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Beyond the Brahmaputra

  • Duration
    18 days
  • Tour Type
    Group Tour
  • Tour Style
    Classic
  • Price From
    £6,390pp
Set sail on the Brahmaputra River, cruising its rich waters through the Indian state of Assam and exploring the nature, culture and unique heritage that resides on its banks.
  • Fully Inclusive
    Touring with Guides and entrance fees
  • Included Meals
    Breakfasts: 16 , Lunches: 15 , Dinners: 16
  • Flights
    International flights and current taxes
  • Accommodation
    17 nights in 3+/4 star accommodation
  • Visa Included
    Visa fees for UK passport holders
  • Cruise
    Brahmaputra River Cruise
  • Group Tour
    Max Group Size: 20
  • Physical Rating 2Learn More
    X A reasonable level of fitness is required, as you'll be spending time on your feet and doing a bit of walking to cover short distances during your daily sightseeing. There will also be some climbing of steps and climbing on and off of coaches and boats. Download the detailed tour dossier for details of your chosen tour. Learn More
    Walking, some steps and extended time on your feet.
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Tour Highlights

Our Beyond the Brahmaputra tour will see you exploring the most iconic sites, delving into deep-rooted culture and dining on delicious cuisine.

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Tour Itinerary

  • Days 1-2
    Fly to Kolkata
    Days 1-2: Fly to Kolkata

    Fly overnight to Kolkata, a vibrant city in the far east of India. Depending on your time of arrival the rest of the day is yours to start soaking up the local culture.

    • Dinner
  • Day 3
    Explore Kolkata
    Day 3: Explore Kolkata

    The capital of West Bengal and widely considered India's cultural capital, in Kolkata is a place of fascinating contrasts, something that you will explore on today's tour of the city. See landmark sights like Birla Planetarium, Belur Math, Dakineshwar Kali Temple and the spectacular white marble edifice of the Victoria Memorial before, this evening, taking a walking tour to Park Street, the famous thoroughfare in Kolkata's downtown area.

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Day 4
    British Kolkata
    Day 4: British Kolkata

    The capital of the British Raj between 1858 and 1911, Kolkata is home to a series of colonial sights which you will visit on this morning walking tour, including the stately Dalhousie Square. This afternoon, you'll pay a visit to Mother House, a quiet convent that was home to Mother Teresa and her missionary sisters since 1953. Visit her tomb and a small museum dedicated to her life and work.

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Day 5
    Travel to Gangtok
    Day 5: Travel to Gangtok

    Transfer to the airport and fly to Bagdogra. On arrival, drive to Gangtok, winding through the incredible landscapes of Sikkim, with towering Himalayan peaks as your backdrop.

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Day 6
    Explore Gangtok
    Day 6: Explore Gangtok

    Sikkim's bustling state capital, Gangtok sits on the side of a hill overlooking the valleys and peaks of the Himalayan foothills. Today you will explore it, visiting the 18th-century Rumtek, the region's most spiritually significant monastery, Enchey Monastery with its colourful prayer hall, the Tashi Viewpoint, where you'll get spectacular views of Mount Khangchendzonga and more. You'll also fly your way up the cable ropeway for panoramic views of the city and its surroundings.

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Day 7
    Travel to Darjeeling
    Day 7: Travel to Darjeeling

    Soak up the incredible scenery as you travel through the Himalayan foothills, passing through vast expanses of tea plantations as you approach the hill station of Darjeeling. En route, you'll stop at the Ravangla Buddha Park to admire a 40-metre-tall copper Buddha set against a mountainous backdrop.

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Day 8
    Kanchendzonga Sunrise
    Day 8: Kanchendzonga Sunrise

    Rise before dawn and travel up Tiger Hill to watch the sun rising over Kanchendzonga which, at 8,586 metres, is the world's third highest mountain (weather dependent). The rest of the morning is at leisure before an afternoon ride on the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway's 'toy train' from Darjeeling to Ghoom. Visit Ghoom Monastery before returning to Darjeeling to tour the Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and Tibetan Refugee Center. This evening, enjoy a stroll through the market.

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Day 9
    Fly to Guwahati
    Day 9: Fly to Guwahati

    Transfer back to Bagdogra airport and fly to Guwahati. The rest of the day is at leisure.

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Day 10
    Board your cruise
    Day 10: Board your cruise

    Transfer to Silghat, a port on the Brahmaputra River, where you'll board your river cruise vessel. With a spa, saloon, and spacious sun deck along with cool and roomy cabins with floor-to-ceiling sliding windows for optimum views, there is no better to explore the rich riverbanks of the mighty Brahmaputra. Cast off and begin your upstream cruise, enjoying lunch and dinner onboard.

