RIVER JOURNEYS With iconic and authentic Bespoke Extensions In India & Bhutan
RIVER JOURNEYS
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A collection of iconic and authentic bespoke extensions that take you to discover the gems of the Indian Subcontinent combined with a river journey along the sacred rivers of Ganges or Brahmaputra. Yes it is in fact possible to cruise for some 1750 miles on the rivers and inland waterways of India, passing through great cities, alongside wildlife sanctuaries and historical monuments and into the heart of rural India.
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Our collection of bespoke experiences consists of 12 handcrafted add-on extensions that allow you to encounter the iconic destinations of India in authentic comfort and style. C
Our tours typically include the major sites and monuments, the countryside and villages, perhaps a wildlife reserve en route, and relaxation in our variety of handpicked unique accommodations with character. In some cases, this will mean five star deluxe hotels, in others you will be staying in unique accommodation such as heritage hotels, luxury hotels, river cruise ships, boutique hotels, safari lodges, luxury tents, each carefully chosen to enhance your experience.
Our destination immersion river journeys enable you to step ashore to experience the vibrancy and color of India’s local life, whilst knowing that the comfort and service of your elite cruise boat awaits you at the riverbank. * Even while on-board you can watch the world go by from the seclusion of your private view. * All our tours start ex Delhi/Mumbai or Kolkata. You will have a personal chauffeur and a certified guide to escort you through your overland tour and onboard our cruise on Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers.
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1.Golden Triangle in Style (15 Days)
3. Call of the Wild (16 Days)
Ex Delhi (2N) – Agra (2N) – Jaipur (2N) – Board your Ganges or Brahmaputra River cruise (7N) - Kolkata (2N) – Fly out
Ex Delhi (2N)– Bandhavgarh (2N)– Kanha (2N)– Kolkata (2N) – Board your Ganges river cruise or Brahmaputra River cruise (7N) – Kolkata/Delhi (1N)– Fly out
2. Golden Triangle and Khajuraho Temples (14 Days)
4. Golden Temple and Shimla (15 Days) Ex Delhi (2N)– Shimla (2N) – Pragpur (2N) - Amritsar (2N) -– board your Ganges or Brahmaputra River cruise (7N) – Fly out
Ex Delhi (2N)– Jaipur (2N) – Agra (1N)– Khajuraho/Panna National Park (2N) – Fly to Varanasi to board your Ganges River cruise (7N)– Fly out
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5. Darjeeling Tea Unlimited (14 days)
7. Eastern Himalayan Kingdom (18 days)
Ex Delhi/Mumbai (2N) – Board your Ganges or Brahmaputra River cruise (7N) – Kolkata (2N) - Darjeeling unlimited experience (3N) – Fly out
Ex Delhi (2N) – Board your Ganges or Brahmaputra River cruise (7N) – Kolkata (2N) - Kalimpong (1N) – Gangtok (2N) – Pelling (1N) – Darjeeling (2N) – Fly out
6. Ajanta & Ellora Caves with Mumbai (14 Days) Ex Mumbai (2N) – Aurangabad (2N) – Mumbai (1N) – Board your Ganges or Brahmaputra River cruise (7N) – Kolkata (2N) –Fly out
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9 8. Bhutan – The Land of Happiness (16 days) Ex Delhi/Mumbai (2N) – Board your Ganges or Brahmaputra River cruise (7N) – Kolkata (2N) – Thimphu (2N) – Punakha (2N) – Paro (1N) – Fly out
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9. Escape to Andaman Islands (16 days) Ex Delhi/Mumbai (2N) – Board your Ganges or Brahmaputra River cruise (7N) – Kolkata (2N) – Havelock Island (3N) – Port Blair (1N layover) – Kolkata (layover if required) - Fly out
10. Authentic Southern Splendor (21 days) Ex Mumbai (2N) – Board your Ganges or Brahmaputra River cruise (7N) – Covelong (2N) – Pondicherry (1N) – Chettinad (2N) – Periyar National Park (2N) – Kumarakom (2N) – Cochin (2N) – Fly out
Combine your river journey with wellness rejuvenation that ancient Indian sciences have contributed much to, whilst enjoying your fabulous stay at our chosen properties that offer a whole range of therapies with expert guidance and timetested methods. These wellness programs recreate the synergy of mind body and intellect through rejuvenating ancient processes and philosophies of Ayurveda, Yoga and Vedanta. Duration of these wellness packages is usually for 4 to 14 days. *Experience the communion of the mind, body and soul with Wellness treatments offered at CGH Earth, Kerala and at Ananda in the Himalayas.
Live an experience of a lifetime as you cruise along the lifeline of India, the sacred Ganges - watch in incredulity as the colourful ghats of Varanasi and nearby riverine villages erupt with life. After the cruise is over, fly into Leh in Ladakh, the magical Buddhist exkingdom that is also known as “Little Tibet�. Largely an arid, high-altitude desert criss-crossed by the azure waters of the Indus river, Ladakh is dotted with fascinating tribes and beautiful monasteries. Better yet, during summer, Ladakh is teeming with celebration - vibrant festivals such as Hemis Tse-chu, Yuru Kabyat at lamayuru, Phy-yang Tsedup at Phiyang, and the Ladakh festival take place here.
The Ganges river cruise across Varanasi is combined with a tour of Srinagar in Kashmir. In Srinagar, stay in fabulous, out of the ordinary accommodation as you immerse yourself in Kashmir's tranquil lakes, beautiful gardens, luxuriant flowers and fruits, and rolling hills. Amble along pristine valleys or drift in a ‘shikara’ on Dal Lake – experience 'Paradise on Earth’ at leisure. In Kashmir, the tour is focused around your stay.
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