Upon arrival at LGB (Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi) International Airport, Guwahati, You will be welcomed by our tour manager. If time permits, drive up Nilachal Hill to see the holy Maa Kamakhya Temple and city skyline from top of the hill. Later transfer to the cruise vessel. Lunch on board. The vessel leaves Guwahati at 14:30 hours and quickly crosses the cityscape. The vessel moors in a little sand island in the late afternoon near Kuruwa. You get to know the crew and the layout of the vessel in the evening. Our Tour Manager will brief you about the journey.
Day 02
The day is spent cruising upstream, battling against strong currents near Ganesh Pahar. After a few more hours sailing we cross Mayong, the village known for its ancient forms of black magic. We moor upstream Mayong for a visit to the village.
Day 03
Rising early morning we take a country boat to visit Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary for an Elephant Safari. After the safari, we take a village walk in Mayong. We visit the Museum where we can still see the age old manuscripts of Black Magic. If luck favours, we may also have a small interaction with the King of Mayong. We return to our vessel by noon. Lunch on board as we start sailing. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon on board, while the vessel takes us to a deserted sleepy sand island near Chutiagaon.
Day 04
Early risers can watch the sunrise from the Sun Deck while savoring a cup of freshly brewed tea before heading to the delectable morning buffet table. During breakfast, you will be cruising through green valleys and blue hills. The landscapes are unrepentantly poetic and romantic. It is a truly bracing experience, akin to cruising on one of the greatest rivers in the world. The vessel departs and cruises quietly through the day, and finally takes us to a deserted sand island near Singri. Enjoy the barbeque dinner on the island.
Day 05
Today we cruise further upstream to reach our next destination - Tezpur, a town of magnificent scenic beauty and exquisite archaeological ruins. After reaching there, we explore the little charming town. We will visit 6th century ruins of the door frame of Da-Parbatia temple, Agnigarh, Bamuni Hill ruins, Mahabhairab temple and the Cole Park. Return to the vessel in the late afternoon and cruise to a deserted sand island near Tezpur for spending the night.
Day 06
We cruise leisurely upstream crossing the Kalia Bhomora bridge on the river Brahmaputra. We reach our next destination Silghat by noon. Lunch on board. Later, we go for a Jeep Safari in the western range of the famous Kaziranga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Return back to our vessel in the evening for the night stay.
Day 07
We rise early and drive to Kohora, the central range of the Kaziranga National Park for an exciting elephant safari through the tall swamp grasslands. The great one-horned Indian Rhinoceros is very easy to see. Few sanctuaries anywhere can provide as certain an assurance of a unique setting and sight of its best known wild animals and birds as can Kaziranga. Breakfast in a lodge outside the park.
After breakfast, we take up a jeep safari covering either the Central or Eastern range of the park. Later, return to the vessel. Lunch on board. Sailing continues till dusk. Arrival at Biswanath Ghat, a Hindu pilgrimage site for overnight stay.
Day 08
Morning, visit Biswanath Temple, a Hindu pilgrimage center. After the visit, we cruise through Kaziranga National Park on its eastern boundary. If luck favours, we may have sightings of herds of deer, wild elephants or even a big cat! Arrive at Dhansirimukh Ghat for overnight stay. Evening, barbeque dinner on a secluded island.
Day 09
We start an early cruise and stop over a river side ‘Mising’ village. We take a small walk and experience the life of a tribal village. Return to the vessel by noon and cruise further upstream. Lunch on board while sailing. We moor in a deserted sand island and enjoy the scenic beauty of western Majuli.
Day 10
We start sailing leisurely and reach Majuli by afternoon. We take a small walk in the nearby village and return back to the vessel. A cultural evening awaits us on board. We enjoy the colourful dances performed by the local artists of Majuli. In dinner, we enjoy the local and ethnic cuisine along with the traditional beverage. Overnight on board near Kamalabari in Majuli.
Day 11
After breakfast we will go for an excursion to Majuli, the largest river island in the World. It is the centre of Assam’s famous Vaisnavite form of Hinduism. The religious and cultural traditions are kept alive by the dedicated monks living in the monasteries locally known as Sattra. The monastery of Samaguri known as Samaguri Sattra is famous for the unique masks of Majuli which are used in Bhaona or religious plays. We shall visit some monasteries & interact with the monks. Multifaceted in its attractions Majuli also unfolds a variety of interest like migratory birds, traditional handicrafts and pottery, ethnic culture and dance forms. The Sattriya dance form of this Vaisnavite sect is the latest entry into India’s recognized classical dances.
Later in the evening, we sail to Neemati for overnight stay.
Day 12
Early morning, we go for a land excursion to Sivasagar, an hour’s drive, the capital of the great Kingdom of the Ahom Rulers, who ruled Assam for six centuries before the advent of the British. We shall visit the remains of the Ahom Kingdom, the famous Shiva Temple, Ranghar, Talatalghar and the lakes namely Borpukhuri and Jaysagar which are said to be two of the largest man made. After Lunch in one of the restaurants, back to the Vessel.
Today is the last night on the vessel. Enjoy a cultural evening at Mou Chapori, an island resort near Neemati on the Brahmaputra along with the Captain's farewell Dinner. Overnight on board.
Day 13
Early morning sail to Neemati ghat. Breakfast on board. Transfer by road to Dibrugarh Airport (3 ½ hours).
The end of the tour.
The end of the tour.
TOUR PRICE (Oct 2009-April 2010)
EURO 270.00 Per head per night on twin share
Single Room Supplement EURO 180.00
*(Price is Subject to 2.575 % Service tax
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Price includes: All transfers, accommodations on twin sharing, meals, cruising charges, safari charges, entry fees, ferry charges, guide charges, driver charges etc.
Price does not include: Camera fees, Any Insurance Cover, Expenses arising out of sudden extension of the tour due to natural calamities or political strike, Service tax to Govt. of India @ 2.575% and any expenses of personal nature such as tips, alcoholic beverages etc.