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River Cruises to Discover India

Have you ever fancied yourself cut off from human habitation for even a few hours? Have you ever fancied a trip where the only sight distracting you is the star spangled night sky and the visage of far flung towns in the distance?

Rivers are the heartbeats of civilization and what better way to see and know life of a place than a river cruise.

India has a lot to offer to every traveller, be it a religious tourist or an adventure enthusiast. Be a part of a river cruise to rediscover familiar places in new light or even see new places from another perspective.

Here are some river cruises of India that you should not miss out on.

Brahmaputra River Cruise

Brahmaputra River Cruise

Taking a cruise along the mighty Brahmaputra is one of the best ways to visit the best of Assam. A quick peep into this cruise:

  • Exploring Majuli, the largest river island of India
  • Touring the tea estates of Jorhat
  • Shopping at Sualkuchi for authentic Assamese silk
  • Ganga River Cruise

    Ganga River Cruise

    A cruise on the holy Ganga river would be a rewarding experience as it covers the northern part of India taking you through the heritage monuments that are the pride of North India. To know more about this cruise, click here.

    Narmada Day Cruise

    Narmada Day Cruise

    To visit the architectural wonders of Madhya Pradesh and more, a cruise along the river Narmada would be the best. The marble rocks of Jabalpur is one place you shouldn't miss on the trip.

    Godavari River Cruise

    Godavari River Cruise

    Rowing along the river Godavari which starts in Maharashtra flowing through Andhra Pradesh is one of the river cruises that you should take. Some of the places that can be visited along this journey are Nashik, Dharmapuri, Rajamundry and Pondicherry.

    Photo Courtesy: Hariya1234

    Sunderban Cruise

    Sunderban Cruise

    A cruise into the Sunderbans means a visual feast for the wildlife lover. The Sundarbans National park is home to the endangered Indian tigers. Other animals that could be spotted are the rhesus monkey, the chetal deer and snakes like King Cobra and Water Monitor.

    Photo Courtesy: bri vos

    Hooghly River Cruise

    Hooghly River Cruise

    When the river Ganga, enters Kolkata it is called Hooghly. A cruise along this river exposes you to the beauty of rural West Bengal. You can pass by Mayapur which is a temple town, and other religious sites like Kalna.

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