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Kumarakom Backwaters
Backwaters of KeralaFor a perfect backwater tour in Kerala, enjoy the scenic sites of lush paddy fields and coconut trees swaying, exotic village life right by your side while you sail through a network of canals that mix into the large patch of water in the Vembanad Lake.This region comes alive with various cultural performances and traditional competitions like Snake Boat racing.
Suggested trips for River Cruises
Handcrafted tours by experts.
A Sacred Trail with Kerala Backwaters
7 Days
- Visit Meenakshi Temple
- Tour of Madurai City
- Explore Kanyakumari (boat ride to visit Vivekanand Memorial)
- Visit Padmanabha Temple, Trivandrum
- 2 Nights Stay on the traditionally built Kerala boat with all meals
- Explore the Kerala Backwaters
- Tour of Fort Cochin
Culture of South India and the Andaman Islands
19 Days
- Explore the city of Nizams “Hyderabad”
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Hampi and Mahabalipuram
- Nagarhole National Park
- Relax on the pristine beaches of Andaman Island
Indian Panorama with Backwater Cruise (North to South)
18 Days
- Travel like a Maharaja on the leading luxury train of India “The Maharaja Express”
- Explore the Serenity of Kerala backwaters while cruising on the Kerala River Cruise
- Experience Kathakali Dance, Martial Arts and Bronze Art work of Multicultural city “Cochin”
Luxury on Rail & River
17 Days
- Travel like a Maharaja on the leading luxury train of India “The Maharaja Express”
- Explore the North East India while cruising on the mighty Brahmaputra River
- Sunrise visit of Taj Mahal
- Explore the famous sites of North India
Kerala Cruise (North to South)
8 Days
- Accommodation in twin sharing basis
- Visit Athirapally Waterfalls
- 2 Nights Stay on the traditionally built Kerala boat with all meals
- Daily Breakfast
- Explore the Kerala Backwaters
- Guided Tour of Fort Cochin (Entrances on Direct Payment)
- All currently applicable taxes
Kerala Cruise (South to North)
8 Days
- Accommodation in twin sharing basis
- Visit Athirapally Waterfalls
- 2 Nights Stay on the traditionally built Kerala boat with all meals
- Daily Breakfast
- Explore the Kerala Backwaters
- Guided Tour of Fort Cochin (Entrances on Direct Payment)
- All currently applicable taxes
Kolkata with Brahmaputra River Cruise (Upstream)
10 Days
- Cruising on the Brahmaputra River, Assam
- Boat, Jeep and Elephant safari in Kaziranga National Park
- Visit to Majuli island – the Largest River island in the World
- Visit to Umananda island – the smallest inhabitant River island in the World
Mythical Hampi & Serenity of Kerala Backwater Cruise
14 Days
- Explore the Serenity of Kerala backwaters while cruising on the Kerala River Cruise
- Experience Kathakali Dance, Martial Arts and Bronze Art work of Multicultural city “Cochin”
- Village visits and interaction with the local people
- Explore the city of Nizams “Hyderabad”
The Ultimate Wildlife Tour With MV Mahabaahu (Downstream)
19 Days
- Bandhavgarh, Kanha & Pench National Park.
- 130 year old flower market in Kolkata
- Cruise expedition on Bharamputra river.
- Boat & Jeep safari at Kaziranga.
- Kamakhya Temple
Kolkata with Brahmaputra River Cruise (Downstream)
10 Days
- Cruising on the Brahmaputra River, Assam
- Boat, Jeep and Elephant safari in Kaziranga National Park
- Visit to Majuli island – the Largest River island in the World
- Visit to Umananda island – the smallest inhabitant River island in the World
The Ultimate Wildlife Tour With MV Mahabaahu (Upstream)
20 Days
- Bandhavgarh, Kanha & Pench National Park.
- 130 year old flower market in Kolkata
- Cruise expedition on Bharamputra river.
- Boat & Jeep safari at Kaziranga.
