MV Mahabaahu (Upstream Cruise)
Introduction
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
Destinations Covered
Guwahati
The Gateway to the North-EastGuwahati is the largest city in Assam and Northeast India. The slow, meandering Brahmaputra River is a focal point of the downtown while the lush hills of the Shillong Plateau provide a verdant backdrop for the suburbs.
History and Culture
There is a magical aura that still lingers over the ever-expanding city. The demon king Narkasura is said to have built this ancient city. Another reason for Guwahati's charm is its being the ancient 'Kamrup', the birthplace of Kamdeva, the God of Love.
Kaziranga National Park
The haven of one-horned rhinosA UNESCO World Heritage site, Kaziranga is famous as the abode of the one-horned rhinoceros. Made unique with a vibrant, well preserved and sustained ecology this park has a very versatile bio diversity which makes Kaziranga National Park a very important and popular tourist destination.
Sivasagar
Imprints of Ahom DynastySivasagar, previously spelled Sibsagar, is a city in the Sivasagar District of Assam, about 360 kilometres northeast of Guwahati. It is the headquarters of the Sivasagar district. This city is surrounded by the Dehing rainforest, where the Dihing and Lohit rivers meet.
Majuli
World's Largest Fresh Water IslandMājuli or Majoli is a river island in the Brahmaputra River, Assam and in 2016 it became the first island to be made a district in India. It had an area of 880 square kilometres (340 sq mi) at the beginning of the 20th century, but having lost significantly to erosion it covers 352 square kilometres (136 sq mi) as at 2014. Majuli has shrunk as the river surrounding it has grown. Majuli is currently listed as the world's largest river island in the Guinness Book of World Records.
Jorhat
Tea Capital of IndiaJorhat is the cultural capital of Assam; home to the largest Tea research station, there are as many as 135 tea gardens in Jorhat.
Detailed Itinerary
- Day 1 Guwahati – MV Mahabaahu
- Day 2 MV Mahabaahu – Village visit & full day sail
- Day 3 MV Mahabaahu – Silghat – Tea factory or Jute Mill
- Day 4 MV Mahabaahu – Kaziranga National Park & Bishwanath – weaver’s village
- Day 5 MV Mahabaahu – Boat safari
- Day 6 MV Mahabaahu – Mishing Village
- Day 7 MV Mahabaahu – Majuli Island and Sibsagar
- Day 8 MV Mahabaahu – Neamati Ghat – Jorhat & Departure
Dates & Prices
Day | City | Hotel/Accomodations | Meal Plan |
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1 | Guwahati | MV Mahabaahu
Superior Cabin with Balcony, Superior Cabin without Balcony and Suite
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Packed-L, D
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2 | Guwahati | MV Mahabaahu
Superior Cabin with Balcony, Superior Cabin without Balcony and Suite
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B, L, D
|
3 | Kaziranga National Park | MV Mahabaahu
Superior Cabin with Balcony, Superior Cabin without Balcony and Suite
|
B, L, D
|
4 | Kaziranga National Park | MV Mahabaahu
Superior Cabin with Balcony, Superior Cabin without Balcony and Suite
|
B, L, D
|
5 | Sivasagar | MV Mahabaahu
Superior Cabin with Balcony, Superior Cabin without Balcony and Suite
|
B, L, D
|
6 | Sivasagar | MV Mahabaahu
Superior Cabin with Balcony, Superior Cabin without Balcony and Suite
|
B, L, D
|
7 | Majuli | MV Mahabaahu
Superior Cabin with Balcony, Superior Cabin without Balcony and Suite
|
B, L, D
|
8 | Jorhat |
b, Packed-L
|
B: Breakfast, L: Lunch and D: Dinner
Price
Particulars | Per Person Prices Single Cabin | Per Person Prices Double Cabin |
Superior Cabin | INR 318000 | INR 336000 |
Deluxe Cabin | INR 364000 | INR 392000 |
Luxury Cabin | INR 420000 | INR 420000 |
Suite Cabin | INR 490000 | INR 490000 |
Valid from 1st October 2020 till 15th April 2021 (Not Valid from 20th December 2020 till 5th January 2021)
Available Dates
S. No. | Boarding Date | De-Boarding Date | Status |
1 | 29-Nov-2020 | 06-Dec-2020 | Available |
2 | 07-Feb-2021 | 14-Feb-2021 | Sold Out |
3 | 07-Mar-2021 | 14-Mar-2021 | Available |
- Accommodation at M.V Mahabaahu on twin sharing basis on a full board plan.
- All Entrance fees at the Monuments and National Parks as per the itinerary.
- 1 Glass of Domestic wine/beer with Farewell and Welcome dinners.
- All excursions/lectures/performances and activities as per the itinerary.
- Services of English speaking naturalist / Destination Manager during sightseeing at all the places as per the itinerary.
- Assistance on all Arrival & Departure transfers with Representative at the airport and Land transport by Air-Conditioned vehicles except in Kaziranga and Majuli Island.
- Expense of personal nature like laundry, telephone/fax calls, internet, imported wines & spirits, camera/video camera fee at monuments/National Park, medical expenses, Salon/massages, airport departure tax etc.
- Evacuation charges in case of medical emergencies, insurance is available on request.
- Expenses caused by factors beyond our control like rail and airplanes delays, roadblocks, vehicle malfunctions, political disturbances, taxes, lost luggage, etc.
- Govt. service tax 5 %
- Any tipping, Suggested Tipping for the ship’s crew is INR 4,000 per person for the cruise and for the naturalist and Destination Manager we also recommend INR 4,000 per person for the cruise. Tips to safari and vehicle drivers are not included and we suggest an amount of approximately INR 1,400 per person.
- International & Domestic Air fares.
- Any other services not mentioned in the inclusions.
- Supplement would be applicable for Christmas and New Year Eve Dinner.
- Expense of personal nature like laundry, telephone/fax calls, alcoholic beverages, camera/video camera fee at monuments, medical expenses, airport departure tax etc.
- Any Insurance. We highly recommend that you get your travel and health insurance done prior to your trip.
- Tipping of accompanying tour manager
- Visa Fees
- Any meals or beverages that are not specified in the above inclusions.
- Bottled water at breakfast.
- Any further taxes levied by the government of India