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23 INDIA Delhi Kolkata Agra Jaipur 2 2 2 RV Rajmahal 12 Patna Lower Ganges River Chandannagar Kalna Mayapur Matiari Murshidabad Farakka Rajmahal Bhagalpur Monghyr Nalanda Patna Lower Ganges River Kolkata 1 Coach Cruise Flight (included) No. of nights stay Day 9. Nalanda, Mokameh. Take an excursion to the excavated great Buddhist monastery and stupa at Nalanda and visit the museum. Then head to the picturesque Pawapuri Jain temple. Return in the evening to your ship at the great bridge at Mokameh. BLD Day 10. Monghyr, Sultanganj. Arrive in Monghyr and see its Mughal fort, as well as an East India Company Cemetery. You'll also visit the Pirpahar Hill. Continue cruising and anchor near Jahangira Island at Sultanganj. BLD Day 11. Bhagalpur, Bateshwar. Cruise to Bhagalpur to visit an 18th-century mansion and a silk-weaving village. Continue on, passing close to the island shrine at Colganj. Visit Bateshwar, with its 6th-century Hindu carvings, then explore the ancient ruins of an impressive 8th-century Buddhist stupa and monastery at Vikramshila. BLD Day 12. Rajmahal, Farakka Barrage. Cruise to the charming, little-known town of Rajmahal, before continuing on through the locks of Farakka Barrage. BLD Day 13. Jangipur OR Gaur. Disembark in Jangipur, where you have the afternoon free to explore. Alternatively, enjoy a full-day excursion by road to Gaur. BLD Day 14. Baranagar, Murshidabad. Today you'll stop in Baranagar and walk through the fields to three miniature terracotta temples. Then continue past Azimganj to Murshidabad. Here, walk to the Khushbagh, a Moghul-style garden. You'll also visit Katra Mosque, as well as Nashipara and Katgola palaces. BLD Day 15. Murshidabad, Katwa. Like a Local – explore Nawab's Hazarduari Palace. Then cruise to the battlefield of Plassey, where Robert Clive's defeat of Siraj-ud-Daulah changed the course of Indian history. Moor tonight in Katwa. BLD Day 16. Matiari, Mayapur. Like a Local – visit the brass-working village of Matiari. Later, you'll reach Mayapur, a town known to many as the birthplace of a Hindu saint. Witness the construction of a Krishna temple that dominates the skyline. BLD Day 17. Kalna. Cruise to the country town of Kalna. Like a Local – enjoy a cycle rickshaw tour and admire some of Bengal's unique Shiva temples. Later, continue to Imambara. BLD Day 18. Chandannagar, Barrackpore. Pass the old Dutch settlement at Chinsura then arrive at Chandannagar. Here, you'll visit the 18th-century French church and Dupleix's House. Later, continue to Barrackpore. BLD Day 19. Kolkata, Disembark Ship. Arrive in Kolkata and visit the Flower Market. Afterwards, see the home of the late Mother Theresa. A Taste of India – enjoy a tasty lunch at award-winning Oh! Calcutta restaurant. Special Stay – The Oberoi Grand. Stay: Kolkata, The Oberoi Grand. BLD Day 20. Depart Kolkata. Enjoy a private tram ride in the city then, after dinner, it's off to the airport for an onward flight. BD Encounter the friendly locals and absorb the vibrant colours of India EARLYBIRD SPECIALS SEE PAGE 21 FOR DETAILS DATES & PRICES (A$) 20 Days – Delhi to Kolkata (TIN20) 2016 per person Twin Share Solo Trav. Jan. 16. $8,495 $11,995 Feb. 13. $8,495 $11,995 Oct. 1. $7,995 $11,245 Oct. 29. $8,495 $11,995 Nov. 26. $8,495 $11,995 EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAY Extend your journey with a two-night stay in Varanasi. See page 30 for details and pricing. CRUISE UPGRADES – RV RAJMAHAL Twin Share prices based on Cat. B (Double Stateroom) French Balcony on the Main Deck. Solo Traveller prices based on Cat. B (Single Stateroom) French Balcony on the Main Deck. See page 32 for deck plans. To upgrade, add per person: Cat. Balcony Type Deck Twin Share A French Balcony Upper $495 TOUR NOTES Prices include airport transfers, port charges, tipping and sundries. Low or high water levels may cause disruption to cruising, see pages 34-35 for details. ENHANCE YOUR JOURNEY Enhance your journey with our Select Experiences available in Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. Refer to page 31 for further information and pricing.