Luxury Expedition Cruisesin Undiscovered India

2018–2020

Assam and the mighty Brahmaputra River plusThe Golden Triangle, Wildlife touring & Bhutan

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Learn about the great cultures of India and cruise - for an ‘Experiential Journey’ on the Brahmaputra, one of the great rivers of India - onboard the luxury expedition vessel, MV Mahabaahu.

Mahabaahu have won numerous awards, here are just a few:• National Tourism Award (2015-16) Category: Ministry Of Tourism for Best Adventure Tour Operator• Travel Award 2015, Category: CNBC Awaaz for Best Luxury Cruiseline • National Tourism Award (2011-12): Category - Most Innovative Tour Operator for MV Mahabaahu.

“This leisurely boat journey down the fast-flowing Brahmaputra River in far north-east India is bound to open your eyes and mind to life-changing sights and spell-binding experiences, delivering tranquility and adrenaline in equal measures.”Tricia Welsh, Freelance Journalist

Starting from close to the holy Lake of Mansarovar, located in the shadows of Mount Kailash, in the mystical land of Tibet, is the world’s third greatest river - variously called the Tsangpo in Tibet, the Siang in Arunachal Pradesh, the Brahmaputra in Assam and the Padma in Bangladesh. The Brahmaputra in Assam spans from 3 to 40 km across, flowing under the shadows of the eastern Himalayas with mountains reaching a height of over 7400m. The world’s largest river island, Majuli, is located in its midst. The area along the river is a true natural history paradise. Here you find over 850 different species of birds, freshwater dolphins, and four national parks with abundant elephants, wild buffalo and one-horned Rhinos in the UNESCO World Heritage site, Kaziranga National Park.

India is a land of great monuments and over 1.2 billion people, where every religion prospers in harmony in 19 languages and over 1600 dialects. The people and the cultures of the country offer a diversity of experiences, colours and lifestyles, which is continental in nature. Over the years we’ve walked off many a beaten path:

• Untouched and little-explored regions along the river Brahmaputra while on a luxury cruise, next to the tribal heartlands of Arunachal and Nagaland in the mystical North East.

• Viewing the grand monuments of the ‘Golden Triangle’, like the Taj Mahal (a great monument to love), the Mughal and Rajput Forts and Palaces.

• Into the Indian countryside, to experience the tribal and rural life where 70% of India still lives.

• A journey through the picturesque kingdom of Bhutan, one of the last Shangri-las. This Himalayan kingdom is a preserve of the living history of the Lamaistic Buddhist culture.

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9 NIGHTSDeparture dates 201828 Sep, 12 Oct, 26 Oct, 7 DecDeparture dates 201929 Mar, 12 Apr, 11 Oct, 25 Oct, 8 Nov,22 NovDeparture dates 202017 Jan, 31Jan, 14 Feb, 28 Feb, 13 Mar, 27 Mar, 24 Apr

This itinerary combines the best of two worlds – the great cultural experience of Kolkata and the soft adventure of a river cruise on the Brahmaputra River, onboard the MV Mahabaahu.

HIGHLIGHTS• Visit Victoria Memorial, Kolkata's best known monument• Explore the Indian Museum in Kolkata• Visit Eastern India's Largest Flower market in Kolkata• See St Paul's Cathedral, the first Episcopal Church of the East• Pay a visit to Mother Teresa's house• The Goddess of Desire's Kamakhya Temple• Spectacular bird & wildlife viewing on the Brahmaputra River catch a glimpse of the Gangetic dolphins• Enjoy a meal at the Haruchirai Tea Estate near Jorhat and learn about the colonial history of tea• Take a jeep safari to Kaziranga National Park^, a UNESCO World Heritage site and home to 180 different animals, including elephants, deer, bison, birds and the greater one-horned Indian rhinoceros• Search for tigers on an elephant safari^ in Kaziranga National Park• Take a boat safari where the Dhansari & Brahmaputra Rivers converge• Learn the stories of Lord Vishnu enacted by the students of Gemur Satra near the Luit River• Meet the Mishing people in their village• See Sibsagar's Shiva Temple, constructed in the year 1734, believed to be the highest Shiva temple in India• Visit Peacock Island to see Golden Langurs - found only in Assam

