Upon
arrival at Guwahati airport, you will be welcomed by our tour manager. If
time permits,
we visit one of the holiest shrines in the country, the temple of Ma
Kamakhya, a shakti temple atop Nilachal hills.
Later drive to Tezpur(4 hours). Upon arrival we board the vessel. Dinner
is followed by briefings. Overnight on board at Tezpur.
Day 02
Tezpur is a town of magnificent scenic beauty and exquisite archaeological
ruins. After breakfast we start exploring this little charming town. We
will visit the 6th century ruins of the door frame of Da-Parbatia temple,
Agnigarh and the Cole Park.
Later we board the vessel and start sailing to Silghat. Lunch Onboard.
After reaching Silghat, we will proceed to Kaziranga National Park by road
for a Jeep Safari. After the Safari we will drive back to Silghat where we
stay overnight onboard.
The Project Tiger Kaziranga National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
and the home to the endangered one horned rhinoceros (2048 rhinos as per
2009 census). Besides, the park has several species of mammals and birds.
The park has 70% of the world population of the Asiatic Water Buffalos and
the Eastern Swamp Deer. The Park has the highest density of the endangered
Royal Bengal Tigers in India with a number of 32 tigers per 100 sq.km
against 20 in Corbet NP as per a census report in April,2010. Amongst
birds, the park has 25 globally threatened bird species.
Day 03
Early in the morning we drive to Kaziranga National Park again this time
for an exciting elephant safari in the central range of the park. The
great Indian one-horned Rhinos are easy to see. After an hour’s safari we
return to our vessel at Silghat and have breakfast while the vessel starts
sailing to our next destination Bishwanath Ghat.
Once we arrive there, we visit the Bishwanath temple belonging to the Ahom
era. Afterwards we cruise further upstream and reach a deserted sand
island in the evening. Dinner is followed by overnight stay onboard at the
deserted island.
Day 04
Morning we cruise further through Kaziranga National Park on its Northern
boundary. Breakfast and Lunch onboard. If luck favours, we may have
sightings of herds of deer, wild elephants or even a big cat. On the way
we will stop over a river side ‘Mising’ tribal village. We take a small
walk and experience the life of the tribal people. Arrive at Upstream
Dhansirimukh for overnight stay.
Day 05
Today we sail for the whole day and move to a deserted sand isle and enjoy
the scenic beauty of Majuli. Guests can participate in the Yoga Class,
enjoy onboard game competitions, buy mementos in the Onboard Memento Shop
or can participate in the Enriching Guest Lectures. Dinner, Briefing and
Overnight stay onboard near Kamalabari.
Day 06
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 of the monasteries and interact with the monks. Multifaceted in
its attractions Majuli also unfolds a variety of interests 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 Ghat
for overnight stay on board.
Day 07
Early morning, we go for a land excursion to Sivasagar, the power centre
of the mighty Ahoms who ruled Greater Assam nearly 6 centuries. The Tai(or
Thai) Ahoms belonging to the Shan race migrated to Assam from the Yunan
province of China in 1228 A.D. and were in power till Assam fell to the
British in 1826 A.D.. This Ahom rule is the golden era of Assam history
where Assam witnessed a high level of civilization. Sivasagar is dotted
with wonderful Ahom monuments reflecting a powerful empire.
We shall visit some of the remains of the Ahom Kingdom, the famous Shiva
Temple, Ranghar, Talatalghar and the lakes namely Sivasagar(Borpukhuri)
and Jaysagar which are said to be two of the largest man made.
Later we move to Jorhat
to visit the famous Tocklai Tea Experimental Station which is one of the
oldest of its kind in the world with great contributions to the world of
tea industry.
Afterwards back to the Vessel.Today is the last night on the vessel. We
enjoy the farewell dinner and get introduced to the vessel staff.
Overnight on board.
Day 08
After breakfast transfer to Dibrugarh/Jorhat airport for your onward
journey.
The end of the tour.
TOUR PRICE : EURO 300.00 Per head per night on twin share
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.