Kindat Pandaw

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Named after a small town on the Upper Chindwin River and built in Yangon in 2014, the beautiful Burmese riverboat Kindat Pandaw is the reincarnation of the original Kindat boat built by Yarrows in London back in 1886. No longer meandering Myanmar’s backwaters, she now navigates the beautiful and mighty Brahmaputra of Northern India in style.

Originating high in the Himalayas before flowing through the scenic Assam Valley, a voyage along the mighty Brahmaputra is an adventurous and authentic expedition to a part of India less-traveled, taking in UNESCO-protected national parks and visiting remote rural communities, providing guests with rare opportunities to go on safaris in search of the Greater One-Horned Indian Rhinoceros and Indian tiger, visit tea plantations and artisan villages, temples and war graves, and so much more.

An Iterative & Innovative Design

Following experiments with its older sister ships, the Katha and Angkor Pandaws, and by reducing weight and stripping both hull and superstructure down to the bare essentials, the construction of the Kindat Pandaw perfected the concept of a two-deck ship with a very shallow draft. This iterative and innovative design affords her 36 passengers (at maximum capacity) all the comforts of the extra social areas and space two decks provide, plus the added benefit of the vessel’s shallower draft enabling deeper navigation into the river’s narrow channels and tributaries for a more intrepid experience.

Her two ample decks mean there is lots of outdoor deck space to enjoy, and her 18 cabins are all generously sized, each measuring 16 square meters (170 square feet) and boasting plenty of closet space and under-bed storage. Indeed they are big enough to make full use of the yoga mats that are included! Kindat Pandaw has 10 main deck cabins and 8 upper deck cabins, all finished in teak and brass with panoramic French window. They feature flexible configurations with twin beds convertible to double as desired, all with premium mattresses adorned with imported quality linens, duvet and two kinds of pillows—all impeccably plumped by the daily nightly turndown service—as well as kimonos and slippers for your added comfort. We particularly appreciate the touching welcome flower arrangement and gift.

Cuisine On Board

Guests also benefit from the lessons learned aboard the Katha with regards the dining experience available. It was found that about half of passengers prefer to dine alfresco versus indoors, so the RV Kindat Pandaw features a flexible bistro space offering passengers indoor (air-conditioned) or outdoor dining depending on inclination, often prompted by the season. Breakfast and lunch are semi buffet-style, while dinners are served and often themed, all prepared by the master chef who heads an experienced international culinary team.

Traditional regional cuisine is served on board using fresh local produce as much as possible, as well as a selection of European alternatives, vegetarian dishes, and daily lean & light menu options. A favorite for many is the onboard bakery which faithfully prepares freshly baked breads and rolls daily. For an added palatal perk guests can also enjoy complimentary evening canapés in their cabins.

Great for adventurous explorers (not just in terms of its exciting itinerary but the ship also has quality mountain bikes for independent exploration), families (50% discount for children aged 5 to 18 years old) and single travelers (there is typically no single supplement on select dates), the alluring Kindat Pandaw panders to intrepid souls with its indulgent dining and immersive North Indian expeditions.