ITINERARYDay 1 Arrive Kolkata | Transfer to hotel Day 2 Sightseeing in Kolkata (B) Day 3 Transfer to airport | Fly to Guwahati | Transfer to ship | Visit

Kamakhya Temple & Peacock Island (B,L,D) Day 4 Village Visit (B,L,D)Day 5 Silghat | Jute Mill visit (B,L,D) Day 6 Kaziranga National Park safari | Weavers Village Bishwanath

Ghat (B,L,D) Day 7 River boat safari searching for wildlife (B,L,D) Day 8 Mishing Village Visit (B,L,D) Day 9 Visit to Kamlabari Satra/Luit River for Visha story

performance (B,L,D) Day 10 Disembark | Transfer to Jorhat | Haruchiari Tea Estate | Fly to

Kolkata. (B,L) *Subject to weather & river conditions. Detailed itinerary & information available upon request.

INCLUSIONS• All transfers throughout• 2 night 5-star hotel stay at the Oberoi Grand, Kolkata with

breakfast• Sightseeing in Kolkata• Indian domestic flights as per the itinerary below

• 7 night cruise aboard MV Mahabaahu from Guwahati to Neamati Ghat• Buffet breakfast, buffet lunch and sit down dinner• 1 cocktail drink with each dinner onboard• Arrival welcome glass of Champagne• 2 glasses of domestic beer/wine during your welcome dinner• 1 cocktail and 2 glasses of domestic beer/wine with farewell dinner• Tea/coffee maker in all cabins plus complimentary cookies• Entrance fees/National Park permits• All excursions, performances & activities (see highlights) with bottled water• English-speaking guides- Complimentary towels and juice after each excursion• Complimentary shoe cleaning after each excursion

Category AUD ppfrom*

Twin SuperiorRiver View

Twin SuperiorBalcony

Twin Suite

Single River View

$4,985

$5,595

$6,675$8,765

CRUISE INCLUSIONS

onboard MV Mahabaahu plus Kolkata Tour

The cruise also operates in reverse (downstream).Please enquire for prices - multiple departure dates available.3

(prices based on Sep18-Apr19departures. Contact us for 2019/2020season prices)

ITINERARYDay 1 Arrive Kolkata | Transfer to hotel Day 2 Sightseeing in Kolkata (B) Day 3 Transfer to airport | Fly to Guwahati | Transfer to ship | Visit Kamakhya Temple & Peacock Island (B,L,D) Day 4 Village Visit (B,L,D)Day 5 Silghat | Jute Mill visit (B,L,D) Day 6 Kaziranga National Park safari | Weavers Village Bishwanath Ghat (B,L,D) Day 7 River boat safari searching for wildlife (B,L,D) Day 8 Mishing Village Visit (B,L,D) Day 9 Visit to Kamlabari Satra/Luit River for Visha story performance (B,L,D) Day 10 Disembark | Transfer to Jorhat | Haruchiari Tea Estate | Fly to Kolkata.| Transfer to hotel (B,L)Day 11 Fly to Paro | Transfer to Thimphu hotel (B,L,D)Day 12 Thimphu sightseeing (B,L,D)Day 13 Transfer to Punakha | Sightseeing Punakha (B,L,D)Day 14 Transfer to Paro | Sightseeing (B,L,D)Day 15 Sightseeing Paro (B,L,D)Day 16 Transfer to airport, Fly to Bangkok (B)

15 NIGHTSDeparture dates 201828 Sep, 12 Oct, 26 Oct, 7 DecDeparture dates 201929 Mar, 12 Apr, 11 Oct, 25 Oct, 8 Nov,22 NovDeparture dates 202017 Jan, 31Jan, 14 Feb, 28 Feb, 13 Mar, 27 Mar

Category AUD ppfrom*

Twin SuperiorRiver View

Twin SuperiorBalcony

Twin Suite

Single River View

$12,995

$13,610

$14,675$19,645

Brahmaputra River cruise

This fascinating tour takes you on a journey through the beautiful and picturesque kingdom of Bhutan, one of the last Shangri-las of the world. Temples and monasteries abound in this beautiful land.

Explore the glorious Indian state of Assam as you cruise along the Brahmaputra River, with visits to tea plantations, Kaziranga wildlife sanctuary, temples and monasteries.

