Explore India’s Golden Triangle and Brahmaputra River on Viking’s “Wonders of India” Voyage
(IN SHORT) Viking will introduce its first India river cruises with the Viking Brahmaputra in late 2027. The 80-passenger ship—with 40 veranda-equipped staterooms, a Sky Bar, and spa facilities—will sail an eight-day segment of the Brahmaputra River between Guwahati and Nimati Ghat as part of the 15-day “Wonders of India” program. This itinerary combines immersive hotel stays in Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur with 13 included tours covering up to 10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Highlights include the Taj Mahal, Hawa Mahal, Kaziranga National Park wildlife safaris, and cultural visits to river communities and Majuli island. Guests can further enhance their trip with guided extensions to Delhi, Dubai, Kathmandu, or Cochin & Mumbai. Viking is offering North American travelers up to $5,000 per couple in savings plus airfare from $999 for bookings through July 31, 2025.
(PRESS RELEASE) LOS ANGELES, 2025-Jul-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking® (NYSE: VIK) is set to embark on its inaugural river cruise in India with the launch of the Viking Brahmaputra, an 80-guest vessel crafted exclusively for the Brahmaputra River. Slated to enter service in late 2027, this purpose-built ship will operate a 15-day “Wonders of India” journey, combining an eight-day river voyage between Guwahati and Nimati Ghat in Assam with guided hotel stays in Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur.
“India’s tapestry of history, culture, and scenery has long enchanted travelers,” said Torstein Hagen, Chairman and CEO of Viking. “After the success of our Indian port calls on ocean itineraries, we’re thrilled to offer an immersive, all-river experience where guests can explore this extraordinary land in unparalleled comfort.”
Onboard the three-deck Viking Brahmaputra, 40 outside staterooms—each with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors and a private veranda—will accommodate 80 guests. The vessel features Viking’s hallmark Scandinavian design, a Sky Bar on the Upper Deck, and a Spa & Fitness Center.
The “Wonders of India” itinerary departs and returns to Delhi, bookending the river segment with two nights in Delhi, one night in Agra, and one night in Jaipur. Thirteen included excursions guide guests through UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as the Taj Mahal, Old Delhi’s labyrinthine alleys, and Jaipur’s Hawa Mahal. While sailing the Brahmaputra, travelers will visit Guwahati’s temples, witness riverside village life, search for one-horned rhinos and wild water buffalo in Kaziranga National Park, and experience the traditions of Majuli, one of the world’s largest river islands.
Viking also offers optional pre- and post-cruise land extensions: two nights in Delhi; three nights in Dubai; four nights in Kathmandu; or five nights split between Cochin and Mumbai, all fully guided.
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