One-horned Rhino in Assam's Kaziranga National Park

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Take the route less traveled to seldom-visited parts of India, accessible only by boat and untouched by mainstream tourism. The country’s magnificent waterways serve as a gateway to fascinating villages, wildlife, nature, culture and ancient cities.

Ganges

Discover the many wonders of India while cruising the sacred waters of the Ganges River, a lifeline for millions of Indians, imbued with religious sanctity and worshipped by the Hindus as the Ganga Ma – Mother Ganges.

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Brahmaputra

Cruise the mighty Brahmaputra, the widest river in India. Marvel at the lushness of Assam, carpeted by tea plantations, forests and paddy fields, in between the Himalayan foothills to the north, and the Meghalayan hills and plateau to the south.

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Bhitarkanika National Park

Traverse the rivers and creeks of the Bhitarkanika National Park, India’s “Mini Amazon”, in a luxury catamaran. Spot herons, storks, and brilliantly colored kingfishers; gasp in amazement at the enormous estuarine crocodiles basking on the mud flats.

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Kerala Backwaters

From escaping aboard a Kerala backwaters houseboat to exploring the hill stations and tea carpeted hills of the Western Ghats, immerse yourself in Kerala’s natural wonders, lively traditions, lavish festivals and delicious, tastebud-tingling cuisine.

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Varanasi

Witness the sunrise activities of the Hindus during your Ganges River cruise in Varanasi, stroll the ghats, and watch families attending to the death and cremation rituals of their departed loved ones in this ancient and fascinating holy city.

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Hooghly

Embark or disembark your Hooghly river cruise in Kolkata, formerly Calcutta, and make time to explore this gateway city to eastern India, once the showpiece capital of the British Raj and greatest colonial city of the Orient.

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Sundarbans

Relish both the thrill and the serenity of chug-chugging through the river channels, on your Sundarban luxury cruise into the wild, swampy, mist-shrouded heart of the largest mangrove forest in the world, home to the famous Royal Bengal tigers.

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Assam

Discover the allure of Assam's waterways, where their rhythmic flow intertwines with the cultural heartbeat of the land, and vast tea estates and the wilderness of the Kaziranga National Park beckon you with their timeless embrace.

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Cruises In India

River cruises in India provide a peaceful retreat from the madding crowds and crazy traffic in the big cities. Relax on the scenic backwaters of Kerala in the south, comprising a serene stretch of lakes, canals and lagoons. Or journey on the historically rich Ganges in the north; revered by millions of people, it flows through the Gangetic plains to the religious ghats of Varanasi.

The mighty Brahmaputra, in the northeast state of Assam, guarantees an Indian river cruise adventure into parts of the country where few visitors go, while the Hooghly or Lower Ganges offers a front row view of the riverside colonial buildings in Kolkata. Alternatively, explore the Sundarbans, the world’s largest mangrove forest and hub of the ‘Royal Bengal Tigers’; or cruise through the Bhitarkanika National Park, a mangrove wetland set on a vast delta formed by the convergence of the Padma, Brahmaputra and Meghna rivers.

India Cruises

Our hand-picked portfolio of traditional Indian riverboats and luxurious houseboats has been carefully chosen to include remarkable vessels operated by only the most trusted of partners, preeminent pioneers of the region who offer exceptional itineraries, unrivaled knowledge and utmost levels of service.

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Ganga Vilas

A boutique luxury riverboat exploring the Indian Subcontinent on the world's longest river cruise.

11 - 20 Days

From

$5,335 USD

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Katha Pandaw

A pioneering vessel of Mekong and Irrawaddy expeditions now exploring India's mighty River Ganges.

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MV Bhitarkanika

A contemporary custom-built catamaran pioneering exploration of Odisha's Bhitarkanika National Park.

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Kindat Pandaw

A beautiful Burmese vessel now sailing the mighty Brahmaputra River in Northern India in style.

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Kalaw Pandaw

Namesake of a historic paddle steamer navigating the Hooghly River between Kolkata and Baranagar.

8 - 22 Days

From

$4,050 USD

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Ganges Voyager

Stylish voyages of colonial-style elegance and luxury along India's sacred River Ganges and beyond.

8 Days

From

$3,750 USD

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Bengal Ganga

An intimate Indian riverboat reminiscent of the colonial 'Clyde' steamers of the British Empire.

4 Days

From

$805 USD

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Luxury Cruises

3 Cruises Available

Adventure Cruises

7 Cruises Available

Family Cruises

4 Cruises Available

Honeymoon Cruises

3 Cruises Available

Charter Cruises

3 Cruises Available

Solo Cruises

2 Cruises Available

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South India's Temples & Elephants

13-Day Tour

From $4,400 USD

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Enchanting India

15-Day Tour

From $6,200 USD

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Indian Myths & Mangroves

17-Day Tour

From $6,825 USD

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Golden Triangle & Ganges

13-Day Tour

From $8,825 USD

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