Day 01

Upon arrival at Dibrugarh Airport or Jorhat Airport, you will be welcomed by our tour manager. Later drive to Neemati Ghat (3 ½ hour from Dibrugarh Airport / 1 hour from Jorhat Airport). Embark on the vessel. Dinner and Briefing onboard. Overnight stay onboard at Neemati.

Day 02

Early morning, we go for a land excursion to Sivasagar, the power centre of the mighty Ahoms who ruled Greater Assam nearly 6 centuries. The Tai(or Thai) Ahoms belonging to the Shan race migrated to Assam from the Yunan province of China in 1228 A.D. and were in power till Assam fell to the British in 1826 A.D.. This Ahom rule is the golden era of Assam history where Assam witnessed a high level of civilization. Sivasagar is dotted with wonderful Ahom monuments reflecting a powerful empire.

We shall visit some of the remains of the Ahom Kingdom, the famous Shiva Temple, Ranghar, Talatalghar and the lakes namely Sivasagar(Borpukhuri) and Jaysagar which are said to be two of the largest man made.

Later we move to Jorhat to visit the famous Tocklai Tea Experimental Station which is one of the oldest of its kind in the world with great contributions to the world of tea industry.

Evening return to the vessel. Dinner and Briefing onboard. Overnight stay onboard at Neemati.

Day 03

After an early breakfast we will go for an excursion to Majuli, the largest river island in the World. It is the centre of Assam’s famous Vaishnavite 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 of the monasteries and interact with the monks.

Multifaceted in its attractions Majuli also unfolds a variety of interests like migratory birds, traditional handicrafts and pottery, ethnic culture and dance forms. The Sattriya dance form of this vaishnavite sect is the latest entry into India’s recognized classical dances.

Afterwards we come back to the vessel and start sailing to further downstream. Lunch on Board. Overnight stay onboard upstream Dhansirimukh.

Day 04

Today after breakfast, we will visit a ‘Mising’ village. We take a small walk and experience the life of the tribal people. Afterwards, we return to the vessel and sail further downstream to reach Bishwanath Ghat in the evening. Overnight onboard near Bishwanath Ghat.

Day 05

After breakfast, we visit Bishwanath Temple and the Bishwanath Village for an hour. Afterwards we return to the vessel. Lunch onboard. We sail further downstream and reach Silghat. We can have an evening walk at Silghat before settling down for a Dance Show onboard by the local artists. Overnight onboard at Silghat.

Day 06

Early in the morning we drive to UNESCO World Heritage Site Kaziranga National Park for an exciting elephant safari in the central range of the park. The great Indian one-horned Rhinos are easy to see. After an hour’s safari we have our packed breakfast.

Later, we take up a jeep safari covering either the Central or the Eastern range of the park. Later we are back to our vessel at Silghat and start sailing to Tezpur. After lunch on board we start exploring Tezpur, a scenic town with exquisite archaeological ruins. We will visit the 6th century ruins of the door frame of Da-Parbatia temple, and the Cole Park. Later back to the vessel. Dinner and Briefing onboard. Overnight onboard at Tezpur.

The Project Tiger Kaziranga National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the home to the endangered one horned rhinoceros (2048 rhinos as per 2009 census). Besides, the park has several species of mammals and birds. The park has 70% of the world population of the Asiatic Water Buffalos and the Eastern Swamp Deer. The Park has the highest density of the endangered Royal Bengal Tigers in India with a number of 32 tigers per 100 sq.km against 20 in Corbet NP as per a census report in April,2010. Amongst birds, the park has 25 globally threatened bird species.

Day 07

After breakfast we drive to Guwahati airport for your onward journey.
 

The end of the tour.
 

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