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B E N G A L T I G E R , K A Z I R A N G A N AT I O N A L PA R K K A M A K H YA T E M P L E SHOR E E X C U R SIONS ON Y O U R JO U R N E Y OLD DELHI BY PEDAL C AB INDIA Visit the Raj Ghat, a memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi. Continue toward the hear t of Old Delhi, where you will board a rick shaw. Glimpse market stalls displaying spices, colour ful fabrics and jeweller y. Visit Humayun's Tomb, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. INCLUDED SUNSET AT THE TA J MAHAL AGR A, INDIA Meet your guide and set of f for the Taj Mahal to see its impressive architec ture, watching as its marble ex terior reflec ts the hues of golden hour. A s you explore, note the Indian, Persian and Islamic influences in its designs and discover the lush gardens and central pool. INCLUDED FATEHPUR SIKRI JAIPUR, INDIA Explore the abandoned cit y of Fatehpur Sikri, a former capital of the Mughal Empire, to see its architec tural gems. Enter through the imposing Buland Dar waza gateway, one of the tallest in the Mughal Empire, to discover this abandoned capital. INCLUDED THE HIGHLIGHTS OF GUWAHATI INDIA Explore 9th centur y Kamakhya Temple, which is dedicated to the eponymous goddess. Walk to the local market to see colour ful fruits, silk s and local food displayed. Visit the Brahmaputra River Heritage Centre with historical ar tifac ts and traditional tex tiles that demonstrate its impac t on trade, local life and folklore. INCLUDED WESTERN R ANGE SAFARI K A ZIR ANGA NATIONAL PARK, INDIA Explore the open plains of one of India's best known national park s to spot the Great Indian One -Horned Rhino. Keep watch for an array of wildlife, including water buf falo, elephants and the diverse range of birds. INCLUDED THE RICH CULTURES OF MA JULI INDIA Set out to discover the myriad cultures of one of the world's largest river islands. Glimpse the stilted homes a pause along the way to learn about local craf ts, such as silk weaving and the ar t of making Mukha Shilpa, or mask s that depic t key figures in Hindu scripture that are used in religious plays. INCLUDED 170 | For pricing, availability and more details visit viking.com

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