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See our selecton of sample itineraries which feature Assam Bengal Navigation Boats
Number of Rooms: 24
Eco Rating: 3
Location: Eastern India & Calcutta
Assam Bengal Navigation is a two boat party offering wilderness cruises along the vast Brahmaputra River.
The boats, ABN Charaidew and ABN Sukapha, are fairly similar in design and are both comprised of 12 cabins - ten with twin beds and two doubles, each with en-suite shower and loo. All of the cabin accommodation is on the upper deck, and there is a well stocked bar and sitting room opening onto the front deck.
The dining room is on the lower deck, and the food is a mixture of Assamese (milder than most Indian cuisine) and international, and is of a very high standard. The boats also have a large sundeck with seating in the shade or sun, perfect for catching the rays and taking in the views.
Why We Love It
Travelling by river boat is a great way to see the spectacular landscape and wildlife of Eastern India.
Frances, Original Traveller
Itineraries that feature Assam Bengal Navigation Boats
Best for: Couples and Solo Travellers
Eastern India Adventure
Do a loop of eastern India's highlights including Dudhwa,
Lucknow, Kolkata and Darjeeling, and take in tea, wildlife, culture
and some delicious...
15 Days
From £5,570pp
Best for: Couples and Honeymoons
The Bhutanese Himalayas and The Andaman Islands
Tasting the purest mountain air and dipping your toes in powder
soft sand on the same trip may seem greedy, yet this incredible
trip ticks both...
16 Days
From £5,075pp
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