Asia, India
Rhinos & More - 8 Day India River Cruise
Brahmaputra cruises feature visits and attractions such as wildlife viewing, village walks, visits to tea gardens, exploring country towns in cycle rickshaws, barbecues on deserted river islands, dance performances, and visits to craft workshops.
This 7-night cruise starts at Guwahati and terminates at Silghat near Tezpur and Kaziranga.
Nameri and Kaziranga National Parks
Temples in Tezpur
Sualkuch town
Kamakhya Temple
Indian One-Horned Rhinoceros & Indian Wild Water Buffalo
Indian elephants
Oriental Honey Buzzard, Black-shouldered Kite, White-tailed Eagle
Royal Bengal Tigers
Local markets
This 7-night cruise starts at Guwahati and terminates at Silghat near Tezpur and Kaziranga.
Highlights
Nameri and Kaziranga National Parks
Temples in Tezpur
Sualkuch town
Kamakhya Temple
Indian One-Horned Rhinoceros & Indian Wild Water Buffalo
Indian elephants
Oriental Honey Buzzard, Black-shouldered Kite, White-tailed Eagle
Royal Bengal Tigers
Local markets
Meet at Guwahati airport and transfer to our cruise at Pandu port, Enjoy lunch while crusing downstream to Sualkuchi. PM walk through Sualkuchi, a bustling little town that is the centre of Assamese silk production, to visit weaving workshops. Witness the whole process of silk manufacture, from cocoon and spinning to dyeing and hand-weaving into exquisite mekhela chadars (a two-piece sari, the traditional attire of an Assamese woman). We then sail up to dock close to the great Saraighat bridge
This morning, drive up Nilachal Hill to see the holy Kamakhya temple. With its tantric rites and animal sacrifice, the more squeamish among us may prefer to content themselves with the exteriors. Visit the poignant Commonwealth War Graves cemetery before embarking on your cruise vessel at Uzan Bazaar. We set sail and cruise pass Kurua on the north bank.
Morning cruise and visit to a riverside village with its lush green fields of vegetables. The day is spent mostly cruising upstream and presents an opportunity to catch up on reading, writing about your experiences so far, or simply watching life unfold on the riverbanks and jungle-covered hills that rise on either side. Enjoy an Indian cooking demonstration onboard.
This morning you cruise on to reach Tezpur where, after lunch, you’ll visit the 6th century Da Parbatia temple ruins with its beautifully carved portal. Later, explore the town by cycle rickshaw, stopping at Cole Park with its mediaeval stone carvings saved from sites all over the region. Enjoy free time in the local market. The ship will be waiting at the town’s waterfront for you to reboard.
After an early breakfast, drive for some two hours to the Nameri National Park at the foot of the blue hills of Arunachal Pradesh, the old North East Frontier Agency. Here, we take a float trip of around two hours down the Jia-Bhoreli River through the park. There are excellent bird-watching opportunities here (look out for the great Hornbills) and, perhaps, the chance of sighting wild elephants. After lunch, take a village walk before returning to the ship. Continue upstream, passing below a seemingly endless new bridge across the vast width of the riverbed, to moor at Silghat.
Today, you drive to Kaziranga’s Central Range for a morning jeep safari. Enjoy lunch at Diphlu River Lodge before taking another jeep safari in the little visited Burapahar Range before returning to the boat.
Covering an area of approximately 430 sq kms, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kaziranga National Park is home to the world’s largest population of the Indian One-Horned Rhinoceros as well as the Indian Wild Water Buffalo. It has also earned the distinction of having the highest density of Royal Bengal Tigers (one every five sq. km.), making this park an incredibly rich biodiversity hotspot. With its marshy swamps and thickets of elephant grass, the park supports large populations of Indian elephants, Indian bison, swamp deer, and Capped Langurs. Kaziranga National Park frequently draws comparisons to the Serengeti in Africa due to the park's abundance of wildlife and birds and is considered a birding paradise. Bird species found here include the Oriental Honey Buzzard, Black-shouldered Kite, White-tailed Eagle, Himalayan Griffon and many more.
