| Fri 3 Oct | Fly Spain to Kolkata | Victoria Parking booked VAL - IST seat 8B & 8C 11.35 - 16.30 Turkish TK1302 IST-DEL seat 15B & 15C 20.20 - 04.40 Turkish TK716 DEL-KOL seat 4D & 4E Indigo 6E 513. 08.30 - 10.45 |
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| Sat 4 Oct | Taj Bengal booked Club room with free pick up from airport. They have to confirm pick up | Taj Bengal | |
| Sun 5 Oct | Embark Kolkata | Transfer from your Kolkata hotel about 10.30 to embark by 1200 for lunch on board followed by city orientation tour with a walk round Kolkata |
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| Mon 6 Oct | Kolkata Immersion | Early morning visit to the vibrant flower market, one of Asia’s largest. Stroll down to the river to witness a traditional Akhara. Step inside and watch men of all ages practice a traditional form of wrestling known as kushti. Afternoon visit to the Indian Museum and then free time in the nearby New Market |
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| Tues 7 Oct | Kolkata - Serempore | Morning visit to the market and sail at noon to cross the Hooghli to the old Danish colony of Serampor visit the tavern, church, and museum. Afternlln cruise past the iconic landmarks of Kolkata: the Tower, Government House, the Temple of Fame, and Flagstaff House. | |
| Wed 8 Oct | Kalna | Scenic cruise upstream to Kalna. Take a rickshaw ride to explore a group of Bengal's most impressive terracotta temples, and a visit to the unique 18th-century Shiva Temple | |
| Thurs 9 Oct | Matiari | Step ashore in Matiari, a charming riverside village renowned for its brass-working traditions. Engage with the local artisans and witness the fascinating process of crafting intricate brass water pots and other vessels. Time permitting, venture to the historic battlefield of Plassey.
Moor close to Murshidabad for the night. |
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| Fri 10 Oct | Murshidabad | Embark on a walk to the Khushbagh, a peaceful Mughal-style Garden that encloses the tombs of Siraj-ud-Daulah. Continue upstream to witness the grandeur of Hazarduari Palace, an architectural masterpiece built by an English architect in 1837. Next, visit the magnificent Katra Mosque and the impressive Nashipara Palace, a testament to the wealth and influence of the local merchants during the "White Mughal" era. Finally, we visit Katgola Palace, an exquisite example of Georgian architecture built by wealthy local merchants
Moor overnight on the riverbank across from town. |
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| Sat 11 Oct | Baranagar - Ajimganj | Sail upstream along the Hoogly River,winding through a landscape of lush mustard fields and vibrant mango orchards. Disembark in Baranagar, a charming village, and enjoy a walk through its countryside. Visit three exquisite miniature terracotta temples, dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries. Continue sailing downstream, stopping at Azimganj to explore the intricately carved Jain temples. | |
| Sun 12 Oct | Mayapur | Immerse yourself in the spiritual heart of the Hare Krishna movement at Mayapur, its global headquarters. Explore the magnificent ISKCON temple complex, a marvel comparable in size to the Vatican and generously funded the great-grandson of automotive pioneer Henry Ford. | |
| Mon 13 Oct | Chandernagore-Hooghly | Continue sailing downstream before landing to visit the imposing Imambara at Hooghly. Sail past the old Dutch settlement of Chinsura to Chandernagore, a French possession until 1950. Visit the 18th-century church and Dupleix's House, erstwhile Governor-General of French India. Enjoy a TukTuk ride to the Hangseshwari Temple before sailing into the night to a mooring near Kolkata. | |
| Tues 14 Oct | Disembarcation Kokkata | Early morning moor in Kolkata Port and transfer to hotels or airport. Passengers with night flights may stay in their cabins and are at leisure during the day with a lunch served on board and a light supper prior to departure. Booked club room Taj Bengal with free airport transfer |
