India is a country with an unprecedented historical heritage. The long rivers that run through the country bear the traces of several hundred thousand years of Mongolian Empire. India is the seventh largest country in the world and offers atypical, wild and above all incomparable landscapes. If you decide to travel through India on a river cruise, you will not be disappointed.
You can opt for a river cruise on the famous Brahmaputra River. This is the largest river in India stretching over 2900km. It has a very rich and diverse fauna and flora. Your activities during this cruise can be either safaris or learning more about Indian history. This incredible river originates in the Tibetan Himalayas at Mount Kailash and flows into the Bay of Bengal. You will find mythical cities on both sides of the river such as Silghat and Shillong on your cruise in India. The Bharalu River valley also offers some exceptional scenery.
Your cruise to India will be filled with an expedition on the Ganges. Rising in the Central Himalayas, it is India's first river. The river is very important for locals as it is the scene of several religious festivals, Hinduism and Buddhism are major for Indians. Thus you will be able to discover an atypical way of life by visiting the most beautiful holy cities of the country like Benares, Gaya, Bodhgaya, Bhagalpur, Chandernagore and the region of Calcutta.