This morning, go on a visit to a local tea garden and the weekly market of Uloni. In the afternoon, drive to Kaziranga’s Western range (Bagori Range) for a jeep safari through the lush, biodiverse landscapes of the park.
This morning you bid farewell to the crew and new friends as you set off for the 4-hour drive to Guwahati airport. Alternatively, we can arrange a 40-minute transfer to Tezpur airport or a 2 ½ hr transfer to Jorhat airport. Kaziranga National Park has low-lying grassland, which may not be accessible when the river is at or near flood level.
Itineraries are subject to change.
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MAIN DECK CABIN
$2,520 USD pp
Featuring a queen bed, this cabin (170 sq. ft.) is ideal for solo travellers, for which we charge no supplement.
UPPER DECK TWIN/DOUBLE
$3,080 USD pp
This cabin (240 sq. ft.) is located on the upper deck, and can be converted into twin or double beds.
UPPER DECK DELUXE DOUBLE
$3,395 USD pp
This cabin (350 sq. ft.) is located on the upper deck. The spacious cabin opens out to a comfortable sit-out, offering guests a better vantage point from which to watch rural India glide by.
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MAIN DECK CABIN
$3,360 USD pp
Featuring a queen bed, this cabin (170 sq. ft.) is ideal for solo travellers, for which we charge no supplement.
UPPER DECK TWIN/DOUBLE
$3,920 USD pp
This cabin (240 sq. ft.) is located on the upper deck, and can be converted into twin or double beds.
UPPER DECK DELUXE DOUBLE
$4,270 USD pp
This cabin (350 sq. ft.) is located on the upper deck. The spacious cabin opens out to a comfortable sit-out, offering guests a better vantage point from which to watch rural India glide by.
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Book now |
MAIN DECK CABIN
$2,520 USD pp
Featuring a queen bed, this cabin (170 sq. ft.) is ideal for solo travellers, for which we charge no supplement.
UPPER DECK TWIN/DOUBLE
$3,080 USD pp
This cabin (240 sq. ft.) is located on the upper deck, and can be converted into twin or double beds.
UPPER DECK DELUXE DOUBLE
$3,395 USD pp
This cabin (350 sq. ft.) is located on the upper deck. The spacious cabin opens out to a comfortable sit-out, offering guests a better vantage point from which to watch rural India glide by.
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Book now |
MAIN DECK CABIN
$3,360 USD pp
Featuring a queen bed, this cabin (170 sq. ft.) is ideal for solo travellers, for which we charge no supplement.
UPPER DECK TWIN/DOUBLE
$3,920 USD pp
This cabin (240 sq. ft.) is located on the upper deck, and can be converted into twin or double beds.
UPPER DECK DELUXE DOUBLE
$4,270 USD pp
This cabin (350 sq. ft.) is located on the upper deck. The spacious cabin opens out to a comfortable sit-out, offering guests a better vantage point from which to watch rural India glide by.
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Book now |
MAIN DECK CABIN
$3,360 USD pp
Featuring a queen bed, this cabin (170 sq. ft.) is ideal for solo travellers, for which we charge no supplement.
UPPER DECK TWIN/DOUBLE
$3,920 USD pp
This cabin (240 sq. ft.) is located on the upper deck, and can be converted into twin or double beds.
UPPER DECK DELUXE DOUBLE
$4,270 USD pp
This cabin (350 sq. ft.) is located on the upper deck. The spacious cabin opens out to a comfortable sit-out, offering guests a better vantage point from which to watch rural India glide by.
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Book now |
MAIN DECK CABIN
$3,360 USD pp
Featuring a queen bed, this cabin (170 sq. ft.) is ideal for solo travellers, for which we charge no supplement.
