River Cruises in India, Luxury River Cruises in IndiaIndia River Cruise, Cruising on the Ganges, Brahmaputra River Cruise, Sunderbans Cruise

			River Cruises in India India is increasingly becoming a central location for luxury travel and luxury cruises. Luxury River Cruises in India are all the more spectacular because they provide travellers with an opportunity equal to none to observe the astounding geography of the region. A river cruise in India makes the best sense covering a vast landscape in comfort and safety and exploring the real India well off the beaten track. The Ganges River is the starting point for a host of luxury river cruises. The river originates in the western Himalayas and travelling east almost 2,500 kms drains into the Sunderbans delta in the Bay of Bengal. For Hindus in India, the Ganga is not just a river - but a mother, a goddess, a culture. A cruise on the Bhramaputra River is one of the most thrilling of river journeys imaginable, exploring the incredible countryside bound to the whim of the mighty river. Travellers can go on wildlife safaris (by jeep and on elephant back), take village walks and enjoy delightful relaxed visits to Tea Gardens: have a chance to explore the countryside seated in an eco friendly cycle rickshaw: taste the flavours of Assam and see the rich cultural heritage in dance performances and craft workshops. The River Brahmaputra merges with the Ganges in Bangladesh and splits into two: the Hugli and Padma Rivers. When it merges with the Ganges it forms the world's largest delta, the Sunderbans. The Sunderbans houses the largest mangrove swamp and Estuarine National Park in the world and is home to one of the largest tiger reserves in the world. Sunderbans was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985 and was honored as a Biosphere Reserve in 1989. In keeping with our specialty of offering unique tours to the Indian Subcontinent, we offer three river cruises on board delightful and luxurious colonial-style vessels. We have created packages around these cruises to give you a glimpse of the “other side” of India----an off-the-beaten-path and fresh India. • SLOWLY ON THE GANGES • PASSAGE THROUGH ASSAM • SUNDERBANS CRUISE