HIGHLIGHTS• Visit Victoria Memorial, the Indian Museum and St Paul's Cathedral in Kolkata• Pay a visit to Mother Teresa's house• Explore Eastern India's Largest Flower market in Kolkata• See the Goddess of Desire's Kamakhya Temple• Spectacular bird & wildlife viewing on the Brahmaputra River - Catch

a glimpse of the Gangetic dolphins• Enjoy a meal at the Haruchirai Tea Estate near Jorhat and learn about

the colonial history of tea• Take a jeep safari to Kaziranga National Park^, a UNESCO World

Heritage site and home to 180 different animals, including elephants, deer, bison, birds and the Greater One-horned Indian Rhinoceros

• Search for tigers on an elephant safari in Kaziranga National Park^

• Take a boat safari where the Dhansari & Brahmaputra Rivers converge

• Learn the stories of Lord Vishnu enacted by the students of Gemur Satra near the Luit River

• Meet the Mishing people in their village• See Sibsagar's Shiva Temple, constructed in the year 1734, believed

to be the highest Shiva temple in India• Visit Peacock Island to see Golden Langurs - found only in Assam• Fly over the Himalayas, the world's highest peaks• Visit Tashichhodzong, a medieval fortress & monstery• See Thimphu's School of Arts & Crafts plus the Tango Gompa and

National Library• Take a picture of the famous Tigers Nest Monastery• Drive the dramatic Wang Chhu & Paro Chhu river valleys• See Ta Dzong's National Museum and Fortress of the Heap of Jewels plus much more...

INCLUSIONS• All transfers throughout• 2 night pre-cruise and 1 night post-cruise hotel stay at the Oberoi Grand, Kolkata with breakfast• Sightseeing in Kolkata• 7 night cruise aboard MV Mahabaahu from Guwahati to Neamati Ghat.

(See page 3 for cruise inclusions)• Indian domestic flights & flight to Bangkok as per the itinerary opposite• 5 night Bhutan post-cruise extension including private touring &

accommodation at Thimphu, Punakha & Paro with all meals, transport & sightseeing

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WestBengal

ArunachalPradesh

Myanmar

China

Manipur

SilghatBishwanath

GhatMajuli

Neamati Ghat

Jorhat

Kolkata

Meghalaya

Bangladesh

Kaziranga National Park

ParoThimphu

Punakha

Guwahati

FlightRiver CruiseDrive

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Flight to Bangkok

(prices based on October 2018departures only - other dates atvarying prices - please contact usfor details)The cruise also operates in reverse (downstream). Please

enquire for prices - multiple departure dates available.

onboard MV Mahabaahuplus Bhutan Tour

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WestBengal

Nagaland

ArunachalPradesh

China

Manipur

Silghat

BishwanathGhat Majuli

Neamati GhatSibsagar

Kolkata

Meghalaya

Bangladesh

Kaziranga National Park

Bhutan

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FlightRiver CruiseDrive

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ITINERARYDay 1 Arrive Delhi | Transfer to hotelDay 2 Sightseeing in Old & New Delhi (B)Day 3 Drive to Agra | Red Fort & Taj Mahal (B)Day 4 Drive to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri | Dinner with local

family (B,D)Day 5 Sightseeing of Jaipur includes Palace of Winds (Photo

Stop), Amber Fort, City Palace and Jantar Mantar (Observatory) (B)

Day 6 Transfer to airport | Fly to Guwahati | Transfer to ship | Visit Kamakhya Temple & Peacock Island (B,L,D)

Day 7 Village Visit (B,L,D)Day 8 Silghat | Jute Mill visit (B,L,D) Day 9 Kaziranga National Park safari | Weavers Village

Bishwanath Ghat (B,L,D) Day 10 River boat safari searching for wildlife (B,L,D) Day 11 Mishing Village Visit (B,L,D) Day 12 Visit to Kamlabari Satra/Luit River for Visha story performance (B,L,D) Day 13 Disembark | Transfer to Jorhat | Haruchiari Tea Estate | Fly to Kolkata. (B,L) *Subject to weather & river conditions. Detailed itinerary & information available upon request.

Brahmaputra River cruiseonboard MV Mahabaahu plusGolden Triangle Tour

This tour offers you an itinerary with a difference, combining a visit to some of the iconic monuments of the Golden Triangle with a cruise on the Brahmaputra River.