- Kamakhya Temple
MV Mahabaahu (Upstream Cruise)
8 Days
MV Mahabaahu offers an expedition form of cruising on the mighty Brahmaputra that refuses to be tamed. Guwahati area experiences a surge of 35 ft in height of Brahmaputra waters during monsoons.
- Essentially Wild Life
- Rural
- Cultural
- Tea Tourism
Cochin With Kerala Backwaters Cruise (South to North)
10 Days
- Accommodation in twin sharing basis
- Visit Athirapally Waterfalls
- Explore the Kerala Backwaters
- Guided Tour of Fort Cochin (Entrances on Direct Payment)
- All currently applicable taxes
7 nights 8 days Downstream Brahmaputra River Cruise
7 Days
The greatest natural history experience outside of the continent of Africa but with everything that Africa does not have!
Kolkata, Sikkim & Darjeeling with MV Mahabaahu (Upstream Cruise)
15 Days
- Tiger Hill, famous for magnificent views over Kanchenjunga.
- Toy Train Ride in Darjeeling.
- Majuli, World’s largest inhabited riverine island.
- Boat & Jeep safari at Kaziranga.
- Kamakhya Temple
MV Mahabaahu (Downstream Cruise)
8 Days
MV Mahabaahu offers an expedition form of cruising on the mighty Brahmaputra that refuses to be tamed. Guwahati area experiences a surge of 35 ft in height of Brahmaputra waters during monsoons.
- Essentially Wild Life
- Rural
- Cultural
- Tea Tourism
Two River Cruising - Brahmaputra with Kerala
19 Days
Starting the journey in Kolkata a city seeped in history of the colonial period of India, we fly into the North Eastern parts of India across to Assam: The land that gave the world the English Breakfast Tea, where the world’s largest population of rhinos share the forests with tigers, elephants, wild buffaloes, leopards and deers. Set along the banks of the mighty Brahmaputra River and under the shadows of the towering Himalayan mountains, this paradise of nature and cultures takes your breath away!
10 Nights 11 Days Downstream Brahmaputra River Cruise
11 Days
The greatest natural history experience outside of the continent of Africa but with everything that Africa does not have!
Cochin With Kerala Backwaters Cruise (North to South)
10 Days
- Accommodation in twin sharing basis
- Visit Athirapally Waterfalls
- Explore the Kerala Backwaters
- Guided Tour of Fort Cochin (Entrances on Direct Payment)
- All currently applicable taxes
11 Nights 12 Days Upstream Assam Cruise
11 Days
The greatest natural history experience outside of the continent of Africa but with everything that Africa does not have!
Tamilnadu Trail with Kerala Backwater Cruise
18 Days
- Visit the Government Museum Chennai, one of the oldest museums in the world
- Explore the UNESCO World heritage site in Mahabalipuram and visit famous city of Kanchipuram
- Visit the World famous Meenakshi Temple and a special evening ritual ceremony
- Enjoy the nature walk and Bamboo Rafting in Periyar
- Guided walking tour of Fort Kochi
- Witness the Kalaripaiyattu, the ancient martial art of Kerala
No Footprints with 4 Nights Upstream Cruise
6 Days
- Accommodation on twin sharing basis as per the above mentioned Hotels OR Similar
- One time entrance of all Entrance fees at the Monuments/ National Park as per the itinerary.
- Yoga on the Deserted Island
- One Elephant & Jeep Safari in the Kaziranga National Park.
- Visit Remote Village on Brahmaputra River.
- Boat Safari on river Brahmaputra.
- Visit Mishing Tribal Village.
- Visit Majuli Island (Largest river island in the world)
- Monk Dance performance.
- Visit Sibsagar.
- Visit Shiva Dol (Temple) - The Tallest Shiva Temple.
- Lunch at Tea Garden.
Hornbill Festival & Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary with MV Mahabaahu Downstream Cruise
15 Days
An experiential journey to take part in the most vibrant tribal festival of Nagaland, the Hornbill Festival. Dubbed as the “Festival of Festivals” this event provides a great introduction of the rich and traditional cultural heritage of the Naga culture in all its ethnicity, diversity and grandeur.
