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33 INDIA Delhi Agra Jaipur Kolkata Patna Lower Ganges River 1 2 2 2 RV Rajmahal 12 SRI LANKA Negombo Anuradhapura Dambulla Sigiriya Kandy Nuwara Eliya Yala National Park Ahungalla Galle Colombo 2 1 2 1 1 2 2 Coach Cruise Flight (included) Rail No. of nights stay | Agra | Jaipur | Lower Ganges River Cruise | Kolkata Day 15. Agra, Taj Mahal. Tour Agra Fort, then see the famous Taj Mahal. Tonight, dine at the superb Anise restaurant. BD Day 16. Agra, Jaipur. After lunch at Laxmi Vilas Palace, tour Fatehpur Sikri then continue to Jaipur. Stay (Two Nights): Jaipur Marriott. 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. Taste of India – take a Rajasthani cooking class, then sample your efforts over lunch. 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 the wondrous city 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. Sail to charming Rajmahal, and continue on through the locks of Farakka Barrage. BLD Day 24. Jangipur OR Gaur. Explore Jangipur or enjoy a full day in Gaur. BLD Day 25. Baranagar, Murshidabad. See miniature temples near Baranagar, then visit Murshidabad, the Katra Mosque, Kathgola Palace and more. BLD Day 26. Murshidabad, Katwa. Like a Local – explore the stunning Hazarduari Palace. Visit Plassey and moor 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. Like a Local – take a cycle rickshaw tour around Kalna and see the Shiva temples. Later, continue to Imambara. BLD Day 29. Chandannagar, Barrackpore. Discover the French charm of Chandannagar before continuing on to Barrackpore. BLD Day 30. Kolkata, Disembark Cruise. Arrive in Kolkata; visit the flower market as well as the home of the late Mother Teresa. Special Stay – enjoy the grandeur of the Taj Bengal. Stay: Kolkata, Taj Bengal. BL Day 31. Depart Kolkata. Like a Local – take a private charter tram ride through the old city. After dinner, make your way to the airport for your onward flight. BD Sri Lanka is abundant in wildlife, including elephants EARLYBIRD SPECIALS SEE PAGE 7 FOR DETAILS EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAY Extend your journey with a two-night stay in Varanasi. See page 34 for details. 2016/17 DATES & PRICES (A$) 31 Days – Negombo to Kolkata (TSIN31) 2016 per person Twin Share Solo Trav. Sept. 20. $10,995 $15,645 Oct. 18. $11,995 $16,895 Nov. 15. $11,995 $16,895 2017 per person Twin Share Solo Trav. Jan. 17. $13,995 $19,895 Feb. 14. $13,995 $19,895 Sept. 26. $13,395 $19,095 Oct. 24. $13,995 $19,895 26 Days – Negombo to Kolkata (TSINR26) 2017 per person Twin Share Solo Trav. Mar. 27. $11,495 $16,495 Nov. 20. $11,495 $16,495 Please note: 26 day itinerary varies, please enquire for details. 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 17 January 2017. 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.