Rhinos & More
About this expedition
Our signature Brahmaputra voyage runs from Guwahati up to the great wildlife parks of Upper Assam — opening in the silk town of Sualkuchi and the hilltop Kamakhya Temple, past Tezpur’s ancient ruins and a float trip through Nameri, and culminating in jeep safaris across three ranges of Kaziranga with lunch at our own Diphlu River Lodge.
Why you’ll love it
- Jeep safaris across three ranges of Kaziranga
- Lunch at ABN’s own Diphlu River Lodge
- Silk weaving at Sualkuchi & the Kamakhya Temple
- A float trip & birdwatching at Nameri
- Da Parbatia ruins & old Tezpur by rickshaw
- A working tea garden & the Uloni market
Day by day
Guwahati & the silk weavers of Sualkuchi
Embark at Pandu port and cruise to Sualkuchi, the centre of Assamese silk; moor near the great Saraighat bridge.
Embark · silkKamakhya Temple
Drive up Nilachal Hill to the ancient Kamakhya Temple and the Commonwealth War Graves cemetery before sailing upriver.
TempleRiverside villages & cruising
A morning village visit, then a full day of cruising with an Indian cooking demonstration on board.
VillageTezpur
The 6th-century Da Parbatia temple ruins, old Tezpur by cycle-rickshaw, Cole Park’s carvings and the market.
HeritageNameri float trip
A float trip down the Jia-Bhoreli at Nameri — superb birdwatching and perhaps wild elephant. Moor at Silghat.
Float tripKaziranga — Central & Burapahar
A dawn jeep safari in the Central Range, lunch at Diphlu River Lodge, then the Burapahar Range.
Safari · DiphluTea garden & the Western Range
A working tea garden and the weekly Uloni market, then an afternoon safari in the Western (Bagori) Range.
Tea · safariFarewell & onward transfer
After breakfast, transfer to Guwahati airport — or, by arrangement, Tezpur or Jorhat.
DepartureCabins & fares
| Cabin | Details | From (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Deck Cabin | Main deck · queen · 170 sq ft · no single supplement | $2,765 | Select |
| Twin / Double Cabin | Upper deck · 240 sq ft · French balcony | $3,360 | Select |
| Deluxe Cabin | Upper deck · 350 sq ft · private balcony · king | $3,710 | 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 Charaidew II
Eighteen river-view cabins across three classes, a teak sundeck, gym and spa — hand-built for the Brahmaputra. Explore the ship →
