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KOLKATA TO GUWHATI VIA DHAKA

BENGAL TO ASSAM AND THE SUNDARBANS

21 NIGHTS FROM US$13,800.00
NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT ON SELECTED DATES

A 21 night reconnaissance expedition on the Kindat Pandaw through India and Bangladesh, between Kolkata to Guwhati via Dhaka

The eighteen cabin Kindat Pandaw will reposition between West Bengal to Assam. Departing between the magnificent former capital of Kolkata (Calcutta), with is outstandingly splendid colonial architecture, the ship crosses Bangladesh in a two-country reconnaissance expedition that explores the Sundarbans, one of the most ecologically diverse regions in the planet and known for its swimming tigers. It is here that the Ganges and Brahmaputra outflow into the Bay of Bengal and has 10,000 square miles of mangrove, the world's largest mangrove forest. Visits will be made to national parks with trips by tender deep into the back waters. The expedition will also explore the wealth of Islamic art and architecture in Bangladesh's delta towns and the rich traditions of weaving and other crafts in the riverine communities of this vast delta that teems with human life and activity. Dhaka with its colonial buildings and excellent museums will be a highlight. Then leaving the delta the expedition will continue up the great Brahmaputra to re-enter India and continue through Assam to the colourful city of Guwhati with its Hindu temples, the country side around filled with tea gardens and plantation houses. Our new downstream departure will travel in the opposite direction.

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21 NIGHTS FROM US$13,800.00
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OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS

PRE CRUISE EXTENSIONS

Delhi & Taj Mahal 4 Night Pre Tour

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Delhi & Taj Mahal & Guwahati 4 Nights Pre Tour

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Ancient Kingdom Of Bhutan Pre Tour 6 Nights

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6 Night India's Golden Triangle Pre Tour

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POST CRUISE EXTENSIONS

India's Golden Triangle 6 Nights Post Tour

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Delhi & Taj Mahal 3 Nights Post Tour

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Kolkata Post Tour 2 Nights

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Darjeeling Post Tour 3 Nights

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OPTIONAL PACKAGE ADDONS

Private Dining

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Pre-Bookable House Wine Package (India)

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Free Flow Drinks & Wine Package (India)

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ITINERARY

Upstream      Downstream

DAY 1 GUWAHATI - ARRIVALS

Embark on the RV Kindat Pandaw. After lunch excursion to Nilachal Hill and visit to Kamakhya Temple, a Hindu temple in Guwahati dedicated to the mother goddess Shakti.

Guwahati - Arrivals
Guwahati - Arrivals

DAY 2 GUWAHATI

Visit Pandunath Temple in the morning before an afternoon boat trip to Peacock Island in the Brahmaputra River, a tranquil place whose Umananda Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and his consort Parvati.

DAY 3 SALKUCHI

Sail on to Sualkuchi known for its silk weavings, particularly muga silk, pat silk and eri silk, which have a lustrous and delicate texture and are used to make traditional Assamese dresses and sarees.

Salkuchi
Salkuchi

DAY 4 SALKUCHI - GOALPARA

Boat trip to Goalpara at the foot of the Garo hills. Visit Sri Surya Pahar, an important archaeological site with valuable cultural remains from Buddhism, Jainism and Hinduism. The archaeological finds confirm the long-standing assumption that a thriving civilization existed around Sri Surya Pahar several centuries ago.

DAY 5 GOALPARATO DHUBRI AND BORDER CROSSING INTO BANGLADESH

Sail downstream to the Indian border. Stop at Dhubri for Indian customs and immigration formalities. Dhubri has long been a centre of the jute trade with connections to Dundee. In the morning explore the city and visit the Gurdwara Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Temple and the marble statue of Queen Victoria on a walk through the Victoria Park of the same name. Then visit the village of Asharikandi, where traditional terracotta and ceramics are made.

Goalparato Dhubri And Border Crossing Into Bangladesh
Goalparato Dhubri And Border Crossing Into Bangladesh

DAY 6 CHILMARI - SIRAJGANJ

Morning customs and border formalities in Bangladesh in Chilmari. Chilmari is a major river port near the border with India and is also known for its mid-river sandbars (chars) where many Bengalis farm peanuts on this fertile ground. Afternoon sailing toward Sirajganj.

DAY 7 SIRAJGANJ

Explore Sirajganj, a city known for hand weaving and the Bangabandhu Bridge (Jamuna Bridge) the longest bridge in Bangladesh. Visit the unique Hatikumrul Navatna Temple with its nine towers in Navaratnapara village. After will visit the weaving villages and learn about the production of traditional Bangladeshi clothing such as gamchas (cotton scarves), lungis for men and saris.

