Viking River Cruises

Daily Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Delhi

   India

   

   Delhi is a three-thousand-year-old Indian metropolis where Mughal fortresses, colonial boulevards, and modern megacity energy coexist in a layered urban tapestry unlike any other. Must-dos include exploring Old Delhi's Chandni Chowk bazaar, visiting Humayun's Tomb and the Red Fort, and feasting on kebabs, chaat, and paranthas. October through March offers cool, clear weather ideal for navigating this extraordinary city.

2. Day 2

   Delhi

   India

   

   Delhi is a three-thousand-year-old Indian metropolis where Mughal fortresses, colonial boulevards, and modern megacity energy coexist in a layered urban tapestry unlike any other. Must-dos include exploring Old Delhi's Chandni Chowk bazaar, visiting Humayun's Tomb and the Red Fort, and feasting on kebabs, chaat, and paranthas. October through March offers cool, clear weather ideal for navigating this extraordinary city.

3. Day 3

   Agra

   India

   

   Agra, India, delivers the full magnificence of the Indian subcontinent—ancient temples, extraordinarily complex cuisine, and a sensory richness that recalibrates every expectation. Essential experiences include sampling regional specialties and exploring sacred sites of profound historical significance. Best visited October through April, when cooler temperatures and lower humidity create ideal conditions. Cruise lines including Uniworld River Cruises feature this port on their most compelling itineraries. Whether you have a few hours or a full day, the port rewards exploration at every pace and in every direction.

4. Day 4

   Agra

   India

   

   Agra, India, delivers the full magnificence of the Indian subcontinent—ancient temples, extraordinarily complex cuisine, and a sensory richness that recalibrates every expectation. Essential experiences include sampling regional specialties and exploring sacred sites of profound historical significance. Best visited October through April, when cooler temperatures and lower humidity create ideal conditions. Cruise lines including Uniworld River Cruises feature this port on their most compelling itineraries. Whether you have a few hours or a full day, the port rewards exploration at every pace and in every direction.

5. Day 5

   Jaipur

   India

   

   Jaipur is India's famed "Pink City," a planned 18th-century marvel in Rajasthan where terracotta-rose facades, the magnificent Amber Fort, and the iconic Hawa Mahal create one of Asia's most visually stunning urban landscapes. Must-dos include the mirror-encrusted Sheesh Mahal at Amber Fort, gem shopping in Johari Bazaar, and tasting fiery laal maas curry. Visit October through March for comfortable temperatures and clear skies.

6. Day 6

   Jaipur

   India

   

   Jaipur is India's famed "Pink City," a planned 18th-century marvel in Rajasthan where terracotta-rose facades, the magnificent Amber Fort, and the iconic Hawa Mahal create one of Asia's most visually stunning urban landscapes. Must-dos include the mirror-encrusted Sheesh Mahal at Amber Fort, gem shopping in Johari Bazaar, and tasting fiery laal maas curry. Visit October through March for comfortable temperatures and clear skies.

7. Day 7

   Guwahati

   India

   

   Guwahati, India is a distinctive port city where deep cultural heritage meets authentic local atmosphere, featured on itineraries by Viking. Must-do experiences include walking the historic center to experience the layered architectural heritage, and seeking out the regional culinary traditions at a locally favored establishment away from the port area. The optimal time to visit is April through October, when warm weather and extended daylight create ideal conditions.

8. Day 8

   Guwahati

   India

   

   Guwahati, India is a distinctive port city where deep cultural heritage meets authentic local atmosphere, featured on itineraries by Viking. Must-do experiences include walking the historic center to experience the layered architectural heritage, and seeking out the regional culinary traditions at a locally favored establishment away from the port area. The optimal time to visit is April through October, when warm weather and extended daylight create ideal conditions.

9. Day 8

   Scenic Cruising

   

10. Day 9

    Kaziranga National Park

    India

    

    Kaziranga National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Assam, India, protecting two-thirds of the world's one-horned rhinoceros along with the highest density of Bengal tigers of any reserve and extraordinary Asian birdlife. Must-dos include jeep safaris through elephant grass and marshland for close rhino encounters, birdwatching for rare species, and experiencing the Brahmaputra River landscape. Visit February through March for shorter grass and optimal wildlife concentration around water sources.

11. Day 10

    Kaziranga National Park

    India

    

    Kaziranga National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Assam, India, protecting two-thirds of the world's one-horned rhinoceros along with the highest density of Bengal tigers of any reserve and extraordinary Asian birdlife. Must-dos include jeep safaris through elephant grass and marshland for close rhino encounters, birdwatching for rare species, and experiencing the Brahmaputra River landscape. Visit February through March for shorter grass and optimal wildlife concentration around water sources.

