India Expedition – Kolkata, Kaziranga, and The Brahmaputra River
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions · Charaidew II · 10 days
Day 1: Arrive in Kolkata and transfer to The Oberoi Grand Hotel or the ITC Royal Bengal Hotel. Formerly known as Calcutta, the city was founded in 1690 by the East India Trading Company and served as India's capital under the British Raj for over 125 years. Day 2: Venture out early into Kolkata to beat the heat and legendary Indian traffic. As the city wakes up, take in its bustling streets as people commute to work, or head to the River Hooghly where they cleanse and purify themselves. You'll witness this cleansing ritual amongst the colorful riverside flower market where all the city's religious flowers originate. Explore the roots of the British Raj in India alongside Armenian and…
The sailing, in facts
| Operator | National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions |
|---|---|
| Ship | Charaidew II |
| Length | 10 days |
| Region | Asia & Mekong |
| Departures | 6 listed · 2027-02-25 to 2028-03-16 |
Day by day
| Day | Where |
|---|---|
| Days 1–3 | Kolkata, India |
| Day 3 | Air travel |
| Day 3 | Jorhat, India |
| Day 3 | Cruise starts |
| Day 3 | Nimati Ghat, India |
| Day 4 | Majuli, India |
| Day 5 | Kaziranga National Park, India |
| Days 5–6 | Biswanath Ghat, India |
| Day 7 | Silghat, India |
| Day 7 | Kaziranga National Park, India |
| Days 7–8 | Silghat, India |
| Day 8 | Singri, Assam, India, India |
| Days 9–10 | Guwahati, India |
| Day 10 | Air travel |
| Days 10–11 | Kolkata, India |
Every departure
| Departs | Returns | Days | Ship | Offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-02-25 | 2027-03-07 | 10 | Charaidew II | Yes |
| 2027-03-04 | 2027-03-14 | 10 | Charaidew II | Yes |
| 2027-03-11 | 2027-03-21 | 10 | Charaidew II | Yes |
| 2028-03-02 | 2028-03-12 | 10 | Charaidew II | Yes |
| 2028-03-09 | 2028-03-19 | 10 | Charaidew II | Yes |
| 2028-03-16 | 2028-03-26 | 10 | Charaidew II | Yes |
Current offers
- 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
- Special Offer for Solo Travelers — Valid for Travel Now Through 31 Dec 2028
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