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The Mighty Brahmaputra River 8 Day Cruise

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<p>The mighty Brahmaputra River in Northern India originates high in the Himalayas before flowing through the scenic Assam Valley where UNESCO protected national parks and remote rural communities provide travellers with the most wonderful and authentic expedition. Sailing 7-nights along this vast and changeable river, those coming from elsewhere in India will feel they have been transported to another world as the riverbanks extend beyond view and occasional sandstorms make it seem like we are sailing through a desert.</p>
<p>Visiting two national Park we sail lazily through Nameri National Park to spot a vast array of birdlife, whilst during a full day jeep safari at Kaziranga National Park, we encounter vast numbers of protected mammals including the Indian One-Horned rhino and, famously spotted on one expedition but extremely rare, the Bengal Tiger.</p>
<p>Assam is also home to a deep and colourful culture which we encounter both on land and onboard with dances and performances from local performers, explained by our experienced Assamese guides. This is truly an adventure unlike any other.</p>
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13 November, 2026 to 20 November, 2026

Main Deck Twin Sharing $6,419 AUD pp

8 upper deck staterooms and 10 main deck staterooms 170 square feet, finished in teak and brass Panoramic French window Kimonos and slippers Spa-branded amenities Unlimited mineral water Electric mini safe AC with individual control Imported quality linens with duvet and two kind of pillows Premium mattresses Welcome flower arrangement and welcome gift Mirror Multi-configuration plugs Generous closet space and under-bed storage Hair dryer Nightly turndown service 24h laundry service Complimentary evening canapés Yoga mats in all cabins