INCLUSIONS• All transfers throughout• 5 nights of private car touring from Delhi - Agra - Jaipur including luxury

hotel stays with breakfasts and private English-speaking guides.• 7 night cruise aboard MV Mahabaahu from Guwahati to Neamati Ghat (see page 3 for cruise inclusions) • Indian domestic flights as per the itinerary opposite

HIGHLIGHTS• Enjoy a bicycle rickshaw ride as part of your tour in Old and New Delhi• Take a sunset tour of the Taj Mahal• Vist the famous Red Fort of Agra, Fatehpur Sikri enroute to Jaipur & The

Palace of the Winds• See the Goddess of Desire's Kamakhya Temple• Spectacular bird & wildlife viewing on the Brahmaputra River - Catch a

glimpse of the Gangetic dolphins• Enjoy a meal at the Haruchirai Tea Estate near Jorhat and learn about

the colonial history of tea• Take a jeep safari to Kaziranga National Park^, a UNESCO World

Heritage site and home to 180 different animals, including elephants, deer, bison, birds and the greater one-horned Indian rhinoceros

• Search for tigers on an elephant safari in Kaziranga National Park^

• Take a boat safari where the Dhansari & Brahmaputra Rivers converge• Learn the stories of Lord Vishnu enacted by the students of Gemur

Satra near the Luit River• Meet the Mishing people in their village• See Sibsagar's Shiva Temple, constructed in the year 1734, beleived to

be the highest Shiva temple in India• Visit Peacock Island to see Golden Langurs - found only in Assam

12 NIGHTSDeparture dates 201825 Sep, 9 Oct, 23 Oct, 4 DecDeparture dates 20199 Apr, 8 Oct, 22 Oct, 5 Nov, 19 NovDeparture dates 202014 Jan, 28 Jan, 11 Feb, 25 Feb,10 Mar, 24 Mar

Category AUD ppfrom*

Twin SuperiorRiver View

Twin SuperiorBalcony

Twin Suite

Single River View

$6,285

$6,895

$7,975$10,625

The cruise also operates in reverse (downstream).Please enquire for prices - multiple departure dates available.5

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Wildlife Safari byLand & River

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WestBengal

Nagaland

ArunachalPradesh

China

Manipur

Silghat

BishwanathGhat Majuli

Neamati GhatSibsagar

Kolkata

Meghalaya

Kaziranga National Park

Guwahati

Bhutan

IndiaJorhat

FlightRiver CruiseDrive

Bangladesh2

ITINERARYDay 1 Arrive Delhi | Transfer to hotelDay 2 Fly to Jabalpur | Transfer to Bandhavgarh (B,D)Day 3 Bandhavgarh - 2 game drives (B,L,D)Day 4 Bandhavgarh - 2 game drives (B,L,D)Day 5 Bandhavgarh am game drive | Transfer to Kanha (B,L,D)Day 6 Kanha - 2 game drives (B,L,D)Day 7 Kanha - 2 game drives (B,L,D)Day 8 Kanha am game drive | Transfer to Pench (B,L,D)Day 9 Pench - Morning game drive (B,L,D)Day 10 Pench - 2 game drives (B,L,D)Day 11 Transfer to Nagpur | Fly to Kolkata | Transfer to hotel (B)Day 12 Sightseeing in Kolkata (B) Day 13 Transfer to airport | Fly to Guwahati | Transfer to ship |

Visit Kamakhya Temple & Peacock Island (B,L,D) Day 14 Village Visit (B,L,D)Day 15 Silghat | Jute Mill visit (B,L,D) Day 16 Kaziranga National Park safari | Weavers Village

Bishwanath Ghat (B,L,D) Day 17 River boat safari searching for wildlife (B,L,D) Day 18 Mishing Village Visit (B,L,D) Day 19 Visit to Kamlabari Satra/Luit River for Visha story

performance (B,L,D) Day 20 Disembark | Transfer to Jorhat | Haruchiari Tea Estate |

Fly to Kolkata. (B,L) *Subject to weather & river conditions. Detailed itinerary & information available upon request.