UPPER DECK TWIN/DOUBLE
$3,920 USD pp
This cabin (240 sq. ft.) is located on the upper deck, and can be converted into twin or double beds.
UPPER DECK DELUXE DOUBLE
$4,270 USD pp
This cabin (350 sq. ft.) is located on the upper deck. The spacious cabin opens out to a comfortable sit-out, offering guests a better vantage point from which to watch rural India glide by.
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Book now |
MAIN DECK CABIN
$2,520 USD pp
Featuring a queen bed, this cabin (170 sq. ft.) is ideal for solo travellers, for which we charge no supplement.
UPPER DECK TWIN/DOUBLE
$3,080 USD pp
This cabin (240 sq. ft.) is located on the upper deck, and can be converted into twin or double beds.
UPPER DECK DELUXE DOUBLE
$3,395 USD pp
This cabin (350 sq. ft.) is located on the upper deck. The spacious cabin opens out to a comfortable sit-out, offering guests a better vantage point from which to watch rural India glide by.
Additional charges:
5% Tax Applicable to all Cabin Categories: USD pp
Vessel Type: River Boat
Length: 44.5 metres
Passenger Capacity: 18 cabins
Built: 2019
ABN Charaidew II is our latest ship to join the fleet. Her length is 44.50 m and breadth is 11.00 m and she is powered by 2 engines. Her extra-shallow draught and a lower profile than conventional designs allow her to cruise faster.
ABN Charaidew II has 18 cabins in total: 2 spacious deluxe cabins (350 sq. feet) and 12 spacious twin/double cabins (240 sq. feet.) are on the upper deck while 4 cabins with queen size bed (170 sq. feet) are on the main deck for which we charge no supplement.
The decor reflects a sense of homecoming to Assam, with touches of colonial elegance, brought to life by traditional Assamese designs on hand-woven cotton fabrics.
All standard cabins on ABN Charaidew II have French balconies, while the two deluxe cabins have a private balcony.
There is a comfortable saloon and bar, dining room, a big open sundeck, gym, and a small spa onboard which offers a wide range of treatments.
ONBOARD FEATURES
Spacious cabins with individual climate control
En suite shower/WC with Biotique toiletries
Generous cupboard space and under-bed storage
Hair drier in each cabin
Minibar in each cabin
In-room electronic safe
Tea/coffee making facilities in cabins
Intercommunication telephone in cabins
High quality bathrobes and slippers in cabins
Large sliding glass windows offering panoramic views of the river
Vast sundeck both open and shaded, with sofas and sun loungers
Spacious air-conditioned saloon
Mini library
Spa with choice of treatments
In-house gym
SERVICES
Shore excursion program including all admissions
Services of in-house guide and naturalist during excursions and onboard
Cold towel service after excursions
Welcome drink after excursions
Shoe-cleaning after excursions
Turndown service in all cabins
Expertly trained culinary staff
Single seating for buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner
Acclaimed combination of Indian and Western cuisines
Wide choice of wines, spirits and beer
Complimentary tea, coffee and packaged water throughout
Welcome reception
Farewell reception
Local on-board dance & song performances
24/7 power backup
Wi-Fi internet in the saloon, sundeck; dining hall (subject to network availability) during the day time.
Inclusions
Accommodation on-board
All excursions and entry fees as per the itinerary
All transfers as mentioned in the itinerary on a shared basis
Full board
Service of an English-speaking guide on-board and during excursions
Service of an English-speaking naturalist on-board and during excursions
Port charges
All accommodation
All excursions and entry fees
All transfers as mentioned in the itinerary.
Full board
Service of an English-speaking guide onboard and during excursions
Exclusions
GST
Drinks from the bar
Spa services
Laundry
Tips, camera fees
Insurance
Items of a personal nature
Anything which is not mentioned in the includes section
Drinks from the bar
Laundry
Tips, camera fees
Insurance
Telephone charges
Items of a personal nature
GST
River Boat
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$2,520 USD pp
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