Brahmaputra River Cruise

The River Brahmaputra is the 4th longest river in the world that originates in the Angsi Glacier in Burang County of Tibet by the name of Yarlung Tsangpo River and flows through Arunachal Pradesh by the name of Dihang or Siang. It enters the state of Assam, popularly known as the land of blue hills and red river and gets its name Brahmaputra. It is the only male river and is considered as the lifeline of the state. It is said to one of the several unexplored treasures bestowed by Mother Nature. The river meanders through various places of the state along with its tributaries carrying stories of sacrifices along with it. The river in its course downstream through the state of Assam before entering Bangladesh to merge into the Bay of Bengal, it is shoved with treasures.

A cruise in the mighty river Brahmaputra is not just a travel experience but is an experience of the lifetime. Offering a captivating view of the unsoiled beauty of Assam, a river cruise in this magnificent river is worth and a trip to the astoundingly beautiful state will remain incomplete. Known as River of “Green Gold”, an enormous crowd of travelers visit the state to experience a cruise in this mighty river. The cruise in this river not only offers an opportunity to relax and rejuvenate in the lap of nature but also offers opportunity to explore the pristine and unsoiled beauty of the places in its course.

There are several cruises that are operated in this enchanting river; however, Brahmaputra River Cruise conducted by Assam Bengal Navigation Company is the best. It has been ranked 6th among the top 10 Most Adventurous Cruises in the World for 2013. The cruise starts from Dibrugarh Town located in Upper Assam and sails downstream to Guwahati City, which is the most important city of the state. This cruise provides an opportunity to unveil the wilderness of the land of Assam. Wildlife Safari on both jeep and elephant back forms the highlight of it. It lets the travelers to visit the Kaziranga National Park, which is home to the largest number of one-horned rhinoceros in the world. Besides this, travelers can also visit Orang National Park and Manas National Park. For the ones who want to witness the natural beauty of the land, this cruise provides an opportunity to take a leisure walk in the ethnic villages. It also provides an opportunity to witness the sprawling tea gardens for which the state of Assam is famous along with visit to temples and other historical monuments. It also offers a glimpse of the rich cultural heritage of the state, which is formed by the amalgamation of different customs, rituals, faith, lifestyle and traditions of the different ethnic groups, who resides here. 

The River cruise in the river Brahmaputra is sure to leave its imprints in the minds of the visitors. The cruise is usually conducted during winters, which is between the months of November and December as the river engorges during the monsoon season.

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