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| Wed 15 Oct | Fly from Kolkata to Bodhgaya | Taj Bengal have free airport transfer which I will order from hotel Wild Frontiers booked Flight: Kolkata - Bodhgaya Indigo Airlines 6E 5253 . Depart 10:45 - Arrive 11:55 On arrival at Bodhgaya airport please make your way to the arrival area. Here you will be met by your Wild Frontiers representative with a Wild Frontiers’ sign, holding your name and transferred to your hotel |
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| Thur 16 Oct | Bodhgaya | Private guide. Explore one of India's most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites. Mahabodhi Temple Complex, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where Prince Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree and later became known as the Buddha. | Hyatt Palace |
| Fri 17 Oct | Bodhgaya – Sasaram - Varanasi | Bodhgaya and be driven to Varanasi, a journey of approximately 6 hours. En route a short stop to visit the hidden gem of Sasaram, to explore one of India’s finest Indio-Islamic tombs. The mausolea of Sher Shah Suri, dates from the 16th century and is set on a small island in the lake. | Brijrama Palace |
| Sat 18 Oct | Varanasi | Varanasi Sunrise To Sunset Tour. A beautiful dawn boat ride on the river Ganges. Head back onto land for an insight into the colourful and lively holy city of Varanasi. In the evening return to the river banks to witness the aarti ceremony. The aarti is performed by a group of young priests as they chant holy prayers and perform sacred rituals using oil lamps in order to provide offerings to the holy river. | Brijrama Palace |
| Sun 19 Oct | Varanasi - Allahabad | 3.5 hour drive. On arrival meet with your guide to explore the highlights of Allahabad, which includes Anand Bhawan, Mayo Hall and Khurso Bridge, and in the late afternoon, you can soak up the atmosphere by the river. | Hotel Kanha Shyam |
| Mon 20 Oct | Allahabad - Lucknow | 5.0 hour drive. Later in the afternoon, you will be taken to explore the Old Bazaar on a food tour. Lucknow is famous for its Awadhi cuisine, which is a blend of Mughal and Indian culinary styles. | Taj Mahal Hotel |
| Tues 21 Oct | Lucknow | Full Day City Tour of Lucknow | Taj Mahal Hotel |
| Wed 22 Oct | Lucknow - Rishikesh | Flight: Lucknow - Dehradun (Indigo Airlines 6E515 Depart 08:55 - Arrive 10:15) . Dehradun Airport - Rishikesh. transfer of 45 minutes | Kinwani House |
| Thurs 23 Oct | Rishikesh & Hardiwar | 30 min transfer to Hardiwar where the banks are lined with ashrams, where saints and holy men rest before beginning their arduous pilgrimages. The town acquired prominence in the west when the Beatles visited to meet Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, Back to Rishikesh for the Ganga Aarti. This is an unforgettable spiritual experience, generally beginning at sunset and lasting for about an hour to an hour and a half. | Kinwani House |
| Fri 24 Oct | Rishikesh - Shimla | From Rishikesh, through beautiful Himalayan countryside, to the hill station of Shimla. 8.5 hours. | Chapslee House |
| Sat 25 Oct | Shimla | Shimla walk taking in the colonial buildings of the Raj period. | Chapslee House |
| Sun 26 Oct | Shimla | Shimla toy train | Chapslee House |
| Mon 27 Oct | Shimla - Pragpur | 5.5 hour drive | Judge's Court |
| Tues 28 Oct | Pragpur - Dharamsala & McLeod Ganj | 2 hour drive. You can choose to stop at Kangra Fort to explore it as it falls en route. | Chonor House |
| Wed 29 Oct | Dharamsala | Explore Dharamsala and Tibetan Village | Chonor House |
| Thur 30 Oct | Dharamsala - Amritsar | 4.5 hrs. On arrival, evening Golden Temple Experience the fascinating Palki Sahib ceremonye. Watch as the Sikh Holy Book (Granth Sahib) is removed from the main shrine to the sanctum where it ‘rests” until the following morning. Witness hundreds of devotees as they take turns to shoulder the weight of the heavy palanquin on which the Holy Book is moved - chanting; blowing of trumpets and beating of drums. | Taj Swarna |
| Fris 31 Oct | Amritsar | Amritsar Full Day City Tour | Taj Swarna |
| Sat 1 Nov | Amritsar -Delhi | Transfer to airport. Flight: Amritsar - Delhi (Air India AI462 Depart 16:15 - Arrive 17:35) | |
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| Sun 2 Nov | Arrive 06.35 at Madrid | ||
| MAD-VLC Air Europa Terminal 2 @ 15.15 - 16.15. UX4065. Seats 5B &5 C. Booking.com pin code | PCLFUW |
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