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Kumarakom Backwaters
Backwaters of KeralaFor a perfect backwater tour in Kerala, enjoy the scenic sites of lush paddy fields and coconut trees swaying, exotic village life right by your side while you sail through a network of canals that mix into the large patch of water in the Vembanad Lake.This region comes alive with various cultural performances and traditional competitions like Snake Boat racing.
Suggested trips for River Cruises
Handcrafted tours by experts.
7 Days
from
₹34,799
A Sacred Trail with Kerala Backwaters
- Visit Meenakshi Temple
- Tour of Madurai City
- Explore Kanyakumari (boat ride to visit Vivekanand Memorial)
- Visit Padmanabha Temple, Trivandrum
- 2 Nights Stay on the traditionally built Kerala boat with all meals
- Explore the Kerala Backwaters
- Tour of Fort Cochin
4 Days
from
₹136,286
Mighty Brahmaputra Cruise (3 Nights Upstream)
MV Mahabaahu offers an expedition form of cruising on the mighty Brahmaputra that refuses to be tamed. Guwahati area experiences a surge of 35 ft in height of Brahmaputra waters during monsoons.
- Essentially Wild Life
- Rural
- Cultural
- Tea Tourism
5 Days
from
₹181,714
Brahmaputra Downstream Cruise 4 night
MV Mahabaahu offers an expedition form of cruising on the mighty Brahmaputra that refuses to be tamed. Guwahati area experiences a surge of 35 ft in height of Brahmaputra waters during monsoons.
- Essentially Wild Life
- Rural
- Cultural
- Tea Tourism
8 Days
from
₹118,850
Kerala Cruise (North to South)
- Accommodation in twin sharing basis
- Visit Athirapally Waterfalls
- 2 Nights Stay on the traditionally built Kerala boat with all meals
- Daily Breakfast
- Explore the Kerala Backwaters
- Guided Tour of Fort Cochin (Entrances on Direct Payment)
- All currently applicable taxes
8 Days
from
₹118,850
Kerala Cruise (South to North)
- Accommodation in twin sharing basis
- Visit Athirapally Waterfalls
- 2 Nights Stay on the traditionally built Kerala boat with all meals
- Daily Breakfast
- Explore the Kerala Backwaters
- Guided Tour of Fort Cochin (Entrances on Direct Payment)
- All currently applicable taxes
3 Days
from
₹20,475
Life on the Backwaters Program
- Visit Ancient Churches
- Bird Watching
- Local Arts & Crafts
- Visit boat building unit
- Meet locals and their cultures
5 Days
from
₹29,639
The Hidden Treasures with Kerala Backwaters
- Accommodation in twin sharing basis
- Visit Athirapally Waterfalls
- 2 Nights Stay on the traditionally built Kerala boat with all meals
- Daily Breakfast
- Explore the Kerala Backwaters
- Guided Tour of Fort Cochin (Entrances on Direct Payment)
- All currently applicable taxes
7 Days
from
₹31,759
The Masala Chai with Backwaters
- Accommodation in twin sharing basis
- Munnar Tea Gardens
- Spice Plantation tour in Thekkady (Periyar)
- Boat ride in the Periyar Tiger Reserve
- 2 Nights Stay on the traditionally built Kerala boat with all meals
- Daily breakfast
- Explore the Kerala Backwaters
- Guided tour of Fort Cochin (Entrances on direct payment)
- All applicable taxes
6 Days
from
₹96,255
No Footprints with 4 Nights Upstream Cruise
- Accommodation on twin sharing basis as per the above mentioned Hotels OR Similar
- One time entrance of all Entrance fees at the Monuments/ National Park as per the itinerary.
- Yoga on the Deserted Island
- One Elephant & Jeep Safari in the Kaziranga National Park.
- Visit Remote Village on Brahmaputra River.
- Boat Safari on river Brahmaputra.
- Visit Mishing Tribal Village.
- Visit Majuli Island (Largest river island in the world)
- Monk Dance performance.
- Visit Sibsagar.
- Visit Shiva Dol (Temple) - The Tallest Shiva Temple.
- Lunch at Tea Garden.
8 Days
from
₹121,599
Meghalaya, Kaziranga with Downstream Cruise (3 nights Cruise)
- One time entrance of all Entrance fees at the Monuments/ National Park as per the itinerary.
