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India by Land and River: Taj Mahal, Safaris and the Brahmaputra
India by Land and River: Taj Mahal, Safaris and the Brahmaputra
Experience a diverse swath of India on a grand journey that pairs the country’s most renowned attractions—Taj Mahal and Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve—with lesser-known treasures in Kolkata and the Brahmaputra River region. Venture out on jeep safaris to spot a parade of wildlife in two exceptional national parks. Visit ancient temples and monasteries, connect with welcoming Assamese people in remote riverside villages and learn what it takes to cultivate world-famous teas. As you explore by land, air and river aboard the intimate *Charaidew II*, you’ll develop a richer understanding of this vast nation in its bustling cities and in seldom-visited regions where the natural world is on full display.
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Experience a diverse swath of India on a grand journey that pairs the country’s most renowned attractions—Taj Mahal and Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve—with lesser-known treasures in Kolkata and the Brahmaputra River region. Venture out on jeep safaris to spot a parade of wildlife in two exceptional national parks. Visit ancient temples and monasteries, connect with welcoming Assamese people in remote riverside villages and learn what it takes to cultivate world-famous teas. As you explore by land, air and river aboard the intimate *Charaidew II*, you’ll develop a richer understanding of this vast nation in its bustling cities and in seldom-visited regions where the natural world is on full display.
Highlight
- Experience four distinct regions of India in one comprehensive land and river cruise adventure: Bandhavgarh National Park, Agra, Kolkata and Assam
- Explore Agra Fort, Taj Mahal and Kaziranga National Park, three renowned UNESCO World Heritage sites
- Embark on jeep safaris through Bandhavgarh and Kaziranga National Parks to search for rare species like the Asian one-horned rhinoceros, Asian elephants and the elusive Royal Bengal tiger, along with abundant birdlife
- Sail aboard the charming _Charaidew II_ along the Brahmaputra River, a holy body of water whose banks are home to small communities rarely visited by tourists as well as fascinating wildlife like wild water buffalo, elephants and hornbills
- Enjoy the cultural treasures and rich history of Kolkata, including markets filled with artisans crafting intricate clay idols
- Extend your expedition in New Delhi
