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Indian River Boats & Houseboats

From the famed houseboats of India on the lakes of Kashmir to the traditional thatched ‘kettuvallam’ rice boats, which glide through the sleepy backwaters of Kerala, to the Indian river boats that journey along the Ganges, Hooghly, or Brahmaputra rivers exploring some of the country’s more remote areas, cruisers and houseboats offer an alternative accommodation experience in India.

Enjoy a family holiday on the serene lakes, canals and lagoons of Kerala on a houseboat, complete with all the amenities, and calmly drift past rice fields, temples and sleepy villages. If time is of the essence, then simply take a day-trip on one of these authentic vessels. Head north and charter a luxury houseboat with Kashmiri-style rooms, providing a truly romantic honeymoon in India while relaxing on the mirrored waters of Srinagar’s Dal Lake, surrounded by the Himalayan peaks. Relish a journey of discovery on a river boat or small cruise ship. These offer a variety of experiences and adventures, with anything from short 2-day itineraries to multi-day voyages that include city tours of Kolkata, Mumbai, or the holy city of Varanasi, as well as wildlife spotting in India’s tiger reserves.

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Kochi Pandaw

An elegant ship specially designed to explore the culturally and wildlife-rich Kerala Backwaters.
Regions: India
Destinations: Kerala Backwaters, Kochi (Cochin)
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family Family
wedding rings Honeymoon
Cabins From
$4,950 USD
Per Person
8 Days
1 Itinerary
20 Guests
10 Cabins
$0 USD
Per Day
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Flexible
20 Guests
10 Cabins
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Ganga Vilas

A boutique luxury riverboat exploring the Indian Subcontinent on the world's longest river cruise.
Regions: India
Destinations: Assam, Ganges, Hooghly, Kolkata, Sundarbans, Varanasi, West Bengal
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diamond Luxury
Cabins From
$5,335 USD
Per Person
11 - 20 Days
4 Itineraries
36 Guests
18 Cabins
$0 USD
Per Day
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Flexible
36 Guests
18 Cabins
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MV Bhitarkanika

A contemporary custom-built catamaran pioneering exploration of Odisha's Bhitarkanika National Park.
Regions: India
Destinations: Bhitarkanika National Park
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family Family
wedding rings Honeymoon
Cabins
/ Charter
$755 USD
Per Person
3 - 4 Days
2 Itineraries
4 Guests
2 Cabins
$847 USD
Per Day
3 Days +
Flexible
4 Guests
2 Cabins
Kindat Pandaw
Deal
10% Discover Discount
Under 18s Travel Free
No Single Supplement
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Kindat Pandaw

A beautiful Burmese vessel now sailing the mighty Brahmaputra River in Northern India in style.
Regions: India
Destinations: Brahmaputra, Assam
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family Family
Cabins From
$3,460 USD
Per Person
8 - 17 Days
4 Itineraries
36 Guests
18 Cabins
$0 USD
Per Day
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Flexible
36 Guests
18 Cabins
Deal
10% Discover Discount
Under 18s Travel Free
No Single Supplement
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Kalaw Pandaw

Namesake of a historic paddle steamer navigating the Hooghly River between Kolkata and Baranagar.
Regions: India
Destinations: Kolkata, West Bengal, Hooghly
family Family
rowing Adventure
Cabins From
$4,050 USD
Per Person
8 - 15 Days
7 Itineraries
36 Guests
18 Cabins
$0 USD
Per Day
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Flexible
36 Guests
18 Cabins
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Katha Pandaw

A pioneering vessel of Mekong and Irrawaddy expeditions now exploring India's mighty River Ganges.
Regions: India
Destinations: Kolkata, Varanasi, West Bengal, Hooghly, Ganges
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family Family
a check Solo
Cabins From
$4,725 USD
Per Person
8 - 15 Days
6 Itineraries
28 Guests
14 Cabins
$0 USD
Per Day
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Flexible
28 Guests
14 Cabins
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Ganges Voyager

Stylish voyages of colonial-style elegance and luxury along India's sacred River Ganges and beyond.
Regions: India
Destinations: Ganges, Hooghly, Kolkata, Sundarbans
wedding rings Honeymoon
rowing Adventure
diamond Luxury
Cabins
/ Charter
$3,750 USD
Per Person
8 Days
2 Itineraries
56 Guests
28 Cabins
$20,100 USD
Per Day
8 Days +
Flexible
56 Guests
28 Cabins
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Bengal Ganga

An intimate Indian riverboat reminiscent of the colonial 'Clyde' steamers of the British Empire.
Regions: India
Destinations: Kolkata, Ganges, Hooghly
diamond Luxury
rowing Adventure
wedding rings Honeymoon
Cabins From
$540 USD
Per Person
3 - 4 Days
2 Itineraries
48 Guests
20 Cabins
$0 USD
Per Day
6 Days +
Flexible
48 Guests
20 Cabins
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