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World's longest river voyage to Assam to be launched in December

Barasha Das


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The pioneer of luxury river tourism, Antara Luxury River Cruises will launch the world's longest river cruise in December this year. It will be an epic 51-day cruise along the Ganges and Brahmaputra.

The cruise will embark upon this journey from Kashi in Uttar Pradesh and reach its destination at Dibrugarh in Assam, sailing on 27 smaller rivers across 2 countries and 5 states. It will be onboard Antara's newest Art Deco boutique ship, Antara Ganga Vilas.

Travelers will get a chance to explore the cultures of India as well as South Asia. It caters perfectly to nature lovers, history buffs, and cultural enthusiasts. Moreover, there’s also hop-on and hop-off for people who wish to visit just particular places. The itinerary includes heritage sites in West Bengal, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh and also the UNESCO-protected Sundarbans. It also has visits to archaeological sites spanning over 2500 years. The guests can also visit Matiari and witness the crafting of brassware and textiles by villagers, amongst several other activities.

It also includes experiences like shopping from the floating markets of Barisal to Bagerhat in Bangladesh.

Commenting on this unique itinerary, Raj Singh, Founding President of Antara Luxury River Cruises, said that the itinerary has been created with support from avid travelers and the support of the governments of India and Bangladesh.

The Antara Ganga Vilas is a luxurious blend of refined structure and understated elegance, having 18-suite. Each room is inspired by a color square painted by Bauhaus and Black Mountain teacher Josef Albers, and all fabrics, linens, furniture, and tableware are made in India, some even along the river. Large floor-to-ceiling sash windows offer enchanting river views throughout the ship's vast spaces, enhancing the feeling of walking inside while observing a moving river landscape.

Barasha Das