ANTARA FLAGSHIP EXPEDITIONS · THE SACRED WATERWAYS COLLECTION · 8 NIGHTS / 9 DAYS
Upper Assam
Cruise
Aboard MV Ganga Vilas. Sail through the cradle of Assamese heritage on Antara’s curated river journey. World-class wildlife safaris in Kaziranga, neo-Vaishnavite monasteries on Majuli Island, Mising tribal culture, and colonial tea estates along the mighty Brahmaputra.
- HISTORIC BRAHMAPUTRA EXPEDITION
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THE CURATED PASSAGE
Where Sacred Currents Meet Living Wilderness & Royal Heritage
Upper Assam is a realm where the great Brahmaputra sculpts both landscape and civilisation. Originating from Himalayan glaciers, the waterway unfurls into expansive sandbanks, seasonal oxbows, and verdant floodplains sheltering prehistoric biodiversity and sacred riverside capitals.
From the sacred tantric Nilachal hills of Guwahati past the wildlife preserves of Kaziranga, the river serves as our silent highway. Guests encounter the UNESCO sanctuary of the Great Indian One-Horned Rhinoceros, ancient stone relics of Tezpur, and the tranquil neo-Vaishnavite traditions preserved across centuries on Majuli.
CARTOGRAPHIC STUDY
The Upstream Trajectory
Dibrugarh
Dibrugarh (Assamese) is a city in the Indian state of Assam,
located 435 km east of the state capital Dispur.
It serves as the headquarters of the ,Dibrugarh district
in Upper Assam. Dibrugarh also serves as the headquarters
of the Sonowal Kachari Autonomous Council, which is
the governing council of the Sonowal Kachari tribe
(found predominantly in the district). wikipedia
Nimati Ghat
Nimati Ghat is not a traditional cruise port but
a significant river jetty on the mighty Brahmaputra
River in the state of Assam, India. It serves as
a vital artery for river travel and is the main gateway
for visiting the famous Majuli, the world's largest river
island. wikipedia
Kaziranga
Kaziranga National Park is a national park in the
Golaghat, Sonitpur, Biswanath and Nagaon districts of
the state of Assam, India. KNP has 5 ranges. The park,
which hosts two-thirds of the world's Indian rhinoceroses,
is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.[2] According to a
March 2018 census conducted jointly by the Forest
Department of the Government of Assam and some
recognized wildlife NGOs wikipedia
Guwahati
Guwahati (Assamese ) is the largest city of the
Indian state of Assam, and also the largest metropolis
in northeastern India. Dispur, the capital of Assam, is
in the circuit city region located within Guwahati and
is the seat of the Government of Assam. The Lokpriya
Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport is the 10th
busiest in India, and the busiest in the North-East
of the country.wikipedia
THE ANTARA STANDARD
Inclusive Expedition Privileges
Every nuance of your voyage is discreetly orchestrated by our bespoke hospitality guild.
Chef-Curated Fine Dining
DAILY CHAMPAGNE & CELLAR SELECTION
Private & Curated Excursions
VIP ACCESS • ZERO CROWDS
Dedicated Historian & Guide
TAILORED PACING & DEEP CONTEXT
THE CULTURAL TAPESTRY
Sanctuaries Along The Current
Kaziranga
Majuli River Island
Kamakhya Nilachal
Tezpur Cole Park
CHRONICLE OF PASSAGE
THE ITINERARY
DAY 1
Guwahati Embarkation – Mayong
Arrive Guwahati in the morning and proceed to visit the Kamakhya Temple (from outside) and the Assam State Museum. Transfer to the Pandu Port for embarking the ship. Welcome onboard followed by a Safety Briefing and Lunch. Begin our sail upstream on the Brahmaputra River towards Mayong.
Overnight onboard MV Ganga Vilas
- Lunch
- Dinner
DAY 2
River day Mayong – Tezpur
Today we continue sailing full day upstream to Tezpur, which is one of the largest cities on the north bank of the Brahmaputra River.
Overnight onboard MV Ganga Vilas
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
DAY 3
Tezpur – Silghat
This morning we walk to visit the Cole Park that was established in 1906. It features two massive ornamented stone pillars and other sculptural remnants of the 9th and 10th centuries. Return to the ship and sail onward to Silghat.
Overnight onboard MV Ganga Vilas
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
DAY 4
Silghat - Kaziranga - Silghat
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
DAY 5
Silghat - Biswanath Ghat - Dhansiri Mukh
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
DAY 6
River day Dhansiri Mukh - Majuli
Today we sail full day upstream to arrive at Majuli, a river island in the Brahmaputra. It is the abode of the Assamese neo-Vaishnavite culture.
Overnight onboard MV Ganga Vilas
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
DAY 7
Majuli – Nimati Ghat
We explore two notable monasteries, called Satras at Majuli – the Kamalabari Satra, which is a centre of art, and classical studies; and the Auniati Satra, which has a unique museum. These monasteries are also famous for their dance drama performances. Continue sail onward to Nimati Ghat
Overnight onboard MV Ganga Vilas
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
DAY 8
Nimati Ghat - Sibsagar - Nimati Ghat
Today we drive in motor vehicles for about an hour to explore Sibsagar, which was the capital of the Ahom Kingdom. Visit the Shiva Dol temple, Talatal Ghar, an 18th century palace and military base; and the Rang Ghar, the royal sports-pavilion.
Overnight onboard MV Ganga Vilas
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
DAY 9
Nimati Ghat Disembarkation / Dibrugarh
We disembark the ship after breakfast and transfer to the Dibrugarh airport (approx. 4-hrs drive) for onward journey.
- Breakfast
CHRONICLE OF PASSAGE
MV Ganga Vilas
62.5 Meters
LENGTH OVERALL
18 Suites
MAX 36 GUESTS
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