DAY 1
Arrival at Dibrugarh Airport, alternatively Jorhat Airport. Reception by our representative. Drive to Neemati Ghat ( 3 ½ hour from Dibrugarh Airport / 1 ½ hours from Jorhat Airport ). Embark the vessel. We get introduced to the crew member and prepare ourselves for the Captain's Welcome Dinner and small cultural evening.
DAY 2
Early morning we take an hour drive to Sivasagar, the Kingdom of the Ahom Rulers. We shall visit the ruins of the Ahom Kingdom, the famous Shiva Temple, and the lakes namely Borpukhuri Ranghar and Tolatal ghar (Previously known to be as Rangpur it is Last Ahom Capital and the Military Station)Lunch in one of the city Restaurant .After Lunch back to the vessel.
Evening sail to Kamalabari, the age old commercial ghat of Majuli. Overnight onboard Kamalabari.
DAY 3
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 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.
DAY 4
Early risers can watch the sunrise from the Sun Deck while savoring a cup of freshly brewed tea or walk laps on the Sun Deck 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’s a truly bracing experience, akin to cruising on one of the greatest rivers of the world. The vessel departs and cruises quietly through the day, and finally takes us to a deserted sleepy sand island near Dhansiri. Enjoy barbecue dinner on the island.
DAY 5
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 our left to our next destination Biswanath Ghat. We have a small stopover at the Ghat and visit the Biswanath temple and the Shiva temple situated at the bank of the river. We then further cruise downstream to finally reach Silghat for the night stay.
DAY 6
We rise early and drive to Kohora, the central range of the Kaziranga National Park for an 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. After the safari, we take breakfast in a forest lodge. Next we go for a jeep safari in one of the range of the park, accompanied by a naturalist.
Return to vessel at noon. Lunch onboard. Disembark vessel and drive to Guwahati. Overnight at Guwahati.
DAY 7
IF TIME PERMITS, Early morning, we drive up Nilachal Hill. Visit the Maa Kamakhya holy temple and see the city skyline from top of the hill. Finally depart to the Airport for onward journey. Tour terminates.
