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River Cruise Tourism

River Cruise Tourism

River cruise tourism in Assam utilises the state’s major rivers, particularly the Brahmaputra, to provide scenic travel experiences that showcase the region’s natural beauty, culture, and heritage.

The majestic Brahmaputra River positions Assam as one of India’s leading river cruise tourism destinations. Cruises combine luxury hospitality, wildlife viewing, cultural interaction, heritage exploration, and nature-based experiences, attracting both domestic and international tourists. MSMEs can engage in vessel operations, cruise management, onboard hospitality, catering services, tour logistics, docking services, and maintenance. Cruise routes connecting Guwahati, Tezpur, Majuli, Dibrugarh, and Kaziranga offer opportunities for niche tourism products, including cultural cruises, wildlife cruises, island and village experiences, and sunset river dining. The development of jetties, riverfront promenades, and navigational support can enhance the commercial viability of the sector.

Government Schemes for the Industry

Sr no. Scheme Name Scheme Type Action
1 Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) Central View more
2 MSE Green Investment and Financing for Transformation Scheme (MSE-GIFT) Central View more
3 MSE Scheme for Promotion and Investment in Circular Economy (MSE-SPICE) Central View more
4 MSME Trade Enablement and Marketing Initiative (MSME TEAM Initiative) Central View more
5 Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY) Central View more
6 Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) Central View more
7 Sarothi-The Start-Up Assam State View more
8 Uttar Poorva Transformative Industrialization Scheme (UNNATI) 2024 Central View more