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Bhutan with Brahmaputra River Cruise
15 Days
- Hike to Tiger Nest Monastery in Paro
- Cruising on the Mighty Brahmaputra River in Assam
- Visit the tribal village and tea gardens of Assam
- Amazing Birdlife
- Jeep safari, Boat Safari and Elephant Safari in the Kaziranga National Park
Golden Triangle with Brahmaputra River Cruise
13 Days
- Visit UNESCO World Heritage sites including the iconic Taj Mahal
- Visit of Royal Grand Palaces and forts of Rajasthan
- Cruising on the Mighty Brahmaputra River in Assam
- Visit the tribal villages & tea garden of Assam
- Visit to Majuli island – the Largest River island in the World
Indian Panorama with Backwater Cruise (South to North)
18 Days
- Travel like a Maharaja on the leading luxury train of India “The Maharaja Express”
- Explore the Serenity of Kerala backwaters while cruising on the Kerala River Cruise
- Experience Kathakali Dance, Martial Arts and Bronze Art work of Multicultural city “Cochin”
Indian Panorama with Brahmaputra Cruise - Downstream
16 Days
- Travel like a Maharaja on the leading luxury train of India “The Maharaja Express”
- Explore the North East India while cruising on the mighty Brahmaputra River
- Sunrise visit of Taj Mahal
- Explore the famous sites of North India
Karnataka with 7 Nights Kerala Cruise
16 Days
- Visit the river island town of Srirangapatna
- Nagarhole National Park
- Traditional Martial Art performance
- Cooking demonstration and home hosted meal
- Village visits and interaction with the local people
Rajasthan With Pushkar Festival & Cruise
25 Days
- Visit Royal cities of Rajasthan i.e. Udaipur, Jodhpur & Jaipur
- Experience the largest Camel fair in Pushkar
- Visit one of the oldest living city in the world i.e. Varanasi
- Explore the unexplored Assam while cruising on the Brahmaputra River
South India with Backwater River Cruise
14 Days
- Visit UNESCO World Heritage site in Mahabalipuram
- Explore Pondicherry known as "The French Riviera of the East"
- Grand temples of South India
- Nature walk and Bamboo Rafting in Periyar
- Kathakali Dance performance
Splendors of South India
16 Days
- Explore the city of Nizams "Hyderabad"
- Explore the 14th Century Vijayanagara Empire "Hampi"
- Safaris in the Nagarhole National Park
- Taste the perfect cup of Coffee at Coorg
- Royal City Mysore
Sri Lanka With Kerala Backwater Cruise
18 Days
- Cruising on the Kerala Backwaters
- Visit Temples and Dance performance of Sri Lanka
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Spice Garden visit
- Elephant Orphanage in Pinnawala
- Experience the bygone era of Bronze art work
Treasure of India with Backwater Cruise (North to South)
15 Days
- Travel like a Maharaja on the leading luxury train of India “The Maharaja Express”
- Explore the Serenity of Kerala backwaters while cruising on the Kerala River Cruise
- Experience Kathakali Dance, Martial Arts and Bronze Art work of Multicultural city “Cochin”
Treasures of India with Brahmaputra Cruise - Downstream
17 Days
- Travel like a Maharaja on the leading luxury train of India “The Maharaja Express”
- Explore the North East India while cruising on the mighty Brahmaputra River
- Sunrise visit of Taj Mahal
- Explore the famous sites of North India
Treasure of India with Backwater Cruise (South to North)
15 Days
- Travel like a Maharaja on the leading luxury train of India “The Maharaja Express”
- Explore the Serenity of Kerala backwaters while cruising on the Kerala River Cruise
- Experience Kathakali Dance, Martial Arts and Bronze Art work of Multicultural city “Cochin”
Treasures of India with Brahmaputra Cruise - Upstream
17 Days
- Travel like a Maharaja on the leading luxury train of India “The Maharaja Express”
- Explore the North East India while cruising on the mighty Brahmaputra River
- Sunrise visit of Taj Mahal
- Explore the famous sites of North India
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