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. Embark on the vessel in the ancient city Guwahati. Lunch onboard. The vessel leaves Guwahati at 14:30 hours and quickly crosses the city scape. The vessel moors in a little sand island in the late afternoon near Kuruwa. You get to know the crew and the layout of the vessel in the evening. Our English speaking Tour Escort will brief you about the journey.
DAY 2
Early morning, we start cruising upstream, battling against strong currents near Ganesh Pahar. After a few more hours sailing we cross Mayong, the village known for its ancient forms of black magic. We moor upstream Mayong. Lunch onboard and prepare ourselves for a visit to the village.
We take a small walk in the village and experience the culture & life style of the people living there. We visit the Museum where we can still see the age old manuscripts of Black Magic. If luck favours, we may also have a small interaction with the King of Mayong. We return to our vessel by evening.
DAY 3
Rising early morning we cruise in our country boat to visit Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary for an Elephant Safari. We return to our vessel by noon. Lunch onboard as we start sailing. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon as we reach our next destination Sualkuchi, also known as the Manchester of the East. Sualkuchi is a small Silk weaving town situated at the north bank of Brahmaputra.
Take a small walk in the local market where we can buy the famous Assam Silk in its different dress forms.
Return to the vessel and prepare for a barbecue dinner and cultural dance show performed by the local artists.
DAY 4
Today we go for a day long land excursion. We visit a silk weaving workshop in Sualkuchi. We shall see the whole process of silk manufacture, from cocoon to spinning to dyeing and finally to hand weaving into exquisite Mekhelas and dress lengths. Then we drive to Hajo, a place sacred to Hindus, Muslims and Buddhists. We visit a Muslim Shrine with extensive hilltop views over the surrounding rural landscape. As well as a Hindu Temple and its sacred tank full of carp, catfish and turtles. Continuing on, we drive over the famous colonial ‘Saraighat’ bridge across the river Brahmaputra to enter the main city Guwahati.
Drive up Nilachal Hill to the holy Maa Kamakhya Temple and see the city skyline from top of the hill. We drive down and visit Commonwealth War Graves, the Museum, and take a little walk in the market place before returning to the vessel.
DAY 5
Drive to the Airport for onward journey. Tour terminates.
