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21 INDIA Delhi Kolkata Agra Jaipur Patna Lower Ganges River RV Rajmahal 2 12 Coach Cruise Flight (included) No. of nights stay 1 2 2 2 Chandannagar Kalna Mayapur Matiari Murshidabad Farakka Rajmahal Bhagalpur Monghyr Nalanda Patna Lower Ganges River Kolkata Day 11. Bhagalpur, Bateshwar. Cruise to Bhagalpur to visit an 18th-century mansion and a silk-weaving village. Sail on, passing close to the island shrine at Colganj. Visit Bateshwar, with its 6th-century Hindu carvings, then explore the ancient ruins of a Buddhist stupa and monastery at Vikramshila. BLD Day 12. Rajmahal, Farakka Barrage. Cruise to the charming, little-known town of Rajmahal, before sailing 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. Stop in Baranagar and walk through the fields to three miniature terracotta temples. Continue cruising past Azimganj to Murshidabad, where you'll walk to the Khushbagh, a Mughal-style garden. You'll also visit Katra Mosque, as well as the Nashipara and Kathgola palaces. BLD Day 15. Murshidabad, Katwa. Like a Local – explore the Hazarduari Palace in Murshidabad. Then cruise to the battlefield of Plassey, where Robert Clive's defeat of Siraj-ud-Daulah changed the course of Indian history. Dock in Katwa tonight. 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 Kalna. Like a Local – enjoy a cycle rickshaw tour and see some of Bengal's Shiva temples. 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 Cruise. Arriving in Kolkata you'll see the flower market. Afterwards, see the home of the late Mother Teresa and the Victoria Monument. Enjoy lunch at your hotel and spend an afternoon at your leisure. Special Stay – experience the grandeur of the five star Taj Bengal Stay: Kolkata, Taj Bengal. BL Day 20. Depart Kolkata. Like a Local – enjoy a private tram ride through the city. After dinner, it's off to the airport for your onward flight. BD Discover a diverse nation alive with warmth and colour 2016/17 DATES & PRICES (A$) 20 Days – Delhi to Kolkata (TIN20) 2016 per person Twin Share Solo Trav. Oct. 1. $7,995 $11,245 Oct. 29. $8,495 $11,995 Nov. 26. $8,495 $11,995 Dec. 31. $9,995 $14,345 2017 per person Twin Share Solo Trav. Jan. 28. $9,995 $14,345 Feb. 25. $9,995 $14,345 Oct. 7. $9,395 $13,495 Nov. 4. $9,995 $14,345 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 from: Cat. Balcony Type Deck Twin Share A Panoramic Upper $395 A+ Panoramic Upper $595 Category A+ available from 31 December 2016. 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. EARLYBIRD SPECIALS SEE PAGE 7 FOR DETAILS ENHANCE YOUR JOURNEY Enhance your journey with optional experiences available in Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. See page 36 for further information and pricing.