Brahmaputra Vignettes with Bengal Navigation Join us as we navigate the mysterious and ever-changing Brahmaputra aboard Charaidew II, Assam Bengal Navigation’s latest addition to their fleet. This journey on the mighty Brahmaputra embarks from to Silghat from 25th to 28th March 2021. This cruise promises to be an enchanting and enlightening journey through Assam. The highlight is the natural beauty of the river in itself with sandbank BBQ plus a special Assam tea plantation visit which includes a tea tasting session and folk performance.

The cruise will start at 10AM on 25th March so guests may have to stay in Guwah ati the night before. Arrival pick up from the airport or Guwahati city hotel will be arranged for guests. Disembark on 28th March at Silghat to go to visit Kaziranga National Park or Jorhat. Shared transfer to any hotel of choice in Kaziranga is included. Celebrations Cruise with ABN Charaidew II - 29th March to 1st April 2021 Silghat to Guwahati The primary highlight of this cruise is undoubtedly the in itself. In addition to bathing in the natural beauty of this river, we will be talking to experts on board on the key points that define Assam in northeast . On account of Holi coinciding with the embarkation date, there will be a special Holi celebration with sundowners & BBQ on one of the deserted sand islands (or sand bank). Start under a canvas of an epic ochre sunset until you are blanketed under a starry, starry night. This cruise is for those who want to discover a uniquely different part of India while spending time relaxing in the luxury of the Brahmaputra river!

Embarkation at Silghat on day 1 is between 10AM to 11AM as we have huge sailing distances to cover in the day. We recommend guests to stay overnight in Kaziranga NP or drive early from Guwahati city after spending overnight in the capital city. Arrival shared transfers from Kaziranga NP and departure shared transfers to Guwahati airport are included.

Brahmaputra Taster - 1st April to 4th April 2021 Guwahati - Sualkuchi - Mayong - Pobitora - Guwahati The highlight is the beauty of the river in itself in addition to visits to the silk- weaving town, black magic village and safari at Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary. We will not be missing the sandbank BBQ dinner here which will be yet another surreal experience. Guests can arrive into Guwahati on 1st April 2021 as embarkation on day 1 is at mid- afternoon so arrival shared transfers to and from Guwahati airport is included here. Private transfers can be arranged at an additional cost.

This 3 night out -and -back cruise aboard the luxury vessel ABN Charaidew II provides a fascinating taster of Assam whilst cruising the Brahmaputra River with visits to silk- weaving villages, the northbank of guwahati city and to Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, where you will venture through the jungle in search of the Great Indian One-Horned Rhinoceros. The primary highlight is undoubtedly the river experience in itself with incredible views of rolling hills in and around the gateway city of north-east India.

Please note: All private transfers are at additional cost and prices are mentioned in each itinerary. Shared transfers are in our in -house tempo travellers which are preferred by our foreign clientele but perhaps if domestic guests may not feel the same, private transfers can be arranged. Diphlu River Lodge: Is currently in high demand so we rec ommend confirming bookings as soon as possible. Cost of each itinerary: All the above mentioned itineraries for 3 nights of river cruising aboard our boutique luxury ship, ABN Charaidew II are priced at Rs. 98,500/ - per person on twin-sharing basis for all standard cabins. The 2 Upper deluxe cabins with private balconies are priced at Rs.1,18,200/ - per person. Please note that we have only 4 single cabins on offer. Cruise departure will take place only if we have a minimum of 15 passengers on each departure.

For more information and bookings, please contact: CruiseBay 201-202, 2 nd Floor, Jewel Tower, Koregaon Park, Pune 411001 Tel: 020 -66442999 Email: [email protected] Website: www.cruisebay.com