Why choose one river cruise when you can experience two? This Kerala Backwaters & Hooghly River combo expedition links two very different waterways, offering a broader view of India while traveling at a slow pace. River cruising allows guests to move comfortably between destinations while enjoying ever-changing scenery from the deck, with each stop offering the chance to step ashore and explore local communities and historic sites.
Merging East and West, this combo explores the Kerala backwaters around Kochi, where more than 900 kilometers of canals and lakes wind through palm-lined waterways and village settlements, as well as Benegal’s Hooghly River, once the historic entry point for traders and empires entering India, passing former European settlements and riverside towns shaped by centuries of trade.
Between the cruises, a two-night stay in Mumbai provides time to explore the city’s famous landmarks before continuing the journey. Together, these two rivers offer a rare opportunity to see India from the perspective of the waterways that shaped its culture, trade, and history. Learn more by contacting information@pandaw.com or visiting www.pandaw.com.
