Running to its own rhythm - Meet the Brahmaputra in Assam
Rivers and their tributaries are storytellers. They bring tales from the lands that they flow through, of the people and creatures that live there. And so does the great Brahmaputra.
The Brahmaputra’s journey through Assam is one wrought with stories.
There are multiple communities that live along and around the mighty river. Some are still trying to strengthen their identities, some have already made their place. But whoever you are, the mighty river forms an indispensable relationship with everything it touches along the way. And it shapes their destiny. The fate of all that lives on the banks or on the islands of this mighty, untamed river, are tied to its moods and changing courses. And they all evolve with the course of the river. They respectfully submit to it and revere it.
This journey takes you along the river, opening windows into the cultures and stories of the various communities and wildlife, along the river. It will open our minds to what living with uncertainty truly is and how this uncertainty builds resilience and innovation.
On this journey, you will visit Kaziranga National Park, you will be guests with a Mising family on Majuli Island and you will cruise down the river on a luxury boat specially designed to navigate the Brahmaputra.
You will be living aboard a luxurious cruise while travelling the length of the river.
You will get a chance to live in a comfortable, very local,homestay on Majuli island, bringing you closer to the community and their lifestyle.
You will connect and engage with the people of multiple communities that have made the area in and around the river, their home over many years.
You will get an insight into local indigenous food.
You will have the opportunity to connect with and have intriguing conversations with new people while learning to live in harmony like family
You need to be an adult (18 years and above)
You are 8 years and above, accompanied by an adult
You have good health with no serious complications/afflictions.
Anyone with a history of any severe illnesses should check with their doctor before confirming this journey.
We have created this journey as a serious connection and understanding of the river and how it impacts people and life in totality around it, as well as raise funds for a much needed cause. We encourage travellers to keep an open mind and heart, respect others’ privacy and freedom of speech and expression
While we have thoroughly researched every detail of the logistics, destination and we are working with the best partners for this, travel of any sort might throw us some unexpected surprises. These turn out to be lovely surprises more often than not but every now and then there might be a hiccup. But we like to see this as an ‘adventure’ or ‘learning’.
Duration: 10 days
Group Size: 2 – 10 pax
Trip Dates: November 2023 to March 2024
Price: INR 3,80,000 pp
Advance Deposit: 15%
**This amount is to secure your place on this journey. It will be adjusted in the final total amount for the journey. If cancelled, this amount is non-refundable.
**Inclusions
All accommodation
Arrival and departure shared transfers
All excursions and entry fees
All transfers as mentioned in the itinerary
Full board during the stay onboard the cruise
Stay, activities and food in Majuli as mentioned in the itinerary
Service of an English-speaking guide onboard and during excursions
Ferry ticket
GST
Donation towards Pottery Village of Salmora
5% per person will be donated to flood relief measures for the Pottery Village of Salmora on Majuli that suffers from heavy erosion due to floods and also cultural erosion due to a lack of funds and infrastructure and support from the government.
This village is disconnected from the mainstream. The government doesn’t send help to this area as they do not have enough people to vote for them. To learn more as to the what they are facing please read this : https://www.indiawaterportal.org/articles/broken-pots-and-dreams
https://neda.org.in/2021/01/06/survival-amidst-cultural-erosion-potters-of-salmora-majuli/
Notes:
- Tour prices may change if there is any hike in fuel & Govt. taxes.
- The cruise itinerary is subject to river conditions.
Pottery and boat-making villages articles :
Survival amidst cultural erosion: Potters of Salmora, Majuli
https://www.majuliislands.com/2018/06/village-pottery-industry-rich-heritage.html
https://www.indiawaterportal.org/articles/broken-pots-and-dreams
Ferocious river threatens potters’ livelihood
