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29 INDIA Delhi Agra Jaipur 2 2 2 SRI LANKA Negombo Anuradhapura Dambulla Sigiriya Kandy Nuwara Eliya Yala National Park Ahungalla Galle Colombo 1 2 2 2 1 2 1 Coach Cruise Rail Flights (included) No. of nights stay Kolkata RV Rajmahal 12 Patna Lower Ganges River 1 | Agra | Jaipur | Lower Ganges River | Kolkata Stay (Two Nights): Agra, Jaypee Palace Hotel. B Day 15. Agra, Taj Mahal. Tour the historical jewel in the crown of West Bengal – the Agra Fort, then see the majestic Taj Mahal. This evening, dine at the superb Paatra restaurant. BD Day 16. Agra, Jaipur. After lunch at Laxmi Vilas Palace, tour Fatehpur Sikri then continue to Jaipur. Stay (Two Nights): Marriott Jaipur. BL Day 17. Jaipur. Today take a city tour. Like a Local – ride in a Jeep to the Amber Fort and explore Jaipur's City Palace. A Taste of India – take a cooking class at Jaipur's Spice Court Restaurant. BL Day 18. Patna, Embark Lower Ganges Cruise. Fly to Patna, then transfer to the RV Rajmahal. Stay (12 Nights): the RV Rajmahal. BD Day 19. Patna, Barh. Take a tour of Patna, then cruise to Barh. BLD Day 20. Nalanda, Mokameh. Visit a Buddhist monastery at Nalanda and the Pawapuri Jain temple. Moor at Mokameh. BLD Day 21. Monghyr, Sultanganj. Arrive in Monghyr and visit its Mughal fort, an East India Company Cemetery, and Pirpahar Hill. BLD Day 22. Bhagalpur, Bateshwar. Cruise to Bhagalpur. Visit Bateshwar and a Buddhist stupa and monastery at Vikramshila. BLD Day 23. Rajmahal, Farakka Barrage. Cruise to the charming Rajmahal, and continue on through the locks of Farakka Barrage. BLD Day 24. Jangipur OR Gaur. Disembark in Jangipur, and enjoy time to explore, or enjoy a full day in Gaur. BLD Day 25. Baranagar, Murshidabad. Today, visit miniature terracotta temples near Baranagar, then visit Murshidabad, the Katra Mosque, Nashipara Palace and Katgola Palace. BLD Day 26. Murshidabad, Katwa. Like a Local – explore the Nawab's Hazarduari Palace. Then cruise to the battlefield of Plassey. Moor tonight in Katwa. BLD Day 27. Matiari, Mayapur. Like a Local – visit the brass-working village of Matiari. Later, you'll reach Mayapur. BLD Day 28. Kalna, Imambara. Like a Local – take a cycle rickshaw tour around Kalna and see the Shiva temples. Later, visit the Muslim shrine of Imambara. BLD Day 29. Chandannagar, Barrackpore. Discover the French charm of Chandannagar before continuing on to Barrackpore. BLD Day 30. Kolkata, Disembark Ship. Arrive in Kolkata, visit the Flower Market and the home of the late Mother Theresa. A Taste of India – enjoy lunch at the award-winning Oh! Calcutta restaurant. Special Stay – The Oberoi Grand. Stay: Kolkata, The Oberoi Grand. BLD Day 31. Depart Kolkata. Take a private charter tram ride through the old city then, after dinner, make your way to the airport for your onward flight. BD Explore the vibrant city of Colombo EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAY Extend your journey with a two-night stay in Varanasi. See page 30 for details and pricing. EARLYBIRD SPECIALS SEE PAGE 21 FOR DETAILS DATES & PRICES (A$) 31 Days – Negombo to Kolkata (TSIN31) 2016 per person Twin Share Solo Trav. Jan. 5. $11,995 $16,895 Feb. 2. $11,995 $16,895 Sept. 20. $10,995 $15,645 Oct. 18. $11,995 $16,895 Nov. 15. $11,995 $16,895 CRUISE UPGRADES – RV RAJMAHAL See Fare Box on page 23 for cruise upgrade pricing. 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 Habarana, Galle, Colombo, Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. Refer to page 31 for further information and pricing.