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- International Flights
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- 2 nights Calcutta
- 7 night river cruise
- Most meals
- Pandaw wine & drinks package
- Shore excursions
- Day tour in Calcutta
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Pandaw Club Member Packages
Brahmaputra Cruise - Pandaw
Kaziranga National Park
Mahabaahu
Indian One-horned Rhino
Kaziranga Safari
Shore excursions
Explore one of the least visited but most exotic regions of India on a Pandaw Cruise along the Brahmaputra River.
The mighty Brahmaputra River in Northern India originates high in the Himalayas before flowing through the scenic Assam Valley where UNESCO protected national parks and remote rural communities provide the traveller with the most wonderful and authentic expedition.
The RV Indochina Pandaw is a very comfortable and specially designed vessel, crewed by a highly knowledgeable expedition team.
Enjoy exploratory safaris by small boat, jeep and even elephant in search of the Greater One-Horned Indian Rhinoceros and Indian tiger.
With fascinating visits to ‘Mishing’ people who live on the world’s largest river island, tea plantations and many exotic Satras to explore, this Assam adventure will leave lifetime-lasting memories.
This itinerary can be tailored to fit your requirements, with any number of pre and post cruise explorations, including northern or southern India tours, visits to the Sunderbans, Bhutan or Sikkhim tours or beach extensions in Kerala or South East Asia.
At a glance
- International Flights from UK
- 2 nights Calcutta
- 7 night Brahmaputra Pandaw Cruise
- All meals on cruise
- Pandaw wine & drinks package
- Breakfast in Calcutta
- Shore excursions
- Full day tour Calcutta
- All airport transfers
Day 1: Fly to Calcutta
Overnight flight UK to Calcutta.
Overnight Calcutta.
Day 2: Calcutta
On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Calcutta, with the rest of the day to relax.
Overnight Calcutta. Breakfast included.
Day 3: Calcutta
Today enjoy a full day tour of Calcutta.
Overnight Calcutta. Breakfast included.
Day 4: Jorhat
After an early breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Jorhat where you will be met and transferred to join your Pandaw Cruise.
Overnight on board. All meals included.
Day 5: Sutargaon River Village
Today we stop at a local village consisting of migrant populations that have settled and been provided with official status by the government. Their charming village is the perfect place to learn about life along such a dramatically changeable river.
Overnight on board. All meals included.
Day 6: Silghat and Safari
Setting sail early morning we reach Silghat, at the doorstep of Kaziranga National Park. We make our first venture into this park in the afternoon in search of the reserve’s most famous inhabitant, the Royal Bengal Tigers for which the park boasts the highest density of any place in the world. Tiger spotting is extremely rare but chances to see Kaziranga’s other famous inhabitants are abundant.
Overnight on board. All meals included.
Day 7: Kaziranga National Park
We leave the ship in the early morning for our second Jeep safari into Kaziranga National Park. Mornings are the perfect time to spot the Indian One-Horned Rhinos, Buffalos, Elephants plus a host of birdlife, including hornbills and kingfishers. Following your safari, we visit a typical Assamese tea garden and learn about the process from bush to cup.
After lunch onboard we sail downstream toward Tezpur and if time permits, visit Bamuni Hills, a 9th century temple complex that lies in ruins overlooking the town.
Overnight on board. All meals included.
Day 8: Nameri National Park
After an early breakfast we head ashore and drive north toward the state of Arunachal Pradesh to explore our second national Park – Nameri National Park.
Here we take a float trip down the Jia – Bhoreli River of around 2 hours and enjoy the abundant birdlife and breathtaking scenery backdropped by the Blue Hills in the Eastern Himalayan range. We return for lunch onboard and set sail downstream.
Overnight on board. All meals included.
Day 9: Mystical Mayang
Stepping ashore in Mayang, a sizeable village along the shores of the Brahmaputra, we learn about the history of magic and sorcery that was prevalent in the region.
We visit the fascinating Mayang museum which explains how various mantras were used for anything from curing ailments to identifying a thief. We are then welcomed into the home of a local Mayang resident for a discussion and perhaps demonstration of some tricks.
Overnight on board. All meals included.
Day 10: Sualkuchi Silk Weaving Village
Sualkuchi is a major centre for weaving in Assam. Here we learn about the entire silk making production from the cocoon, to spinning and weaving to make the typical saree worn by local women.
There is a chance to buy some local silken souvenirs and experience a traditional folk dance before we return to the ship by electric rickshaw.
Overnight on board. All meals included.
Day 11: Guwahati - UK
Disembark after breakfast and transfer to Jorhat Airport for your flight back to the UK.
Day 12: Arrive back in the UK
Arrive back in the UK.
Life on Board Pandaw
Life on board a river cruise is quite different from ocean cruising. Things are very much more informal, with no ‘Captain’s Table' or dressing up for dinner.
Unlike ocean cruising, all excursions and most other things are included in the price, such as drinks and tips for the crew.
With one member of crew per two passengers, the service on board is incredibly high and very personal.
Things are very relaxed on board a Pandaw River Cruise - with no unnecessary and wearisome PA announcements and no disturbing TV’s from neighbouring cabins.
Cabins all open on to a social promenade deck, creating a very relaxed and social atmosphere on board.
One of the best things about a Pandaw River Cruise is the amount of space on board, which is said to be the highest per passenger of any ocean or river cruise vessel in the world.
Cabins don’t have minibars – instead there is a bar service on the sundeck from dawn until dusk.
All excursions are included but there is no compulsion to join in. A daily briefing updates guests on the cultural activities of the day ahead.
Pandaw Club Members
Cruised with Pandaw before?
Then make sure you sign up as a Pandaw Club Member with us to receive further discounts and benefits on your next Pandaw Cruise holiday with Jasmine Holidays.
Benefits include:
- Exclusive Members Club Cruise Discount
- Unlimited in-house wine package worth up to $220
- Free Laundry Service worth $50
- Pre-post Expedition Discount
Remember that we guarantee a better price than booking direct and your holiday can be completely tailor made and will always be ATOL Protected if your holiday is flight inclusive.
Exclusive Expeditions for Pandaw Club Members
Pandaw have recently introduced special departures exclusive for Pandaw Club Members.
These offer the opportunity to bring like minded people together and for old ship mates to travel together again.
Members only Expeditions are a great chance to relive old experiences and encounter new ones in a more exclusive atmosphere.
A handful of selected departures are available and offer a considerable discount on standard departures as well.
Ask us for details of upcoming departures.
Hotel Suggestions Calcutta:
Taj Bengal
The Oberoi Grand Calcutta
9 nights Brahmaputra River Cruise - Superior:
- Price from £3,690 pp
This is a guide price only, based on travel in low season.
Prices will vary according to choice of hotel and seasonal airfare and hotel surcharges. Please ask us for any current special offers.
Contact Us:
All of our India River Cruise Holidays are completely tailor made and we can put together any kind of India River Cruise itinerary to suit your interests and budget.
Call us now to speak to an India expert about your tailor made India River Cruise holiday.
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