Viking will sail river cruises in India
A rendering of accommodations on the Viking Brahmaputra. Photo Credit: Viking
Viking will sail the Brahmaputra River on the 80-guest Viking Brahmaputra. Viking will sail one 15-day itinerary that starts and ends in Delhi. The trip includes an eight-day river cruise and a guided land tour.
Travelers will have the opportunity to visit 10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites as they explore India's Golden Triangle. Itinerary highlights include touring the Taj Mahal, seeing Jaipur's Palace of the Winds and visiting Guwahati's temple.
Viking will offer pre- and post-departure land extensions, including in Delhi, Dubai, Kathmandu and Cochin/Mumbai.
The Viking Brahmaputra will have 40 staterooms and will have the brand's signature Scandinavian design. All staterooms and suites will have floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors with a veranda.
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