Brahmaputra River Cruise: Rhinos & More

Day 1  Fly to Kolkata

Days 2-3  Kolkata  
Upon arrival in Kolkata, transfer to your hotel.  The next morning, set off on a tour of India's artistic capital and see historic landmarks such as the Writer's Building (the former East India Company headquarters), the magnificent Governor's House, Kolkata High Court, General Post Office, and the Charnock Mausoleum.

Day 4  Kolkata to Guwahati
Fly to Guwahati and board the 4★ ABN  Charaidew II. Set sail towards your first stop at Sualkuchi. This bustling little town is the centre of Assamese silk production, and you’ll see the process in action at a silk weaving workshop.

Days 5-10  Brahmaputra River Cruise
Spend the next few days exploring this diverse region on exciting excursions. Enjoy a day trip to Nameri National Park, where you’ll raft down the Jia Bhoroli River, keeping your eyes peeled for great hornbills and wild elephants. For many, a highlight will be jeep safaris in Kaziranga National Park, home to two thirds of the world’s remaining population of Indian rhinos, as well as tigers, deer, buffaloes, elephants and a rich variety of birdlife.

Day 11  Silghat to Kolkata
After a relaxed breakfast, bid farewell to your fellow passengers, transfer to Guwahati and take a flight to Kolkata for your final night in the city.

Days 12-13  Fly home