Sirajganj
Sirajganj

DAY 8 SIRAJGANJ – TANGAIL - ARICHA

Sail to Aricha. En route visit the 17th century Atia Mosque in Tangail. The mosque features architectural elements from the pre-Mughal and Mughal eras.

DAY 9 RIVER DAY TO SONARGAON

Full day sailing downstream on this bustling waterway to Sonargaon.

River Day To Sonargaon
River Day To Sonargaon

DAY 10 SONARGAON

Visit the lost city of Sonargaon exploring Goaldi mosque then on to the Painam merchant village, with its museum and bamboo school. Lunch at a local restaurant then drive to Jamdhani village to see weaving, visiting houses, interacting with the artisans and visiting the Murapara Zaminder’s house.

DAY 11 DHAKA

Panoramic tour of the capital of Bangladesh with its sights and monuments such as Dhaka University and Curzon Hall, the National Assembly and the Old High Court. You will also visit the Dhakeswari Temple, which is considered the center of the Hindu faith and the National Museum.

Dhaka
Dhaka

DAY 12 BARISAL

Sail to Barisal via Chandpur. In the afternoon visit the floating market in Barisal.

DAY 13 BARISAL - MORRELGANJ

In the morning, visit the Anglican Oxford Mission Church. It is said to be the second largest church in Asia and one of the oldest. In the afternoon we sail for Morrelganj.

Barisal - Morrelganj
Barisal - Morrelganj

DAY 14 MORRELGANJ - HARBARIA

Sail through the narrow rivers and canals of as we head towards Harbaria.

DAY 15 HARBARIA - KOTKA

Canoe ride in the mangrove forests. Here you can experience the flora and fauna up close and enjoy the peace and beauty of the sea beach of Kotka Jamtola. Deer and other native animals can be found in the Kotka forest area.

Harbaria - Kotka
Harbaria - Kotka

DAY 16 MONGLA - ANTIHARA

Drive to Mongla and visit the Sixty Dome Mosque in Bagerhat (UNESCO World Heritage Site). It is the largest Sultanate-era mosque in Bangladesh and one of the most impressive Muslim monuments in the entire Indian subcontinent. After, visit the museum in Bagerhat.

DAY 17 ANTIHARA - BORDER CROSSING - HEMNAGAR

After completing customs formalities in Antihara on the Bangladesh side, proceed upstream to Hemnagar on the Indian side of the Sundarbans for further immigration and customs formalities.

Antihara - Border Crossing - Hemnagar
Antihara - Border Crossing - Hemnagar

DAY 18 BANGAR ISLAND - BHAGABATPUR

Sail through the mangrove forests of the Sundarbans toward Bhagabatpur. In the afternoon visit the "Bhagabatpur Crocodile Project", a breeding and protection area of the estuary crocodiles.

DAY 19 BHAGABATPUR - NAMKHANA - HOOGLIE RIVER

Today we leave the Sundarbans and sail up the Hooglie towards Kolkata. We pass the fishing port of Namkhana, considered the gateway to the Sundarbans.

Bhagabatpur  - Namkhana - Hooglie River
Bhagabatpur  - Namkhana - Hooglie River

DAY 20 HOOGLIE - KOLKATA

Sail up toward Kolkata. After lunch visit the splendid of the Victoria Memorial in the maidan and then St John’s Anglican church, with its splendid 18th century memorials, Zoffany’s Last Supper and Job Charnock’s mausoleum (1690).

DAY 21 KOLKATA

Visit the National Museum, the largest and oldest museum in India with a cross section of art and archaeology from different eras of Indian history (over 1 million items are in the collection!). After lunch on the ship, visit the house and tomb of the canonized Mother Teresa and learn more about the work of her still active foundation. Then a short walk the the "Sishu Bhawan", a children’s home run by the sisters of Mother Teresa’s order.

Kolkata
Kolkata

DAY 22 KOLKATA - DEPARTURE

Disembark after breakfast and transfer to hotel or airport in Kolkata.

WHATS INCLUDED

Cruise Price Includes: Transfer to/from/between Ship, entrance fees, guide services (English language), gratuities to crew, main meals, local mineral water, jugged coffee, teas & tisanes.

Price Excludes: International flights, laundry, all visa costs, fuel surcharges (see terms and conditions), all beverages except local mineral water, jugged coffee, teas & tisanes, tipping for guide and drivers.

TRANSFERS & JOINING

DAY 1 GUWAHATI - ARRIVALS

Transfer from your hotel or airport in Guwahati at 10:30am to the port by group transfer to embark cruise.

DAY 22 KOLKATA - DEPARTURE

After breakfast transfer to your central hotel or airport for your onward journey.

VISA INFORMATION

Please note that for this itinerary, guests will need to apply for a paper version multiple entry visa for India prior to their travels. E-visa for India will not be accepted at the river borders. For Bangladesh, a visa on arrival will be arranged onboard by our crew.

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