DAY 1
Arrival at LGB (Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi) International Airport, Guwahati. Reception by our representative. If time permits, drive up Nilachal Hill to see the holy Maa Kamakhya Temple and city skyline from top of the hill. Drive to Kaziranga National Park by road (4 hours). Check in at the jungle lodge. Those reaching early can have a small walk in the nature after a brief relaxation in the lodge. Overnight stay at jungle lodge.
DAY 2
We rise early and drive to Kohora, 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 forest lodge.
After Breakfast jeep safari to one of the range of the park, accompanied by a naturalist .After jeep safari, drive to Silghat to embark the vessel. Lunch onboard on arrival. While sailing starts and continues till dusk, you are introduced to the crew and the layout of the vessel. The vessel sails up to Biswanath Ghat, a Hindu pilgrimage site for overnight stay.
DAY 3
Morning, visit Biswanath Temple, a Hindu pilgrimage center. After the visit, we cruise through Kaziranga National Park on its Eastern boundary. If luck favours, we may have sightings of herds of deer, wild elephants or even a big cat! Arrive at Dhansirimukh Ghat for overnight stay. Evening, barbeque dinner on a secluded island.
DAY 4
We start an early cruise and stop over a river side ‘Mising’ village.(They have migrated from nearby state known as Arunachal Pradesh to Assam Centuries ago) We take a small walk and experience the life of a tribal village. Return to the vessel by noon and cruise further upstream. Lunch onboard while sailing. We moor in a deserted sand island and enjoy the scenic beauty of western Majuli.
DAY 5
We start sailing leisurely and reach Majuli by afternoon. We take a small walk in the nearby village and return back to the vessel. A cultural evening awaits us onboard. We enjoy the colourful dances performed by the local artist of Majuli. In dinner, we enjoy the local and ethnic cuisine along with the traditional beverage. Overnight onboard near Kamalabari in Majuli.
DAY 6
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 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 from this sect is the latest entry into India’s recognized classical dances.
Later in the evening, we sail to Neemati for overnight stay.
DAY 7
Early morning, we go for a land excursion to Sivasagar, an hour drive, to the Kingdom of Ahom Rulers. We shall visit the ruins of the Ahom Kingdom, the famous Shiva Temple, and the lakes namely Borpukhuri, Ranghar, and Talatal Ghar (The Last Capital of the Ahoms and also the Military Station). Lunch at one of the city Restaurant, and back to the vessel.
Today is the last night on the vessel. Enjoy a cultural evening at Mou Chapori, an island resort near Neemati on the Brahmaputra along with the Captain's farewell Dinner. Overnight onboard.
DAY 8
Early morning sail to Neemati ghat. Breakfast onboard. Transfer by road to Dibrugarh Airport (3 ½ hours). Tour Terminates.
