Rediscover the beauty and vastness of the Brahmaputra River. Home to many magnificent freshwater residents, the Brahmaputra River is one of the key waterways in Asia, spanning 3 848 km (2 391 mi) in length. Recognised as one of the world’s great rivers, but surprisingly, also one of the least known, the expansive Brahmaputra River brims with life, the annual floods rejuvenate the landscapes, sustaining millions of people and some of India’s finest wilderness areas. Glide down this mighty river aboard the impressive ABN Charaidew II.
The latest ship to join the Assam Bengal Navigation Company’s fleet, the ABN Charaidew II expert and modern design boasts an extra-shallow draught and lower profile, in comparison to other more conventional designs, allowing the river vessel to cruise effortlessly and quietly at incredible speeds, making for an exceptionally intimate and immersive river sailing experience.
Responsibly designed, the vessel’s interior reflects a sense of homecoming to Assam, with touches of colonial elegance, brought to life by traditional Assamese designs on hand-woven cotton fabrics. Featuring a comfortable saloon and bar, dining room, a big open sundeck, a gym, and a small spa on-board which offers a wide range of treatments, the Charaidew is the epitome of luxury river cruising.
Accommodation includes 18 air-conditioned, spacious cabins, comprising two Deluxe Cabins and 12 Twin / Double Cabins on the upper deck with four additional Cabins on the main deck. All standard cabins have beautiful French balconies, while the two Deluxe Cabins each have a private balcony. Unpack your suitcases in the liberal cupboard space and under-bed storage, and enjoy stunning panoramic views of the river through large sliding glass windows.
On your journey, encounter the endangered Ganges river dolphin and the smooth-coated otter. Visit Majuli River Island, home to a microcosm of Assamese culture, showcasing a unique way of life. Meander through bustling towns such as Tezpur and Vishnath, gaining insight into the everyday life of the locals in remote villages. Visit the famed Kaziranga National Park and enjoy exclusive morning and afternoon safaris viewing iconic wildlife, including one-horned rhinos, the rare hoolack gibbons, Asiatic elephant and Asiatic buffalo, eastern swamp deer, and tiger. As well as explore the 6th Century Da Parbatia Temple and Ashwaklanta Temple, and archaeological site of the ancient ruins of Madan Kamdev. A brilliant cultural, wildlife and historical river cruise awaits.
What we love about the ABN Charaidew II
- Unwind on the spacious open sundeck watching the gorgeous river drift by and wildlife congregating on the shoreline
- Keep your binoculars handy as the river is also a birdwatcher’s paradise, with almost 500 species such as the oriental honey buzzard, black-shouldered kite, white-tailed eagle and Himalayan griffon calling it home
- Indulge in a rejuvenating massage or wellness treatment in the spa or relax in the comfortable saloon offering a rich library and on-board entertainment
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