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Assam Cruise V
06 nights 07 days Cruising
 

Schedule

No of Departures

Tours Start

Tours End

Departure 01

11th November 09

17th November 09

Departure 02

22nd November 09

28th November 09

Departure 03

03rd December 09

09th December 09

Departure 04

07th January 10

13th January 10

Departure 05            

18th January 10

24th January 10

Departure 06

29th January 10

04th February 10

Departure 07

05th March 10

11th March 10

Departure 08

16th March 10

22nd March 10

Departure 09

27th March 10

02nd April 10

Day 01

Upon arrival at Dibrugarh Airport, alternatively Jorhat Airport, you will be welcomed by our tour manager. Drive to Neemati Ghat (3 ½ hour from Dibrugarh Airport / 1 hour from Jorhat Airport ). Embark on the vessel. We get introduced to the crew members and prepare ourselves for the Captain's Welcome Dinner and small cultural evening.

Day 02

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.

Evening sail to Kamalabari, the age old commercial ghat of Majuli. Overnight on board at Kamalabari.

Day 03

After an early breakfast we will go for an excursion to Majuli, the largest river island in the World. It is the centre of Assam’s famous Vaishnavite 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 vaishnavite sect is the latest entry into India’s recognized classical dances.

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. After breakfast, we will visit the Auniati Sattra and interact with the monks.

Returning to the vessel we start 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 sleepy sand island near Dhansiri. Enjoy a barbecue dinner on the island.

Day 05

Today we start leisurely as we prepare for a visit in a Mising village. We take a small walk and experience the culture and life of a typical tribal village. We return to the vessel and start cruising downstream crossing the famous Kaziranga National Park on the left to our next destination Biswanath Ghat. We have a small stopover at the Ghat and visit the Biswanath temple, the Shiv temple situated at the bank of the river. We then further cruise downstream to finally reach Silghat for the night stay.

Day 06

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.
Return to vessel at noon. Lunch on board. Disembark vessel and drive to Guwahati. Overnight at Guwahati.

Day 07

If we have the time we take up some sight seeing at Guwahati and visit Assam Govt. Emporium if you are interested taking home some mementos from Assam’s famous handloom & handicraft products. Finally depart to the Airport for onward journey.
The end of the tour. 

          TOUR PRICE:  EURO 270.00 Per head per night on twin share
                                       Single Room Supplement EURO 180.00
                   *Price is Subject to 2.575 % Service tax ( INR IS EQUIVALENT)
  
 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.

VISITING SEASON- OCTOBER- APRIL