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A conscious luxury collection of small ships, boats and safari lodges along the Ganges & Brahmaputra ASSAM BENGAL NAVIGATION are pioneers in this exploration.

Anyone who has travelled by train or plane through India, or who has been driven on Indian roads, will be amazed to learn that there is actually a way to travel through the country in total serenity and comfort. Yet it is in fact possible to cruise for some 1750 miles on the rivers and inland waterways of India, passing through great cities, alongside wildlife sanctuaries and historical monuments

and into the heart of rural India. ASSAM BENGAL NAVIGATION is an Indo-British joint venture, with offices in Assam, Bengal and UK. With 3 privately owned cruise ships, we are the largest and most experienced operator on Indian rivers. In 2003 ABN pioneered long-distance river cruising in India with our unique cruises on the River Brahmaputra in Assam, and in 2007 we were also the first to run cruises on the River Hugli (also known as lower Ganges) between Kolkata and the Ganges. We were awarded the Indian National Tourism Award for Innovation in 2004-5. Experience counts for everything here, and our expertise in the field of river cruising on both waterways is unrivalled. Our first luxury river boat, the “ABN Charaidew”, with 12 air-conditoned en-suite cabins was joined in 2006 by her near-identical sister ship “ABN Sukapha”. Cruises operate in Assam from October to April, and in Bengal virtually all through the year. Our fleet has increased with the launch of “ABN Rajmahal” in February 2014, a 22-cabin boat specifically designed for water levels on the Ganges.

26/04/2025

Our longtime ship crew are the heart of who we are - true ambassadors of our company, our rivers, and our home that we ⚓️

19/04/2025

Where Assamese heritage finds its rhythm on the river - a la Charaidew ⚓️

that we designed by our 2nd gen steward - our very own creative head Antara Phookan
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17/04/2025

Rongali Bihu, the most vibrant festival of Assam, marks the Assamese New Year and the arrival of spring with music, dance, and joy. Celebrated in mid-April, it’s a time when communities come alive with the beat of the dhol, the sway of the Bihu dance, and homes are filled with the aroma of traditional sweets. Rooted in gratitude for the harvest and hope for new beginnings, Rongali Bihu is a beautiful blend of tradition, rhythm, and renewal.

The celebration of the cow during Rongali Bihu takes place on the first day of the festival, known as Goru Bihu (literally Cow Bihu), and it’s a heartfelt tribute to the vital role of cattle in agrarian life. This act is not just ritualistic, it reflects a deep sense of respect and spiritual connection between farmers and their livestock, acknowledging them as partners in sustenance and prosperity.

11/04/2025

Open your heart (and your stomach 😉 to new flavours and new experiences that you will ⚓️

This is al fresco dining carved out for you as you cruise India’s greatest Himalayan Rivers.

04/04/2025

When we seek blessings (in any form) wherever we go, we are not only opening our hearts to new experiences, we are also expanding our presence and radiating even more positive energy into the world.
Expanding 💗

23/03/2025

Riverine community culture and nature have always been at the heart of our Himalayan river voyages that we

07/03/2025

Both our boutique expedition ships on the Ganges ( pic #1 & pic #2 ) and the Brahmaputra River ( scroll to pic #3 & pic #4 with queen sized bed in the cabin) have dedicated cabins for solo travellers. They are designed to be cozy and oh, so very comfortable for solo travellers. Also, this means no single supplement 🙂

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19/02/2025

This Ganges river cruise is an ideal introduction to incredible India and a colourful cultural immersion of rural India and its riverine communities sans les crowds ⚓️

12/01/2025

Private cruising on local crafted houseboats I & II made entirely of wood in old school style of Assam.

17/12/2024

Our petit expedition cruise ship - ABN Sukapha is one of our favourite vessels with so much character designed for the explorer spirited feel.

14/12/2024

Soulful vibrational energy spread across the Himalayan rivers for those who seek to see beyond the obvious layer 🙏

08/12/2024

Grateful for glorious winter days like these that we

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Guwahati
781003

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 7pm
Tuesday	11am - 7pm
Wednesday	11am - 7pm
Thursday	11am - 7pm
Friday	11am - 7pm

Website

http://www.assambengalnavigation.com/

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