Silk & Rhinos
About this expedition
A four-night active expedition aboard the bamboo-panelled Sukapha — the silk weavers of Sualkuchi, the holy Kamakhya Temple, and a jeep safari into Kaziranga’s Western Range for the one-horned rhino.
Why you’ll love it
- A Kaziranga Western range safari
- Silk weaving at Sualkuchi
- The Kamakhya Temple
- Riverside village life
- Aboard the bamboo-panelled Sukapha
- A great short wildlife escape
Day by day
Sualkuchi silk weavers
Embark at Pandu and cruise to Sualkuchi, the heart of Assamese silk; moor by the Saraighat bridge.
Embark · silkKamakhya Temple
Up Nilachal Hill to the holy Kamakhya Temple, then cruise towards Mayong.
TempleRiverside village & cruising
A morning village visit and a day of cruising, with an Indian cooking demonstration aboard.
VillageKaziranga safari
Reach Silghat and drive to Kaziranga for a jeep safari in the Western Range.
SafariDisembark in Guwahati
Transfer to Guwahati airport (or Kaziranga / Jorhat by arrangement).
DepartureCabins & fares
| Cabin | Details | From (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Deck Cabin | Bamboo-panelled · twin or double · river views | $1,580 | Select |
Per person, twin/double share, 2026–27 season. Subject to 5% GST. Single-supplement & peak-season rates on request.
What’s included
Included
- Accommodation on board & full board
- All excursions & entry fees per the itinerary
- Unlimited drinks at lunch & dinner (local beer, wine & soft drinks)
- English-speaking guide & naturalist throughout
- All transfers (shared) & port charges
Not included
- 5% GST
- Drinks from the bar, spa & laundry
- Tips, camera fees & insurance
- Flights & any pre/post-cruise hotels
- Items of a personal nature
Your ship
ABN Sukapha
Twelve bamboo-panelled cabins, a saloon with library and a small spa — an eco-conscious expedition ship for the Brahmaputra. Explore the ship →
