India is blessed with mighty rivers like the Ganga, Brahmaputra, Indus, Narmada and Cauvery which run for hundreds of kilometers through several states and entire civilizations are built along these rivers. Discover India’s rich history & culture differently on a river cruise vacation on the Ganges and the Brahmaputra.

We introduce you to Antara Cruises and Assam Bengal Navigation which offer two of the best river cruising experiences on the Ganges & the Brahmaputra respectively. These luxury river cruise vessels cruise through breathtaking landscapes and you get to experience the ‘real’ India visiting cities, towns and villages that are off the beaten path.

Here are 4 special sailings for you to consider during the spring break at the end of March.

Antara River Cruises has introduced luxury river cruising to India with two ships, Ganges Voyager and Ganges Voyager II. The all-suite river cruises with personalized butler service and high-end amenities is set to revolutionise river cruising in India. With large indoor and outdoor public spaces, French balconies and large windows, you can enjoy unrestricted views of the riverscapes – Antara has meticulously carved out itineraries to explore some of the most beautiful destinations along the Ganges from Kolkata to Varanasi.

Enjoy a Holi special cruise on the Ganges onboard Ganges Voyager II departing on 27th March ’21, round trip from Kolkata visiting the towns of Mangaldweep & Serampore on the 3 days river cruise tour.

The Indo-British joint-venture company, Assam Bengal Navigation (ABN), was formed in 2002. With four cruise ships and a houseboat, ABN is the most experienced operator on Indian rivers. ABN commenced cruises on the Brahmaputra in 2003 and on the Ganges in 2007. On Brahmaputra cruises, guests get to experience wildlife viewing, village walks, visits to tea gardens, exploring country towns in cycle rickshaws, barbecues on deserted river islands, dance performances, and visits to craft workshops.

Enjoy the inaugural cruises on the Brahmaputra onboard the Charaidew II, Assam Bengal Navigation’s latest addition to their fleet. Experiencing vignettes of Assam’s rich culture and history including an exclusive visit to an Assam tea plantation during the tea plucking season as well as a chance to discover a traditional Assamese village. One of the many highlights of these cruises are a BBQ on one of the sand islands (or sand bank) under a starry night, with no one else around for miles.