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25 Day 9. Kalna, Mayapur. Disembark in the town of Kalna. Like a Local – on a rickshaw tour, visit some of Bengal's most distinct terracotta temples. You'll journey further to see Mayapur, where the skyline is dominated by the ISKCON temple, headquarters of the Hari Krishna community. BLD Day 10. Matiari, Plassey. Like a Local – visit the brass-working village of Matiari, and learn about the traditional methods of beating brass. Cruise on to the site of The Battle of Plassey. BLD Day 11. Murshidabad. Disembark in Murshidabad and walk to the Khushbagh. Like a Local – continue along the riverbanks to Hazarduari Palace, the palace with a thousand doors. BLD Day 12. Baranagar. Disembark in Baranagar this morning to see rural India at its most idyllic. Once back on board, enjoy the rest of the day at leisure as you glide along the Hooghly River, a continuation of the Lower Ganges River. BLD Day 13. Jangipur, Gaur. Today you may choose to stay on board and cruise to the Farakka Barrage and enjoy the afternoon at leisure. Alternatively, take a day trip to the deserted city of Gaur, a unique archaeological site. BLD Day 14. Farakka, Disembark Cruise, Kolkata. Rise early and disembark your cruise in Farakka. Like a Local – transfer to a local train for the colourful and rustic journey back to Kolkata. Once you've settled into your seat, watch the mesmerising landscapes of India unfold before you. A Taste of India – enjoy a Bengali lunch at Oh! Calcutta. Later, explore the city sights on a guided tour. Special Stay – experience a stay at the Taj Bengal, a distinguished landmark in downtown Kolkata. Enjoy a Farewell Dinner at Sonargaon Restaurant later this evening. Stay: Kolkata, Taj Bengal. BLD Day 15. Depart Kolkata. Like a Local – learn about Kolkata's heritage during a ride on a private tram car. Your adventure then ends with an airport transfer. BD Experience age-old customs and colourful locals throughout India EARLYBIRD SPECIALS SEE PAGE 7 FOR DETAILS Coach Cruise Flight (included) Rail No. of nights stay Delhi Agra Jaipur Kolkata INDIA Lower Ganges River RV Rajmahal 2 7 2 2 1 Chandannagar Kalna Mayapur Matiari Murshidabad Farakka Kolkata Lower Ganges River 2017 DATES & PRICES (A$) 15 Days – Delhi to Kolkata (TINR15) Per person Twin Share Solo Trav. Apr. 7. $7,495 $10,945 Dec. 1. $7,495 $10,945 CRUISE UPGRADES – RV RAJMAHAL Twin Share prices based on Cat. B (Double Stateroom) on the Main Deck. Solo Traveller prices based on Cat. C (Single Stateroom) on the Main Deck. See page 37 for deck plans. To upgrade, add per person: Cat. Balcony Type Deck Twin Share A Panoramic Upper $295 A+ Panoramic 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 38-39 for details. EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAY Extend your journey with a two-night stay in Varanasi. See page 34 for details. The Agra Fort perches majestically on the banks of the Yamuna River.