- English speaking accompanying guide in Shillong
- Visit to Shillong.
- Explore Cherrapunjee including Nahkhalikai Falls and Mwasmai Cave.
- Visit to Mawlynnong Village (Cleanest village) & trek to living root bridge.
- Visit India/Bangladesh Border, "Dawki', and boat ride (Direct Payment) on the Crystal Clear Umgot River.
- Visit Mishing Tribal Village.
- Visit Majuli Island (Largest river island in the world)
- Monk Dance performance.
- Visit Sibsagar.
- Visit Shiva Dol (Temple) - The Tallest Shiva Temple.
- Lunch at Tea Garden.
- Yoga on the Deserted Island.
- Cultural Dance Performance.
- Boat Safari on river Brahmaputra.
- One Elephant & Jeep Safari in the Kaziranga National Park.
6 Days
from
₹96,255
No Footprints with 4 Nights Downstream Cruise
- Accommodation on twin sharing basis as per the above mentioned Hotels OR Similar
- One time entrance of all Entrance fees at the Monuments/ National Park as per the itinerary.
- Yoga on the Deserted Island
- Visit Remote Village on Brahmaputra River.
- Boat Safari on river Brahmaputra.
- Visit Mishing Tribal Village.
- Visit Majuli Island (Largest river island in the world)
- Monk Dance performance.
- Visit Sibsagar.
- Visit Shiva Dol (Temple) - The Tallest Shiva Temple.
- Lunch at Tea Garden.
- Land transport by exclusive using Air Conditioned Vehicle.
8 Days
from
₹318,000
MV Mahabaahu (Upstream Cruise)
MV Mahabaahu offers an expedition form of cruising on the mighty Brahmaputra that refuses to be tamed. Guwahati area experiences a surge of 35 ft in height of Brahmaputra waters during monsoons.
- Essentially Wild Life
- Rural
- Cultural
- Tea Tourism
5 Days
from
₹181,714
Mighty Brahmaputra Cruise (4 Nights Upstream)
MV Mahabaahu offers an expedition form of cruising on the mighty Brahmaputra that refuses to be tamed. Guwahati area experiences a surge of 35 ft in height of Brahmaputra waters during monsoons.
- Wildlife
- Rural
- Cultural
- Tea Tourism
9 Days
from
₹111,090
Meghalaya, Kaziranga with 4 Nights Upstream Cruise
- One time entrance of all Entrance fees at the Monuments/ National Park as per the itinerary.
- English speaking accompanying guide in Shillong
- Visit to Shillong.
- Explore Cherrapunjee including Nahkhalikai Falls and Mwasmai Cave.
- Visit to Mawlynnong Village (Cleanest village) & trek to living root bridge.
- Visit India/Bangladesh Border, "Dawki', and boat ride (Direct Payment) on the Crystal Clear Umgot River.
- Visit Mishing Tribal Village.
- Visit Majuli Island (Largest river island in the world)
- Monk Dance performance.
- Visit Sibsagar.
- Visit Shiva Dol (Temple) - The Tallest Shiva Temple.
- Lunch at Tea Garden.
- Yoga on the Deserted Island.
- Cultural Dance Performance.
- Boat Safari on river Brahmaputra.
- One Elephant & Jeep Safari in the Kaziranga National Park.
8 Days
from
₹318,000
MV Mahabaahu (Downstream Cruise)
MV Mahabaahu offers an expedition form of cruising on the mighty Brahmaputra that refuses to be tamed. Guwahati area experiences a surge of 35 ft in height of Brahmaputra waters during monsoons.
- Essentially Wild Life
- Rural
- Cultural
- Tea Tourism
9 Days
from
₹111,090
Meghalaya, Kaziranga with 4 night Downstream Cruise
- One time entrance of all Entrance fees at the Monuments/ National Park as per the itinerary.
- English speaking accompanying guide in Shillong
- Visit to Shillong.
- Explore Cherrapunjee including Nahkhalikai Falls and Mwasmai Cave.
- Visit to Mawlynnong Village (Cleanest village) & trek to living root bridge.
- Visit India/Bangladesh Border, "Dawki', and boat ride (Direct Payment) on the Crystal Clear Umgot River.
- Visit Mishing Tribal Village.