Upper Deck Twin Sharing $6,822 AUD pp

Main Deck Twin Single Use $9,629 AUD pp

Main Deck Twin Single Use

Upper Deck Twin Single Use $10,233 AUD pp

Upper Deck Twin Single Use

24 November, 2026 to 01 December, 2026

Main Deck Twin Sharing $6,419 AUD pp

Upper Deck Twin Sharing $6,822 AUD pp

Main Deck Twin Single Use $9,629 AUD pp

Main Deck Twin Single Use

Upper Deck Twin Single Use $10,233 AUD pp

Upper Deck Twin Single Use

10 December, 2026 to 17 December, 2026

Main Deck Twin Sharing $5,777 AUD pp

Upper Deck Twin Sharing $6,140 AUD pp

Main Deck Twin Single Use $8,666 AUD pp

Main Deck Twin Single Use

Upper Deck Twin Single Use $9,209 AUD pp

Upper Deck Twin Single Use

08 January, 2027 to 15 January, 2027

Main Deck Twin Sharing $7,336 AUD pp

Upper Deck Twin Sharing $7,797 AUD pp

Main Deck Twin Single Use $8,802 AUD pp

Main Deck Twin Single Use

Upper Deck Twin Single Use $9,354 AUD pp

Upper Deck Twin Single Use

20 January, 2027 to 27 January, 2027

Main Deck Twin Sharing $7,336 AUD pp

Upper Deck Twin Sharing $7,797 AUD pp

Main Deck Twin Single Use $8,802 AUD pp

Main Deck Twin Single Use

Upper Deck Twin Single Use $9,354 AUD pp

Upper Deck Twin Single Use

27 January, 2027 to 03 February, 2027

Main Deck Twin Sharing $7,336 AUD pp

Upper Deck Twin Sharing $7,797 AUD pp

Main Deck Twin Single Use $8,802 AUD pp

Main Deck Twin Single Use

Upper Deck Twin Single Use $9,354 AUD pp

Upper Deck Twin Single Use

04 February, 2027 to 11 February, 2027

Main Deck Twin Sharing $7,336 AUD pp

Upper Deck Twin Sharing $7,797 AUD pp

Main Deck Twin Single Use $8,802 AUD pp

Main Deck Twin Single Use

Upper Deck Twin Single Use $9,354 AUD pp

Upper Deck Twin Single Use

12 February, 2027 to 19 February, 2027

Main Deck Twin Sharing $7,336 AUD pp

Upper Deck Twin Sharing $7,797 AUD pp

Main Deck Twin Single Use $8,802 AUD pp

Main Deck Twin Single Use

Upper Deck Twin Single Use $9,354 AUD pp

Upper Deck Twin Single Use

23 February, 2027 to 02 March, 2027

Main Deck Twin Sharing $7,336 AUD pp

Upper Deck Twin Sharing $7,797 AUD pp

Main Deck Twin Single Use $8,802 AUD pp

Main Deck Twin Single Use

Upper Deck Twin Single Use $9,354 AUD pp

Upper Deck Twin Single Use

01 October, 2027 to 08 October, 2027

Main Deck Twin Sharing $6,355 AUD pp

Upper Deck Twin Sharing $6,754 AUD pp

Main Deck Twin Single Use $9,533 AUD pp

Main Deck Twin Single Use

Upper Deck Twin Single Use $10,131 AUD pp

Upper Deck Twin Single Use

12 October, 2027 to 19 October, 2027

Main Deck Twin Single Use $7,061 AUD pp

Main Deck Twin Single Use

Main Deck Twin Sharing $7,061 AUD pp

Upper Deck Twin Sharing $7,504 AUD pp

Upper Deck Twin Single Use $7,504 AUD pp

Upper Deck Twin Single Use

23 October, 2027 to 30 October, 2027

Main Deck Twin Sharing $7,061 AUD pp

Upper Deck Twin Sharing $7,504 AUD pp

Main Deck Twin Single Use $10,592 AUD pp

Main Deck Twin Single Use

Upper Deck Twin Single Use $11,257 AUD pp

Upper Deck Twin Single Use

03 November, 2027 to 10 November, 2027

Main Deck Twin Sharing $7,061 AUD pp

Upper Deck Twin Sharing $7,504 AUD pp

Main Deck Twin Single Use $10,592 AUD pp

Main Deck Twin Single Use

Upper Deck Twin Single Use $11,257 AUD pp

Upper Deck Twin Single Use

14 November, 2027 to 21 November, 2027

Main Deck Twin Sharing $7,061 AUD pp

Upper Deck Twin Sharing $7,504 AUD pp

Main Deck Twin Single Use $10,592 AUD pp

Main Deck Twin Single Use

Upper Deck Twin Single Use $11,257 AUD pp

Upper Deck Twin Single Use

25 November, 2027 to 02 December, 2027

Main Deck Twin Sharing $7,061 AUD pp

Upper Deck Twin Sharing $7,504 AUD pp

Main Deck Twin Single Use $10,592 AUD pp

Main Deck Twin Single Use

Upper Deck Twin Single Use $11,257 AUD pp

Upper Deck Twin Single Use

20 December, 2027 to 27 December, 2027

Main Deck Twin Sharing $6,355 AUD pp

Upper Deck Twin Sharing $6,754 AUD pp

Main Deck Twin Single Use $9,533 AUD pp

Main Deck Twin Single Use

Upper Deck Twin Single Use $10,131 AUD pp

Upper Deck Twin Single Use

28 December, 2027 to 04 January, 2028

Main Deck Twin Sharing $7,061 AUD pp

Upper Deck Twin Sharing $7,504 AUD pp

Main Deck Twin Single Use $10,592 AUD pp

Main Deck Twin Single Use

Upper Deck Twin Single Use $11,257 AUD pp

Upper Deck Twin Single Use

05 January, 2028 to 12 January, 2028

