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Schedule:
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DEP 01 3-Nov,08 to 10-Nov,08
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DEP 02 27-Nov,08 to 4-Dec,08
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DEP 03 21-Dec,08 to 28-Dec,08
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DEP 04 19-Jan,09 to 26-Jan,09
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DEP 05 12-Feb,09 to 19-Feb,09
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DEP 06 8-Mar,09 to 15-Mar,09
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DEP 07 6-Apr,09 to 13-Apr,09
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Day 01
Upon arrival at LGB (Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi) International Airport,
Guwahati, you will be welcomed by our tour manager. If time permits, drive
up Nilachal Hill to see the holy Maa Kamakhya Temple and city skyline from
top of the hill. Drive to Kaziranga National Park by road (4 hours). Check
in at the jungle lodge. Those reaching early can have a small walk in the
nature after a brief relaxation in the lodge. Overnight stay at a jungle
lodge.
Day 02
We rise early and drive to Kohora, central range of the Kaziranga National
Park for an exciting elephant safari through the tall swamp grasslands. The
great one-horned Indian Rhinoceros is very easy to see. Few sanctuaries
anywhere can provide as certain an assurance of a unique setting and sight
of its best known wild animals and birds as can Kaziranga. Breakfast in a
forest lodge.
On our jeep safari in the eastern range of the park, we are accompanied by a
naturalist with birds check list. The eastern range of the park is an
ornithologist’s paradise. The many lakes on its marshy terrain are packed
with residential and migratory avian faunas.
After jeep safari, drive to Silghat to embark the vessel. Lunch on board on
arrival. While sailing starts and continues till dusk, you are introduced to
the crew and the layout of the vessel. The vessel sails up to Biswanath Ghat,
a Hindu pilgrimage site for overnight stay.
Day 03
Morning, visit Biswanath Temple, a Hindu pilgrimage center. After the visit,
we cruise through Kaziranga National Park on its northern boundary. If luck
favours, we may have sightings of herds of deer, wild elephants or even a
big cat! Arrive at Dhansirimukh Ghat for overnight stay. Evening, barbeque
dinner on a secluded island.
Day 04
We start an early cruise and stop over a river side ‘Mising’ village. We
take a small walk and experience the life of a tribal village. Return to the
vessel by noon and cruise further upstream. Lunch onboard while sailing. We
moor in a deserted sand island and enjoy the scenic beauty of western Majuli.
Day 05
We start sailing leisurely and reach Majuli by afternoon. We take a small
walk in the nearby village and return back to the vessel. A cultural evening
awaits us on board. We enjoy the colourful dances performed by the local
artist of Majuli. In dinner, we enjoy the local and ethnic cuisine along
with the traditional beverage. Overnight on board near Kamalabari in Majuli.
Day 06
After breakfast we will go for an excursion to Majuli, the largest river
island in the World. It is the centre of Assam’s famous Vaisnavite form of
Hinduism. The religious and cultural traditions are kept alive by the
dedicated monks living in the monasteries locally known as Sattra. The
monastery of Samaguri known as Samaguri Sattra is famous for the unique
masks of Majuli which are used in Bhaona or religious plays. We shall visit
some monasteries & interact with the monks. Multifaceted in its attractions
Majuli also unfolds a variety of interest like migratory birds, traditional
handicrafts and pottery, ethnic culture and dance forms. The Sattriya dance
form of this sect is the latest entry into India’s recognized classical
dances.
Later in the evening, we sail to Neemati for overnight stay.
Day 07
Early morning, we go for a land excursion to Sivasagar, an hour’s drive, to
the Kingdom of Ahom Rulers. We shall visit the remains of the Ahom Kingdom,
the famous Shiva Temple, and the lakes namely Borpukhuri and Jaysagar which
are said to be largest man made. We also visit Tocklai Tea Experimental
Station in Jorhat on our return journey to the vessel.
Today is the last night on the vessel. Enjoy a cultural evening at Mou
Chapori, an island resort near Neemati on the Brahmaputra along with the
Captain's farewell Dinner. Overnight on board.
Day 08
Early morning sail to Neemati ghat. Breakfast on board. Transfer by road to
Dibrugarh Airport (3 ½ hours).
The end of the tour.
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TOUR PRICE |
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EURO 246.00 Per head
per night on twin
share
Single Room
Supplement EURO 178.00
*Price is Subject to
3.09% Service tax to Govt. of India. |
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Price includes: All transfers,
accommodations on twin sharing, meals, cruising charges, safari
charges, entry fees, ferry charges, guide charges, driver charges etc.
Price does not include: Camera
fees, Any Insurance Cover, Expenses arising out of sudden extension of
the tour due to natural calamities or political strike, Service tax to
Govt. of India@3.09% and any expenses
of personal nature such as tips, alcoholic beverages etc.
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Season of Visit :
October - April
Price quoted valid until April, 2009
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