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Ports-of-Call on the Brahmaputra River

Here you can find a list of some of the more common river cruise ports along the Brahmaputra River as it flows through Asia.  These may be the most common, but there may be others that can be found on select river cruises.  Your River Cruise Artist can provide you with the full itinerary and all ports for any river cruise that you may be interested in, on any river cruise operator. Explore the Brahmaputra River further and learn more about it’s ports-of-call.

Biswanath Ghat

India

The word ‘Ghat’ in India means ‘River Landing Stairs’. Biswanath Ghat is a small village adjacent to the Brahmaputra River and is the port location for river cruisers as they sail the region. Biswanath Ghat is known locally as Gupta Kashi and was home to the temple of 330 million gods. The ghat has a cluster of unique temples to different gods. Many of the area temples lie under the waters of the burgeoning Brahmaputra during the summer months when the runoff from the snow packed Himalayas is at its greatest. When these ancient temples reappear in the other months they are used for local religious ceremonies to the gods.

Guwahati

India

Guwahati is a large city on the banks of the Brahmaputra River in the remote northeast state of Assam, India with the awe-inspiring Himalayas as a background. Guwahati is known for its many religious sites including the Kamakhya Temple, sitting on a hill, that features shrines to the Hindu gods Shiva and Vishnu. You will also find the 18th century Navagraha Temple, which is an astronomical center with shrines to the planets and stars. Umananda Temple, found on Peacock Island in the Brahmaputra, is dedicated to the god Shiva and is covered with ornate carvings.

Jorhat

India

Jorhat is one of the largest and most economically and culturally important cities of the Assam state of India. Together with Guwahati it forms the vast majority of the population along the mighty Brahmaputra River and is a must-stop for river cruisers. Jorhat was the last capital of the Ahom Kingdom and is home to many historical monuments of the rich Assamese culture. Several Sattras or monasteries here are headed by Satradhikars that teach Vaishnavism, which was introduced by Srimanta Sankardeva in the late 15th century. Each Sattra has a wealth of Vaishnavite scriptures and extensive farm lands cultivated by the Bhakats, or monks, of the Sattras.

Kaziranga National Park

India

In the heart of Assam and spread across the floodplains of the wide but shallow Brahmaputra River, this national park is one of the last areas in eastern India virtually undisturbed by humans. It is inhabited by the world’s largest population of one-horned rhinoceroses, as well as many mammals, including tigers, elephants, panthers and bears, and thousands of birds of hundreds of species. Ganges River dolphins swim in the waters of the park, and it is visited by many rare migratory birds. Gray pelicans roost near Kaziranga village. You will be sure to see many of the wildlife species as you cruise along the river enjoying your Brahmaputra River safari.

Majuli

India

Mājuli is a small city near the confluence of the Subansiri and Brahmaputra Rivers in the Assam state of far-eastern India. Mājuli lies on what is considered the world’s largest river-island, although erosion by the waters of the Brahmaputra have reduced its size considerably over time. Mājuli has been known as the cultural capital of Assamese civilization since the 16th century. Written records describe the visit of Srimanta Sankardeva, a 16th century social reformer and pioneer of the medieval-age neo-Vaishnavite movement. He preached here a monotheist form of Hinduism called Vaishnavism and established monasteries and hermitages known as satra on the island. The residents speak in the Mising language and its dialects with a minority speaking in the Deori language. You will visit some of the architecturally magnificent Satras on your river cruise excursion in Majuli.

Sivasagar

India

Sivasagar, previously spelled Sibsagar, is a city in the Amazonas region of Assam, India, about 100 miles northeast of Guwahati. It is the capital of the Sivasagar district and a port for Brahmaputra river cruises. This town’s main attraction is the man-made bodies of water known as tanks, or Borpukhuri, which are set at a higher elevation than the rest of the town. Here there are three temples with the most prominent being the Sivadol, which stands 104 feet tall and draws large local crowds on Shiv Ratri. The other notable temples are the Vishnudol and Devidol. The temples were built by Kuwori Ambika, wife of Swargadeo Siba Singha, in 1734. You may also visit the Rang Ghar ancient amphitheater and the Talatal Ghal royal palace.

Slighat

India

Silghat is a small town that lies on the southern banks of the Brahmaputra River, in Nagaon district of Assam, India. Silghat is home to the Kamakhya Temple, a famous ancient temple built for the god Shiva. You may also visit one of the areas tea plantations where they grow and process tea that is popular throughout India.

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