Main Deck Twin Single Use $7,061 AUD pp

Main Deck Twin Single Use

Main Deck Twin Sharing $7,061 AUD pp

Upper Deck Twin Single Use $7,504 AUD pp

Upper Deck Twin Single Use

Upper Deck Twin Sharing $7,504 AUD pp

13 January, 2028 to 20 January, 2028

Main Deck Twin Sharing $7,061 AUD pp

Upper Deck Twin Sharing $7,504 AUD pp

Main Deck Twin Single Use $10,592 AUD pp

Main Deck Twin Single Use

Upper Deck Twin Single Use $11,257 AUD pp

Upper Deck Twin Single Use

21 January, 2028 to 28 January, 2028

Main Deck Twin Sharing $7,061 AUD pp

Upper Deck Twin Sharing $7,504 AUD pp

Main Deck Twin Single Use $10,592 AUD pp

Main Deck Twin Single Use

Upper Deck Twin Single Use $11,257 AUD pp

Upper Deck Twin Single Use

29 January, 2028 to 05 February, 2028

Main Deck Twin Sharing $7,061 AUD pp

Upper Deck Twin Sharing $7,504 AUD pp

Main Deck Twin Single Use $10,592 AUD pp

Main Deck Twin Single Use

Upper Deck Twin Single Use $11,257 AUD pp

Upper Deck Twin Single Use

06 February, 2028 to 13 February, 2028

Main Deck Twin Sharing $6,355 AUD pp

Upper Deck Twin Sharing $6,754 AUD pp

Main Deck Twin Single Use $9,533 AUD pp

Main Deck Twin Single Use

Upper Deck Twin Single Use $10,131 AUD pp

Upper Deck Twin Single Use

14 February, 2028 to 21 February, 2028

Main Deck Twin Sharing $7,061 AUD pp

Upper Deck Twin Sharing $7,504 AUD pp

Main Deck Twin Single Use $10,592 AUD pp

Main Deck Twin Single Use

Upper Deck Twin Single Use $11,257 AUD pp

Upper Deck Twin Single Use

22 February, 2028 to 29 February, 2028

Main Deck Twin Sharing $7,061 AUD pp

Upper Deck Twin Sharing $7,504 AUD pp

Main Deck Twin Single Use $10,592 AUD pp

Main Deck Twin Single Use

Upper Deck Twin Single Use $11,257 AUD pp

Upper Deck Twin Single Use

01 March, 2028 to 08 March, 2028

Main Deck Twin Sharing $7,061 AUD pp

Upper Deck Twin Sharing $7,504 AUD pp

Main Deck Twin Single Use $10,592 AUD pp

Main Deck Twin Single Use

Upper Deck Twin Single Use $11,257 AUD pp

Upper Deck Twin Single Use

09 March, 2028 to 16 March, 2028

Main Deck Twin Sharing $7,061 AUD pp

Upper Deck Twin Sharing $7,504 AUD pp

Main Deck Twin Single Use $10,592 AUD pp

Main Deck Twin Single Use

Upper Deck Twin Single Use $11,257 AUD pp

Upper Deck Twin Single Use

17 March, 2028 to 24 March, 2028

Main Deck Twin Sharing $7,061 AUD pp

Upper Deck Twin Sharing $7,504 AUD pp

Main Deck Twin Single Use $10,592 AUD pp

Main Deck Twin Single Use

Upper Deck Twin Single Use $11,257 AUD pp

Upper Deck Twin Single Use

25 March, 2028 to 01 April, 2028

Main Deck Twin Single Use $7,061 AUD pp

Main Deck Twin Single Use

Main Deck Twin Sharing $7,061 AUD pp

Upper Deck Twin Single Use $7,504 AUD pp

Upper Deck Twin Single Use

Upper Deck Twin Sharing $7,504 AUD pp

Additional charges:

Port Taxes. From $65 USD

The Mighty Brahmaputra River 8 Day Cruise itinerary:

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Day 1 - Guwahati

Arrive in Guwahati and transfer to the RV Kindat Pandaw or from the your hotel in the morning. At 12:00pm, we cast off from Pandu Port and begin our journey upstream. Learn about the Brahmaputra River with a talk from our knowledgeable guide. Enjoy a cocktail hour with canapes. We anchor near Mayong for the night.

Day 2 - Sailing

Spend the day sailing against the strong currents of the Brahmaputra River, making your way through the lush Assam countryside. Take advantage of the onboard activities and lectures to learn more about the region's fascinating culture and history.

Day 3 - Silghat & Village Walk

Arrive in Silghat and disembark for a leisurely walk through a typical Assamese village, experiencing the daily life and traditions of the friendly locals. In the evening, enjoy a captivating performance of traditional Assamese folk dances like the Jhumur and Bihu.

Day 4 - Kaziranga National Park

Embark on a thrilling jeep safari through the renowned Kaziranga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This wildlife haven boasts the world's largest population of the Indian One-Horned Rhinoceros and a high density of Royal Bengal Tigers, though sightings of these elusive creatures are rare. Keep an eye out for other fascinating wildlife like Indian elephants, bison, swamp deer, and a variety of bird species as you traverse the park's diverse landscape.

