also includes two days of exploration in the magnificent Kaziranga National Park.
ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS
Travel to Sualkuchi, Assam’s textile centre, which is famous for its production of fine Indian silk. Visit silk weaving workshops to understand the whole process from cocoon to dyeing and admire the colourful saris and other textiles produced.
Visit the 6th century ruins of Da Parbatia in Tezpur on the bank of the Brahmaputra. One of Assam’s oldest Hindu temples, Da Parbatia offers spectacular artwork and carvings from the Ahom period.
Kaziranga National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site which is famous for its population of the endangered one-horned rhinoceros as well as Indian elephant, water buffalo and tiger. Take a jeep safari to search for the diverse wildlife.
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Pettitts guide to price for this itinerary would be £3415 per person
The exact cost of this itinerary will vary depending on the season of travel, standard of accommodation, flight class, activities included and the date the booking is made. Please speak to one of our experienced travel specialists who will create a completely tailor-made and personalized quotation based on your requirements and budget.
** The above price is based on two adults travelling together in economy, sharing accommodation, travel based on low season for this destination and advance booking approximately nine months prior to travel**
Itinerary: Cruising the Lower Brahmaputra - From Guwahati to Silghat
This morning continue cruising upstream as you pass lush green fields and jungle-clad hills rising on either side. Stop at rural riverside villages and meet local communities who will offer an insight into their everyday life and the importance of agriculture in the region. Back onboard enjoy a cooking demonstration where you will learn about regional ingredients and techniques and help master traditional Indian recipes. Continue upstream where the river current becomes a little stronger as you travel towards the village of Jotiabari. (B/L/D)
Today cruise to Tezpur, a city on the north bank of the Brahmaputra, where you will spend the day exploring. After lunch visit the 6th century ruins of Da Parbatia, one of Assam’s oldest Hindu temples which offers spectacular artwork and carvings from the Ahom period. Later that afternoon explore Tezpur by cycle-rickshaw where highlights include Cole Park which is home to beautiful medieval stone carvings and a bustling traditional market. Embark the boat at the city’s waterfront and enjoy drinks at dusk before dinner. (B/L/D)
After an early breakfast travel by road to Nameri National Park located in the foothills of Arunachal Pradesh, the former North East Frontier Agency. Transfer to a smaller vessel and take a float trip down the Jia-Bhoreli River where there will be excellent wildlife viewing opportunities including an abundance of birds including great hornbills and elephants feeding on the riverbank. After lunch take a gentle walk through part of the park to admire the beautiful scenery before returning to the ship. Continue upstream passing rural villages and stretching bridges before arriving at Silghat where you will moor for the night. (B/L/D)
Today you will visit the spectacular Kaziranga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site which is home to the world's largest population of the one-horned rhinoceros. Embark on a morning jeep safari where you will visit the park’s Central Range for the chance to see an abundance of animal and bird life. Home to grasslands and marshy swamps, this biodiversity-rich park also houses Bengal tiger, water buffalo, langur, elephant and bison as well as diverse birdlife including the Oriental honey buzzard, Himalayan griffon and white-tailed eagle. Back onboard enjoy a traditional Indian dinner with the beautiful river scenery as the background. (B/L/D)
This morning visit a local tea garden to sample some of the region’s finest tea as well as exploring a weekly traditional market. In the afternoon take another jeep safari to Kaziranga National Park where this time you will explore the less-visited Eastern Range which is one of the best places to see the one-horned rhino as well as the mighty water buffalo. Return to the boat and enjoy the last dinner on this Brahmaputra river cruise. (B/L/D)
After breakfast disembark the ship and bid farewell to your fellow passengers and crew. Take a four-hour drive back to Guwahati airport where we can arrange onward travel through India or flights back to the UK. (B)
**KEY: N = No meals, B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
What's included
- Cruise accommodation and sightseeing with other passengers
What's not included
- Any International flights
- Any Domestic flights
- Cost of visas
- Travel Insurance
- Expenses of a personal nature
- Meals unless specified
Guide to Price
The above price is based on two people travelling together and sharing accommodation in low season. The price is only a guide and can vary according to selected airlines, hotels and date of travel. If you wish to travel with your family, friends or on your own we will be very happy to assist you with your arrangements.
