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Cruise on Brahmaputra Package

Destinations Covered:
Guwahati * Peacock Island * Sail * Silghat * Kaziranga * Dhansari * Majulai * Sibsagar * Jorhat
07 NIGHTS - 08 DAYS
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Day 01

Guwahati / Kamakhya Temple / MV Mahabaahu / Peacock Island / Sail

(MV Mahabaahu sets sail at 14:00 hours)

Arrive at Guwahati International Airport and with packed lunch drive to the Kamakhya Temple. This Temple is devoted to the eternal Feminine- the goddess of desire whose name is Kama Khya, granter of desires.

After the Temple visit, drive towards Pandu Port where an Assamese welcome aboard the MV Mahabaahu awaits us. After the essential safety briefing and a short presentation on the Peacock Island that is famous for its highly endangered Golden Langur, check into our cabins.

All gather on the open deck to enjoy the first sail and scan the river for a fleeting sight of the Gangetic Dolphins. Visit the Peacock Island and return to MV Mahabaahu where enjoy a talk on ‘Kamakhya and the Occult in Assam’

An evening in the Soma Lounge followed by the ‘Kamrup Swaagat Bhoj’—a sit down welcome dinner completes the day.

Overnight on board MV Mahabaahu (Packed L, D)

Day 02

A Village Visit / Full Day Sail

MV Mahabaahu lifts anchor early. Enjoy Yoga on the deck for an hour and move on to breakfast, while MV Mahabaahu heads on through the hills towards an island that is occupied predominantly by a Bangla speaking Muslim community who are involved in extensive farming.

After breakfast enjoy a talk on ‘Assam, its geographical location in the national and international context and how it is acclaiming recognition’.

After the visit to this village, return to the ship for lunch and sail towards Orang Point.

Enjoy A talk on ‘The River Brahmaputra and the tribal life’, over a cup of tea and some snacks.

Anchor at a deserted island for the evening and enjoy sitting around a bonfire to indulge in barbequed snacks.

Overnight on board MV Mahabaahu (B, L, D).

Day 03

Sail To Silghat / Visit Tea Estate And / Or Jute Mill

MV Mahabaahu sails early and enjoy Yoga on the deck and move on for breakfast and for a talk on ‘Wild life in Kaziranga and wild life in India’.

Sail on for the next couple of hours and enjoy a relaxed lunch and reach Silghat. After a talk on ‘Tea and Jute in Assam’, take a short drive to Kaliabore Tea Estate which is a vast expanse of undulating estate with tea bushes, watching the tribal women pick tea leaves. Proceed to the tea factory to see the process of finally producing Assam Tea and coming to terms with all that goes into preparing a cup-of-tea. (The tea factory is not operational from mid-December to mid-February as the tea is at its dormant stage during this time of the year).

Return to where the ship is anchored. Close by, a co-operative Jute Mill is an interesting place to understand how the Jute fibre takes the form of very eco friendly gunny bags.

By sunset, enjoy a cultural evening on the ship. Have an early dinner and retire for the evening.

Overnight on board MV Mahabaahu (B, L, D).

Day 04

Kaziranga National Park / Weaver’s Village At Bishwanath Ghat

Rise very early today and after a warm cup of tea and some snacks, drive out towards the Kaziranga National Park. The most prized inhabitant of Kaziranga, is the Greater One-Horned Indian Rhinoceros, but the Park is home to as many as 180 different mammals including wild elephants, tiger, deer, Asiatic wild buffalo and a rich variety of birds.

Reach the Kohora Mihimukh range of the National Park and are ready to start our morning adventure; once-in-a-lifetime elephant-backed safari where you search for the elusive rhinoceros, tigers, swamp deer and hog deer and more and a large number of very interesting birds. The park never ceases to surprise us.

After breakfast at a resort in Kaziranga, drive on to Bagori, the Western Range of Kaziranga and get into the open jeeps for some more wild life adventure and an extensive coverage of this magnificent park.

Return to MV Mahabaahu for a leisurely lunch and a relaxed afternoon.

After the leisurely pace of the day and having recovered the lost sleep, once again get together for A talk on ‘Silk in Assam’. Get into the tenders to reach the shores of Bishwanath Ghat. Visit the Shiva Dol in reverence of Lord Shiva and there is no way that can avoid the women with their weaves. Enjoy a walk through the village and see how this suburban village thrives.

Return to the ship to enjoy an evening on a deserted island and then proceed to a scrumptious dinner.

Overnight on board MV Mahabaahu (B, L, D).

Day 05

Dhansiri Boat Safari

This morning, MV Mahabaahu sails early towards the Eastern Range of Kaziranga for boat Safari.

Enjoy breakfast and a talk on ‘The River Brahmaputra and the life that exists alongside’.