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Day 11
    Kaziranga Safari
    Day 11: Kaziranga Safari

    This morning, disembark from the ship and take a jeep safari into the central range of the Kaziranga National Park. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kaziranga is best known for its population of Indian rhinoceros and is a designated tiger reserve. Alongside these two magnificent creatures, Kaziranga is also home to elephants, sloth bears, pangolin, water buffalo, swamp deer and a number of species of primate, among much more, and is an important habitat for birds. Enjoy a riverside lunch before hopping back into jeeps to explore the park's western reaches, where there is even more wonderful wildlife to spot.

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Day 12
    Tea Estate
    Day 12: Tea Estate

    Spend the morning on a tea experience on a picturesque Assam tea estate. Here you’ll learn all about the production process, from plucking the leaves to brewing a cup. Back on the boat, cruise upstream, passing through more of Kaziranga National Park's spectacular wilderness, spotting wildlife on the banks of the river as you go. Drop anchor near Biswanath village.

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Day 13
    Biswanath Village
    Day 13: Biswanath Village

    Head into the village, where there is a rich, cultural heritage to explore. Biswanath's ghat is home to a cluster of temples dedicated to different gods, including an Ahom-era Shiva temple – discover these and have a wander through the town, soaking up the beautiful riverside and rural surroundings. Continue cruising through Kaziranga National Park, keeping a look out for wild elephants. Then, spend the afternoon up on the ship’s sun deck where you may be lucky enough to spot a member of a small population of the endangered Ganges River dolphins.

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Day 14
    Day of Cruising
    Day 14: Day of Cruising

    Today you'll be able to sit back, relax and watch the river landscapes drift by as you cruise upstream. There will be one stop at a rural riverside village where a walking tour is a great way to stretch your legs.

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Day 15
    Majuli Island
    Day 15: Majuli Island

    Explore one of the world's largest river islands, Majuli, which is a fascinating microcosm of local culture. Visit two of the island's tranquil satras (monasteries) that have been essential in preserving Assamese art and culture and enjoy a traditional dance performance. Cruise farther upstream to Salmara Ghat, visiting a nearby village that is known for its traditional handicrafts, to see the artisans at work.

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Day 16
    Visit Sibsagar
    Day 16: Visit Sibsagar

    Transfer by car to Sibsagar. Once the capital of the Ahom kings, explore the remnants of a fascinating culture with visits to old temples and examples of innovative engineering. Return to the ship and cruise back to Neamati Ghat for your final night onboard the ship.

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Day 17
    Return to Kolkata
    Day 17: Return to Kolkata

    Bid farewell to your river cruise ship and transfer to Jorhat airport for your flight back to Kolkata. The rest of the day is at leisure.

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Day 18
    Fly to UK
    Day 18: Fly to UK

    Fly home to the UK, arriving the same or the following day.

    • Breakfast
City Average Temperate Monthly Rainfall
  • Darjeeling
  • 6°c
  • 20mm
  • Kolkata
  • 20°c
  • 11mm
City Average Temperate Monthly Rainfall
  • Darjeeling
  • 7°c
  • 24mm
  • Kolkata
  • 23°c
  • 30mm
City Average Temperate Monthly Rainfall
  • Darjeeling
  • 10°c
  • 48mm
  • Kolkata
  • 28°c
  • 35mm
City Average Temperate Monthly Rainfall
  • Darjeeling
  • 13°c
  • 116mm
  • Kolkata
  • 30°c
  • 60mm
City Average Temperate Monthly Rainfall
  • Darjeeling
  • 15°c
  • 197mm
  • Kolkata
  • 31°c
  • 142mm
City Average Temperate Monthly Rainfall
  • Darjeeling
  • 16°c
  • 570mm
  • Kolkata
  • 30°c
  • 288mm
City Average Temperate Monthly Rainfall
  • Darjeeling
  • 17°c
  • 782mm
  • Kolkata
  • 29°c
  • 411mm
City Average Temperate Monthly Rainfall
  • Darjeeling
  • 17°c
  • 635mm
  • Kolkata
  • 29°c
  • 349mm
City Average Temperate Monthly Rainfall
  • Darjeeling
  • 16°c
  • 437mm
  • Kolkata
  • 29°c
  • 288mm
City Average Temperate Monthly Rainfall
  • Darjeeling
  • 14°c
  • 122mm
  • Kolkata
  • 28°c
  • 143mm
City Average Temperate Monthly Rainfall
  • Darjeeling
  • 10°c
  • 24mm
  • Kolkata
  • 25°c
  • 26mm
City Average Temperate Monthly Rainfall
  • Darjeeling
  • 7°c
  • 7mm
  • Kolkata
  • 21°c
  • 17mm
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Beyond the Brahmaputra  map

Places Visited: UK - Kolkata (3N) - Gangtok (2N) - Darjeeling (2N) - Guwahati (1N) - Brahmaputra Cruise (7N) - Kolkata (1N) - UK

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