Join Assam Bengal Navigation for the trip of a lifetime. This iconic cruise, upstream or downstream with return journey by local rail, takes you along the intimate Hooghly (a.k.a. Lower Ganges), which flows from Farakka on the main river down to Kolkata! Sightseeing of the Ganges River valley dotted with old colonial towns, countryside colourful villages, places of worship, lesser-known incredible monuments - this cruise also takes you to Murshidabad, capital of the Nawabs of Bengal.
Special highlights are delightful little known Bengali Terracotta temples and a visit to the school we support on the riverbanks. Cruising on Indian rivers since 2003, Assam Bengal Navigation was the first to open the doors to luxury Indian river expeditions, and we have expanded our portfolio to own and operate a fleet of 4 specially-designed small ships on the Ganges and Brahmaputra Rivers as well as jungle lodges and houseboats. We create unique, authentic, community-engaged expeditions experienced in relative luxury on India's greatest rivers. View the full itinerary here.
Included in your 7 night trip for 2 is accommodation onboard our boutique expedition ship (ABN Rajmahal in a main Deck Cabin with french balcony and ensuite bathroom), all meals, excursions, entry fees, English-speaking guide onboard, all transfers mentioned in the itinerary. The Assam Bengal Navigation style is to reflect a sense of homecoming to the distinct regions in which we operate, which can be seen throughout the ABN experience from the ambience and decor of the ship interiors to the culturally immersive experiences on and off-board.
With the official registration of ABN Foundation in 2017, we have formalised our community development efforts by adopting a school in Bengal and another school in Assam. We aim to help more schools through inspired teachers who want to improve the rural education system and effectively provide opportunities for eager students. Learn more here. Assam Bengal Navigation is a proud Platinum Sponsor of the Center for Responsible Travel (CREST), committed to responsible tourism research and development globally.