Day 5 - Nameri National Park & Bamuni Hills

After an early breakfast, embark on an exciting adventure to Nameri National Park, nestled at the foot of the blue hills of Arunachal Pradesh. Take a relaxing float trip down the Jia-Bhoreli River, spotting diverse birdlife and soaking in the breathtaking scenery. Later, journey to Bamuni Hills to marvel at the ancient rock carvings dating back to the 8th century, offering a glimpse into the artistic heritage of the region.

Day 6 - Mayong Village

Step ashore in Mayong Village, shrouded in mystique and known for its long-standing association with magic and sorcery. Delve into the intriguing history of this unique village, learning about ancient mantras and their uses in everything from healing to identifying thieves. You might even witness a captivating magic demonstration by a local resident. Later, continue sailing downstream, enjoying the ever-changing scenery and onboard activities.

Day 7 - Sualkuchi

Rise early for a visit to Sualkuchi, a major center for silk production in Assam. Discover the intricate art of silk-making, from the delicate silkworms spinning their cocoons to the skilled weavers creating exquisite sarees worn by local women.

Day 8 - Guwahati

Disembark in Guwahati and bid farewell to the majestic Brahmaputra River as you transfer to the airport or hotel for your onward journey.

Please Note:

Itineraries are subject to change.

The Mighty Brahmaputra River 8 Day Cruise reverse itinerary:

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Please Note: *

Itineraries are subject to change.

Day 8 - Guwahati *

Disembark in Guwahati and bid farewell to the majestic Brahmaputra River as you transfer to the airport or hotel for your onward journey.

Day 7 - Sualkuchi *

Day 6 - Mayong Village *

Day 5 - Nameri National Park & Bamuni Hills *

Day 4 - Kaziranga National Park *

Day 3 - Silghat & Village Walk *

Day 2 - Sailing *

Day 1 - Guwahati *

* = Indicative

Map for The Mighty Brahmaputra River 8 Day Cruise

Kindat Pandaw

Vessel Type: River Boat

Length: 57 metres

Passenger Capacity: 36

Built / refurbished: 2014

The RV Kindat Pandaw, launched in Myanmar in 2014, is a shallow-draft river expedition vessel measuring 56.63 m in length with a 10 m beam and 1.1 m draft, designed to navigate virtually anywhere along the river. Accommodating 36 guests in 18 teak-and-brass staterooms, the vessel offers panoramic French windows, air-conditioning, Nespresso machines, minibars with complimentary drinks, spa-branded amenities, premium mattresses, yoga mats, and nightly turndown service. Cabins are split between eight upper deck and ten main deck staterooms, providing a blend of intimacy and space, while multi-configuration plugs, hair dryers, and electric safes ensure convenience. Complimentary evening canapés, 24-hour laundry, and expedition flasks enhance onboard comfort.

Dining is flexible with a bistro-style space offering both indoor and outdoor seating, supplemented by semi-buffet breakfasts and lunches, theme dinners, and lean menu options. Guests enjoy local mineral water, jugged coffee, teas, and an extensive wine list, with welcome and farewell cocktails enhancing the social experience. Public spaces include a library, onboard bakery, and 24-hour hospitality bar. Excursions are supported with bottled water, cold towels, shoe cleaning, first aid-trained guides, and quality mountain bikes for independent exploration. Safety is maintained with certified crew, fire systems, 24-hour watch, and a full complement of officers, chefs, guides, and housekeeping staff.

• Sutargaon Village Life: Experience the charm of life in a riverside village, offering insights into living along the dynamic Brahmaputra River.

• Kaziranga Safari: Embark on thrilling jeep safaris in Kaziranga National Park, renowned for its diverse wildlife, including the iconic Royal Bengal Tigers and Indian One-Horned Rhinos.

• Sualkuchi Silk Weaving: Explore the intricate art of silk weaving in Sualkuchi, known for its craftsmanship, and immerse yourself in traditional folk dances amidst the vibrant local culture.

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