India by Land and River – Taj Mahal, Safaris, and The Brahmaputra
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions · Charaidew II · 17 days
Day 1: Arrive in New Delhi, the capital of India, and transfer to the Taj Mahal Hotel. Gather with your fellow travelers this evening for a welcome briefing, reception, and dinner at the hotel. Day 2: In the morning, fly to Jabalpur on the recommended flight; transfers to the airport and luggage assistance will be provided. Upon arrival, drive to Bandhavgarh National Park to your luxury tented accommodations at the Oberoi Vindhyavilas Wildlife Resort. Enjoy dinner at the resort. Day 3: Enjoy morning and afternoon jeep safaris through Bandhavgarh National Park, which offer chances of spotting tigers, leopards, wild boar, and more than 250 species of birds, including the vibrant green…
The sailing, in facts
| Operator | National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions |
|---|---|
| Ship | Charaidew II |
| Length | 17 days |
| Region | Asia & Mekong |
| Departures | 6 listed · 2027-02-18 to 2028-03-09 |
Day by day
| Day | Where |
|---|---|
| Days 1–2 | New Delhi, India |
| Day 2 | Air travel |
| Day 2 | Jabalpur, India |
| Days 2–5 | Bandhavgarh National Park, India, India |
| Day 5 | Jabalpur, India |
| Day 5 | Air travel |
| Days 5–6 | Delhi, India |
| Day 6 | Agra Bear Rescue Facility, India, India |
| Days 6–8 | Agra, India |
| Day 8 | Delhi, India |
| Day 8 | Air travel |
| Days 8–10 | Kolkata, India |
| Day 10 | Air travel |
| Day 10 | Jorhat, India |
| Day 10 | Cruise starts |
| Day 10 | Nimati Ghat, India |
| Day 11 | Majuli, India |
| Day 12 | Kaziranga National Park, India |
| Days 12–13 | Biswanath Ghat, India |
| Day 14 | Silghat, India |
| Day 14 | Kaziranga National Park, India |
| Days 14–15 | Silghat, India |
| Day 15 | Singri, Assam, India, India |
| Days 16–17 | Guwahati, India |
| Day 17 | Air travel |
| Days 17–18 | Kolkata, India |
Every departure
| Departs | Returns | Days | Ship | Offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-02-18 | 2027-03-07 | 17 | Charaidew II | Yes |
| 2027-02-25 | 2027-03-14 | 17 | Charaidew II | Yes |
| 2027-03-04 | 2027-03-21 | 17 | Charaidew II | Yes |
| 2028-02-24 | 2028-03-12 | 17 | Charaidew II | Yes |
| 2028-03-02 | 2028-03-19 | 17 | Charaidew II | Yes |
| 2028-03-09 | 2028-03-26 | 17 | Charaidew II | Yes |
Current offers
- Special Offer for Solo Travelers — Valid for Travel Now Through 31 Dec 2028
- 50% Reduced Deposit — Valid for Travel 01 Oct 2026 - 31 Dec 2027
- 5% Savings on Groups of 8 or more — Valid for Travel Now Through 24 Aug 2029
Supplier offers, from the Virtuoso promotions feed. They stack with the advisor benefits on the booking rather than replacing them — how that works.
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