19 NIGHTSDeparture dates 20182 Oct, 16 Oct, 27 NovDeparture dates 20191 Apr, 1 Oct, 15 Oct, 29 Oct, 12 NovDeparture dates 20207 Jan, 21 Jan, 4 Feb, 18 Feb,3 Mar, 17 Mar

Category AUD ppfrom

Twin SuperiorRiver View

Twin SuperiorBalcony

Twin Suite

Single River View

$11,285

$11,895

$12,965

$16,655

SOME HIGHLIGHTS• Explore 3 Indian National Parks (Bandhavgarh, Kanha & Pench)• Take part in 13 game park safari drives• Support the efforts of the Indian Government to protect endangered

tigers in the wild by visiting Tiger Reserve parks.• Enjoy delicious local cuisine• Search for deer, antelope, bison, leopard, sloth bear, birds, wild boar

and much more...• Visit Victoria Memorial, Indian Museum & St Paul's Cathedral in

Kolkata• Pay a visit to Mother Teresa's house• The Goddess of Desire's Kamakhya Temple• Enjoy a meal at the Haruchirai Tea Estate• Take a jeep safari to Kaziranga National Park^, a UNESCO World

Heritage site and home to 180 different animals, including elephants, deer, bison, birds and the greater one-horned Indian rhinoceros

• Search for tigers on an elephant safari in Kaziranga National Park^

• Take a boat safari where the Dhansari & Brahmaputra Rivers converge to see spectacular bird & wildlife

• Visit Eastern India's Largest Flower market in Kolkata• Watch enacted stories of Lord Vishnu• Meet the Mishing people in their village• See Sibsagar's Shiva Temple• Visit Peacock Island to see Golden Langurs - found only in Assam

INCLUSIONS• All transfers throughout• 1 night Delhi stay with breakfast• 3 night Bandhavgarh National Park stay at the King's Lodge with all

meals & 5 game park drives (non AC)• 3 night Kanha National Park stay at the Kanha Earth Lodge with all

meals & 5 game park drives (non AC)• 3 night Pench National Park stay at the Pench Tree Lodge with all meals

& 3 game park drives (non AC)• 2 night hotel stay at the Oberoi Grand, Kolkata with breakfast• Sightseeing in Kolkata• 7 night cruise aboard MV Mahabaahu from Guwahati to Neamati Ghat (see page 3 for cruise inclusions) • Indian domestic flights as per the itinerary opposite

Jabalpur

DelhiUttar

Punjab

Bandhavgarh

Kanha

PenchNagpur

(prices based on October 2018departures only - other dates atvarying prices - please contact usfor details)The cruise also operates in reverse (downstream).

Please enquire for prices - multiple departure datesavailable.6

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23 TWIN & DOUBLE CABINS• 2 Suites with balcony (26.3m2)• 9 Superior Cabins with balcony (19.1 – 21.4m2)• 12 Superior Cabins without balcony (14m2)

FEATURES• Satellite TV, safe, mini-bar, in-house phone and ensuite

bathroom.• Airconditioned cabins and restaurant/lounge areas.• Elevator connects all decks, except stairs to sundeck. • 30 staff/crew.• Local and Continental menus using locally-sourced ingredients,

served in the main restaurant. Please advise any dietary requirements.

• 2 supervised excursion tenders ferry guests safely to and from the vessel. All shore excursions are escorted.

• Currency on board is Indian Rupees only. All major credit cards are accepted.

• All cruising during daylight hours to take advantage of the spectacular scenery

• Features a swimming pool,steam & sauna room, Jacuzzi and hair salon

• Tailor onboard (extra cost)

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While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this brochure, Cruise Traveller cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions. Itineraries, dates and pricing were correct at the time of printing and are subject to change or may be withdrawn at any time. Special conditions apply. All rates converted from INR/USD and subject to currency fluctuation until paid in full. A good level of mobility is required in order to fully enjoy this holiday experience. All passports, vaccinations and visas are the responsibility of the travelling guest to secure prior to departure from Australia.Travel insiurance is required and not included.Far Horizons and Cruise Traveller reserve the right to change, correct errors, withdraw from sale any or all fares, itineraries and fees.^Kaziranga National Park is open from 1st Nov-30th Apr. There are no elephant-safari or jeep safaris between May and October. Boat safaris will be offered instead during these months.

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