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Visit cultural towns and witness the impressive temples and palaces this majestic country has to offer. There can be no river in the world as sacred as the Ganges and an expedition on the Lower Ganges or Hooghly is one of the prettiest river journeys imaginable. The river wends its way through the lush countryside of West Bengal with its culturally significant towns crammed with temples and palaces. A rich and vibrant rural life abounds and there is never a dull moment as we sedately ply this pleasant waterway. The river offers a snapshot of life in northeast India; a chance to explore country towns and rural villages, the river island of Majuli and ancient temples, as well as spotting the magnificent One-horned Rhino on a jeep safari.
Life On Board
Add on one of our pre and post-cruise packages to Dehli & the golden triangle for a truly 'All India' experience. From dancing monks to one-horned rhinos, colonial vestiges to terracotta temples, remote villages to bustling cities, travelling by boat opens up a treasure trove of history, culture, wildlife and religion. Sailing further into the Assam valley than ever before, Pandaw's new 10-night Full Brahmaputra expedition is a true adventure. This is a trip unlike any other and only available thanks to Pandaw's ultra low draft vessels.
Luxury Palace On Wheels Train Tour Ending With Luxury Cruising On River Ganges In Varanasi - 14 Days
This is a wonderful opportunity for small celebrations and gatherings. The Queen's party and event planners will be happy to reserve seating for groups or parties of 6 or more. These public cruises are only available once a month due to the Queen's busy private charter service - available for corporate events, weddings and reunions. These special public dinner boat cruises are limited to 85 passengers.
Rivers in India
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The Ganga Vilas' Main Deck Suites have soothing interiors with dedicated color palettes, and huge floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows and have been delightfully furnished with contemporary and comfortable furniture. Buxar is one of the most prominent towns of western Bihar, bordering the State of Uttar Pradesh. This town has been known since the epic period for being the seat of eminent saints, the battlefield of gods and demons, and a combat zone between foreign invasion and countrymen in modern Indian history.
BRAHMAPUTRA RIVER CRUISE
Pandaw's Ganges river cruises take you into the heart of the country, they allow you to experience India in a more intimate way. Explore riverbank villages, ride on rickshaws, and see the awe-inspiring terracotta temples. If wildlife is your thing, you may even be lucky enough to spot some Gangetic dolphins playing in the water beside you as you dine on deck. Depending on whether you are travelling up or downstream, your journey will begin or end in the magnificent city of Varanasi. This 7 night voyage meaders through some of the prettiest parts of India that the average traveller wouldn't ordinarily get to see. Your journey sails between Kolkata and Farakka, travelling through the lush countryside of West Bengal.
INDIA RIVER CRUISES
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Relax and let your worries slip away as we meander through the mangrove habitat and view million dollar homes along the way. Listen to the historical and ecological narrative if you wish or you can just sit back relax and enjoy the sound of nature. Both of these rivers are of major importance to India, offering a place of worship as well as historically important towns and cities forming life on the banks.
Explore the mystical Eastern Himalayas on this new cruise and land tour with Pandaw. Discover the Kingdom of Bhutan including the famous cliff-top monasteries and the unique way of life that remains largely unchanged and un-influenced by the modern world. From Bhutan, travel to North Eastern India and Assam for a 7-night river expedition along the Brahmaputra River, including jeep safari at Kaziranga National Park. The newest Land & Cruise Tour from Pandaw is a true expeditionary adventure that is not to be missed. Same as The Ganga Vilas' Main Deck Suites, Main Deck Suites Front have soothing interiors with dedicated color palettes, and huge floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows and have been delightfully furnished with contemporary and comfortable furniture. Amenities include an ensuite bathroom with shower, seating area with sofa, writing desk, closets, LED TV, safe, smoke detectors, life vest, and sprinklers.
Life from the river on the Upper Ganges offers beautiful scenery; you will make your way through the often unseen countryside of Bihar state, stopping to take in the culture-rich towns that are full of temples and palaces. Your voyage will take in rural towns and their ancient handicrafts including silk production as well as a diverse mix of cultures and religions on offer in the state with visits to temples and mosques. Being the second most populated country in the world, India is awash with bustling towns and villages and our river cruises mean you can immerse yourself in the local's way of life. Ride on rickshaws, witness terracotta temples, visit villages and dine alongside Gangetic dolphins. Through the cuisine and the excursions, a Pandaw India river cruise really does encompass the Indian lifestyle completely.
If time is a little more limited, a 7 night cruise on the Ganges is ideal. Life from the river on the Lower Ganges offers beautiful scenery; you will make your way through the often unseen countryside of West Bengal, stopping to take in the culture-rich towns that are full of temples and palaces. Your voyage can include visits to Kolkata and travels to Kalna where you will see the town by rickshaw and onto the brass-working village of Matiari. As you travel further into the heart of India you will walk the mustard fields and mango orchards and on to the quiet village of Baranagar to see the miniature terracotta temples. Seeing rural India in such a way really brings with it a true sense of their way of life.
The country is diverse and offers so many experiences for those wishing to find out more. Embarking on a river cruise in India allows you to see this extraordinary country in a way like you'd never imagined. We go out of our way to make sure you have space and time to enjoy your surroundings as much as possible.
What better way to end the day than Indian River cruises at sunset! Relax and let your worries just slip away as we meander throughout the Indian River Lagoon watching dolphins, birds and million dollar homes in the lush landscape of the surrounding area. From September 2024, Pandaw is happy to announce that our India expeditions will be all-inclusive, with complimentary local beers, spirits, mixers and soft drinks for all guests. Also included free of charge is select house wines during lunch and dinner only. It provides a lifeline to millions of natives who live on the banks and close by, as well as a spiritual site to many Hindus. With its blue rivers that often resemble the sea; green mountains that are home to leopards and elephants; and swathes of aromatic tea gardens forming the world’s largest tea-growing region, it’s easy to understand why Assam is a very special place on earth.
The River enters India in the state of Arunachal Pradesh, where it is called Siang. It continues across the plains where its name changes once again to Dihang. It enters the state of Assam and becomes as wide as 20 km in some parts.
The cruise may last only days, but the memories will last a lifetime. The most luxurious and spacious suite aboard as the Upper Deck Suite but located at the front of the cruise, with 265 sq. Embellished with Persian rugs, Burma teak floors and rich tapestry, on-demand movie service, and a writing desk. Bathrooms are as luxurious as the room and are fitted with both spacious bathtub and shower panels. All itineraries are subject to change due to seasonal weather conditions (and resultant variations in river and tributary water levels) affecting accessibility to locations. Thus navigation routes, times and excursions may need to be modified at the cruise captain’s or your guide's discretion.
Starting at either Kolkata or Varanasi we set sail on an extraordinary 14 night journey on the Ganges River. The much-loved Katha Pandaw will become your home whilst you visit over 20 towns and villages. Places of sacred importance, battlefields, working villages and the world's largest opium factory are just some of the places you will experience before ending at Varanasi or Kolkata. Join us for a grand tour of India sailing 19 or 21 nights along the glorious Ganges & mighty Brahmaputra rivers. Inclusive of flights and transfers between Kolkata and Guwahati, Pandaw's newest combo cruise invites you to experience the best of India's waterways aboard our timeless colonial vessels.
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