12. Day 11

    Biswanath Ghat

    India

    

    Biswanath Ghat is a sacred Hindu bathing site on the vast Brahmaputra River in Assam, home to an ancient Shiva temple and offering spiritual riverside experiences near the world-famous Kaziranga rhinoceros sanctuary. Must-dos include witnessing sunrise rituals at the ghat, visiting the Biswanath Temple, and taking a wildlife excursion to Kaziranga National Park. October through April offers the best river cruising conditions, with winter months providing comfortable temperatures and peak wildlife viewing.

13. Day 12

    Mājuli Island

    India

    

14. Day 13

    Jorhat

    India

    

    Jorhat is the gateway to Assam's tea country, the world's largest river island of Majuli, and the rhinoceros haven of Kaziranga National Park in northeastern India's Brahmaputra Valley. Must-dos include touring a working tea estate, visiting the satras of Majuli for living Vaishnavite cultural traditions, and spotting one-horned rhinoceros at Kaziranga. Visit October to April for dry weather and the best wildlife viewing.

15. Day 14

    Jorhat

    India

    

    Jorhat is the gateway to Assam's tea country, the world's largest river island of Majuli, and the rhinoceros haven of Kaziranga National Park in northeastern India's Brahmaputra Valley. Must-dos include touring a working tea estate, visiting the satras of Majuli for living Vaishnavite cultural traditions, and spotting one-horned rhinoceros at Kaziranga. Visit October to April for dry weather and the best wildlife viewing.

16. Day 15

    Delhi

    India

    

    Delhi is a three-thousand-year-old Indian metropolis where Mughal fortresses, colonial boulevards, and modern megacity energy coexist in a layered urban tapestry unlike any other. Must-dos include exploring Old Delhi's Chandni Chowk bazaar, visiting Humayun's Tomb and the Red Fort, and feasting on kebabs, chaat, and paranthas. October through March offers cool, clear weather ideal for navigating this extraordinary city.

Cabin Categories

French Balcony Stateroom

Balcony

305 sq ftMax 2C

Stateroom size: 264 sq ft (includes private veranda) River-view stateroom with French balcony (floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door) & private veranda Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary) Flat-screen TV with infotainment system featuring a selection of live TV channels, complimentary Movies On Demand and in-house programming 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports Private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer Premium Freyja® toiletries Plush robes & slippers (upon request) Telephone, safe, refrigerator Individual climate control Bottled water replenished daily Binoculars Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping Under-bed suitcase storage space Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers

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French Balcony Stateroom

Balcony

305 sq ftMax 2B

Stateroom size: 264 sq ft (includes private veranda) River-view stateroom with French balcony (floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door) & private veranda Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary) Flat-screen TV with infotainment system featuring a selection of live TV channels, complimentary Movies On Demand and in-house programming 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports Private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer Premium Freyja® toiletries Plush robes & slippers (upon request) Telephone, safe, refrigerator Individual climate control Bottled water replenished daily Binoculars Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping Under-bed suitcase storage space Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers

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Veranda Stateroom

Outside

305 sq ftMax 2A

Stateroom size: 264 sq ft (includes private veranda) River-view stateroom with French balcony (floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door) & private veranda Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary) Flat-screen TV with infotainment system featuring a selection of live TV channels, complimentary Movies On Demand and in-house programming 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports Private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer Premium Freyja® toiletries Plush robes & slippers (upon request) Telephone, safe, refrigerator Individual climate control Bottled water replenished daily Binoculars Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping Under-bed suitcase storage space Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers

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Explorer Suite

Suite

735 sq ftMax 2ES

Stateroom size: 700 sq ft (includes private veranda) River-view suite with spacious, separate sitting room & floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to a large veranda off the living room Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary) Flat-screen TV with infotainment system featuring a selection of live TV channels, complimentary Movies On Demand and in-house programming Additional flat-screen TV in sitting room 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, bathtub & anti-fog mirror Plush robes & slippers Telephone, safe, refrigerator Individual climate control Bottled water replenished daily Welcome champagne; mini-bar with wine, beer & soft drinks (replenished daily); daily fruit plate Binoculars Personal coffee machine with premium coffee Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping Complimentary in-room breakfast service Complimentary laundry & shoe shine services Silver Spirits beverage package included Private arrival/departure transfer in destination Under-bed suitcase storage space Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers

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