Proceed for the safari in our tenders for about two hours. The shores are high but one can see roof turtles on protruding drift wood, water lizards, otters, elephants, wild buffaloes, rhinos, darters, herons, pied kingfishers, white throated kingfishers, serpent eagles and many more. The sightings are always determined by the weather conditions.

Return for lunch. This evening enjoy the Chef’s Cooking Demonstration followed by a talk on ‘Majuli’, the seat of Vaishnav culture.

The evening on a deserted island with bonfire is always unusual. Enjoy dinner on MV Mahabaahu.
(Bonfire may be avoided if a suitable sandbank cannot be found or if experience inclement weather conditions)

Overnight on board MV Mahabaahu (B, L, D)

Day 06

Mishing Village Visit / Majuli Visit

After Yoga, have our breakfast, sail towards the Mishing Village and further on to Majuli, a cosmos of Assamese culture where various philosophies co-exist and thrive.

After breakfast, enjoy a talk on ‘Majuli’ the seat of Vaishnav culture’. Thereafter set off in our tenders to a Mishing Village.

The Mishings live on the bank of river in ‘Chang ghar’, houses with raised platform. All Mishing women are expert weavers. The indoor life of a Mishing person revolves around the kitchen area where the family can get together.

MV Mahabaahu leaves behind the Mishing village and after lunch, enjoy a talk on ‘Sibsagar and the Ahom civilization’ followed by a visit to Majuli Island.

Get on the tenders and arrive on the mainland where a drive takes us to a scenic corner of a Satra for an interesting cultural performance by Satriya singers and dancers. Next, drive to Kamlabari Satra to witness the Vaishnavite priests dancing to the rhythm of cymbals, drums and chanting in the temple premise.

Return to the ship and prepare for a Traditional Assamese evening.

Overnight on board MV Mahabaahu (B, L, D).

Day 07

Neamati Ghat / Sibsagar / Home Hosted Lunch

After an early breakfast, start our day-excursion to Sibsagar, the ancient city and capital of the Tai-speaking Ahoms who came in the 13th Century AD to the area from the north-east and were essentially of Tibeto-Burman origin. Sibsagar town literally means ‘the ocean of Lord Shiva’ as it is built around a huge man made water tank ordered by the Ahom Queen.

The Shiva Dol, constructed in the year 1734 is believed to be the highest Shiva temple in India. Visit The Talatal or Kareng Ghar, the palace of the Ahom Kings and the Rang Ghar, an amphitheater, a place of entertainment or important meetings for the Royals and their guests. Thereafter, drive to a Tea Estate for a relaxed afternoon where enjoy a traditional Assamese lunch with the Tea-estate family who have been involved in the tea business over a period of a century. Here, sip our beverages explore the lawns and proceed to indulge in traditional Assamese cuisine.

Return to MV Mahabaahu by sunset and enjoy a relaxed evening in the Soma lounge before proceeding for dinner.

Overnight on board MV Mahabaahu (B, L, D).

Day 08

Neamati Ghat / Jorhat / Departure

Start the day with Yoga and/or go for a walk along the swamps to catch a sight of owls, orioles, yellow footed green pigeons, changeable hawk eagles, adjutant storks, quails, sea gulls hunting with the dolphins and pied kingfishers, swallows and martins diving to fish.

Have a relaxed breakfast. The luggage is brought out of the cabins according to the flight schedule.

The crew on board organises our transport.

Arrive at the Rowriah Airport with packed lunch in Jorhat a couple of hours before the flight schedule and bid adieu to the land of Ahoms. (B, packed L)

ABOVE COST IS INCLUSIVE OF

  • Accommodation On Double Sharing Basis At Hotels Mentioned Or Similar In The Room Category Mentioned.
  • Accommodation Will Be On bed breakfast board basis in all Places and breakfast will be in normal Coffee shop and not in any specialty restaurant. Dinner in hotel / Local restaurant.
  • All Transfer, Excursions And Sightseeing Tours Will Be By Using Air-Conditioned Sedan Car.
  • 1 bottle of mineral water per day / per pax
  • Traditional welcome upon arrival in the hotel along with welcome drink.
  • Farewell souvenir upon departure
  • All Road Taxes, Parking Fee, Fuel Charges, Interstate Taxes, and Portage At All Hotels.
  • 1 Indian Meal in any authentic Indian restaurant.
  • English speaking My Explorous representation on all arrival/ departure transfers.
  • All currently applicable taxes including Government service tax.

THE ABOVE COST DOES NOT INCLUDE

  • Expanse of personal nature like tipping. Laundry, and telephone/ fax calls, Alcoholic beverages, camera/ fee at monument’s medical expenses, airport departure tax etc.
  • Tips / Gratuities
  • Any other meals/ services not specified above
  • Travel Insurance
  • International / Domestic airfares/ visa fees.

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