- Visit Majuli Island (Largest river island in the world)
- Monk Dance performance.
- Visit Sibsagar.
- Visit Shiva Dol (Temple) - The Tallest Shiva Temple.
- Lunch at Tea Garden.
- Yoga on the Deserted Island.
- Cultural Dance Performance.
- Boat Safari on river Brahmaputra.
- One Elephant & Jeep Safari in the Kaziranga National Park.
5 Days
from
₹73,680
The Rhino Land with Downstream Cruise
- Accommodation on twin sharing basis as per the above mentioned Hotels OR Similar
- One time entrance of all Entrance fees at the Monuments/ National Park as per the itinerary.
- English speaking naturalist in Kaziranga.
- One Elephant Safari in the Kaziranga National Park.
- Two Jeep Safari in the Kaziranga National Park.
- Yoga on the Deserted Island
- Visit Remote Village on Brahmaputra River.
- Visit Tea Garden (Subject to operation)
- Visit Jute factory.
- Cultural Dance Performance.
- Visit Kamakhya Temple.
4 Days
from
₹136,286
Brahmaputra Downstream Cruise 3 nights
MV Mahabaahu offers an expedition form of cruising on the mighty Brahmaputra that refuses to be tamed. Guwahati area experiences a surge of 35 ft in height of Brahmaputra waters during monsoons.
- Essentially Wild Life
- Rural
- Cultural
- Tea Tourism
5 Days
from
₹73,680
The Rhino Land with Upstream Cruise
- Accommodation on twin sharing basis as per the above mentioned Hotels OR Similar
- One time entrance of all Entrance fees at the Monuments/ National Park as per the itinerary.
- English speaking Naturalist in Kaziranga.
- Visit Kamakhya Temple.
- Yoga on the Deserted Island.
- Visit Remote Village located on the Brahmaputra River.
- Visit Tea Garden (Subject to operation)
- Visit Jute factory.
- Cultural Dance Performance.
- One Elephant & Two Jeep Safari in the Kaziranga National Park.
8 Days
from
₹129,899
Meghalaya, Kaziranga with Upstream Cruise (3 nights Cruise)
- One time entrance of all Entrance fees at the Monuments/ National Park as per the itinerary.
- English speaking accompanying guide in Shillong
- Visit to Shillong.
- Explore Cherrapunjee including Nahkhalikai Falls and Mwasmai Cave.
- Visit to Mawlynnong Village (Cleanest village) & trek to living root bridge.
- Visit India/Bangladesh Border, "Dawki', and boat ride (Direct Payment) on the Crystal Clear Umgot River.
- Visit Mishing Tribal Village.
- Visit Majuli Island (Largest river island in the world)
- Monk Dance performance.
- Visit Sibsagar.
- Visit Shiva Dol (Temple) - The Tallest Shiva Temple.
- Lunch at Tea Garden.
- Yoga on the Deserted Island.
- Cultural Dance Performance.
- Boat Safari on river Brahmaputra.
- One Elephant & Jeep Safari in the Kaziranga National Park.
Indian Panorama with Backwater Cruise (North to South)
18 Days
- Travel like a Maharaja on the leading luxury train of India “The Maharaja Express”
- Explore the Serenity of Kerala backwaters while cruising on the Kerala River Cruise
- Experience Kathakali Dance, Martial Arts and Bronze Art work of Multicultural city “Cochin”
Mythical Hampi & Serenity of Kerala Backwater Cruise
14 Days
- Explore the Serenity of Kerala backwaters while cruising on the Kerala River Cruise
- Experience Kathakali Dance, Martial Arts and Bronze Art work of Multicultural city “Cochin”
- Village visits and interaction with the local people
- Explore the city of Nizams “Hyderabad”
Bhutan with Brahmaputra River Cruise
15 Days
- Hike to Tiger Nest Monastery in Paro
- Cruising on the Mighty Brahmaputra River in Assam
- Visit the tribal village and tea gardens of Assam
- Amazing Birdlife
- Jeep safari, Boat Safari and Elephant Safari in the Kaziranga National Park
Culture of South India and the Andaman Islands
19 Days
- Explore the city of Nizams “Hyderabad”
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Hampi and Mahabalipuram
- Nagarhole National Park
- Relax on the pristine beaches of Andaman Island
Golden Triangle with Brahmaputra River Cruise
13 Days
- Visit UNESCO World Heritage sites including the iconic Taj Mahal
- Visit of Royal Grand Palaces and forts of Rajasthan
- Cruising on the Mighty Brahmaputra River in Assam
- Visit the tribal villages & tea garden of Assam
- Visit to Majuli island – the Largest River island in the World
Indian Panorama with Backwater Cruise (South to North)
18 Days
- Travel like a Maharaja on the leading luxury train of India “The Maharaja Express”
- Explore the Serenity of Kerala backwaters while cruising on the Kerala River Cruise
- Experience Kathakali Dance, Martial Arts and Bronze Art work of Multicultural city “Cochin”
Indian Panorama with Brahmaputra Cruise - Downstream
16 Days
- Travel like a Maharaja on the leading luxury train of India “The Maharaja Express”
- Explore the North East India while cruising on the mighty Brahmaputra River
- Sunrise visit of Taj Mahal
- Explore the famous sites of North India
Indian Panorama with Brahmaputra Cruise - Upstream
17 Days
- Travel like a Maharaja on the leading luxury train of India “The Maharaja Express”
- Explore the North East India while cruising on the mighty Brahmaputra River
- Sunrise visit of Taj Mahal
- Explore the famous sites of North India
Karnataka with 7 Nights Kerala Cruise
16 Days
- Visit the river island town of Srirangapatna
- Nagarhole National Park
- Traditional Martial Art performance
- Cooking demonstration and home hosted meal
- Village visits and interaction with the local people
Kolkata with Brahmaputra River Cruise
10 Days
- Cruising on the Brahmaputra River, Assam
- Boat, Jeep and Elephant safari in Kaziranga National Park
- Visit to Majuli island – the Largest River island in the World
- Visit to Umananda island – the smallest inhabitant River island in the World
Rajasthan With Pushkar Festival & Cruise
25 Days
- Visit Royal cities of Rajasthan i.e. Udaipur, Jodhpur & Jaipur
- Experience the largest Camel fair in Pushkar
- Visit one of the oldest living city in the world i.e. Varanasi
- Explore the unexplored Assam while cruising on the Brahmaputra River
South India with Backwater River Cruise
14 Days
- Visit UNESCO World Heritage site in Mahabalipuram
- Explore Pondicherry known as "The French Riviera of the East"
- Grand temples of South India
- Nature walk and Bamboo Rafting in Periyar
- Kathakali Dance performance
Splendors of South India
16 Days
- Explore the city of Nizams "Hyderabad"
- Explore the 14th Century Vijayanagara Empire "Hampi"
- Safaris in the Nagarhole National Park
- Taste the perfect cup of Coffee at Coorg
- Royal City Mysore
Sri Lanka With Kerala Backwater Cruise
18 Days
- Cruising on the Kerala Backwaters
- Visit Temples and Dance performance of Sri Lanka
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Spice Garden visit
- Elephant Orphanage in Pinnawala
- Experience the bygone era of Bronze art work
Treasure of India with Backwater Cruise (North to South)
15 Days
- Travel like a Maharaja on the leading luxury train of India “The Maharaja Express”
- Explore the Serenity of Kerala backwaters while cruising on the Kerala River Cruise
- Experience Kathakali Dance, Martial Arts and Bronze Art work of Multicultural city “Cochin”
Treasure of India with Backwater Cruise (South to North)
15 Days
- Travel like a Maharaja on the leading luxury train of India “The Maharaja Express”
- Explore the Serenity of Kerala backwaters while cruising on the Kerala River Cruise
- Experience Kathakali Dance, Martial Arts and Bronze Art work of Multicultural city “Cochin”
Treasures of India with Brahmaputra Cruise - Downstream
17 Days
- Travel like a Maharaja on the leading luxury train of India “The Maharaja Express”
- Explore the North East India while cruising on the mighty Brahmaputra River
- Sunrise visit of Taj Mahal
- Explore the famous sites of North India
Treasures of India with Brahmaputra Cruise - Upstream
17 Days
- Travel like a Maharaja on the leading luxury train of India “The Maharaja Express”
- Explore the North East India while cruising on the mighty Brahmaputra River
- Sunrise visit of Taj Mahal
- Explore the famous sites of North India
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