River Cruising & Land Touring
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
INDIA River Cruising & Land Touring Featuring Sri Lanka FLY FREE* Earlybird Offers *See page 9 2018 for details Premium journeys at exceptional value More Value More Inclusions More Choice On your Travelmarvel holiday in India Our prices cover everything as detailed, While an unprecedented number and Sri Lanka, you’ll stay in stylish including: internal flights; airport transfers; of exclusive, iconic and memorable accommodation, journey in comfortable gratuities; excursions; port charges; experiences are included throughout air-conditioned coaches and enjoy airport taxes; most meals; entrance fees; your journey, we allow ample leisure fantastic service every step of the way. key sightseeing; and more. time for you to explore at your own pace. Premium Accommodation Cruise the Lower Ganges Iconic Trains & Railways Hotels are selected for their premium Explore the rarely travelled Lower From the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway standards and unique or central Ganges River in absolute style and to the high-speed marvel of the Shatabdi locations offering convenient access safety aboard the boutique river Express, these iconic railways are the to shops, restaurants and local ship, the RV Rajmahal. Enjoy rare and perfect way for travellers to experience attractions – so you can immerse unusual sights as you travel through India’s local sights and fascinating culture. yourself in the destination. the heart of untouched rural India. Cruise through India aboard the RV Rajmahal. Front cover image: The perfect beauty of the Taj Mahal will leave you in awe 2 Insider Experiences Be Looked After by the Best Discover Hidden Treasures Travelmarvel’s Insider Experiences From your expert Tour Director to Whether it be sharing mystical secrets are a collection of unique special stays, your cheerful onboard crew, with or taking you to places that are local insights and memorable meals. Travelmarvel, you can expect intuitive, otherwise impossible to find on your They allow you to experience India friendly and professional service from own, our friendly local guides offer and Sri Lanka in greater depth than every member of staff you encounter. a unique insight into the wonderful the average visitor. places you’ll visit. Enhance Your Journey Taste of India & Sri Lanka Your Peace of Mind Choose from a range of optional With so many wonderful culinary Travelmarvel offers guests the experiences to enhance your journey, experiences included throughout your resources and experience of giving you further opportunity to pursue Travelmarvel holiday, you’ll gain a Australia’s leading travel organisation, your special interests and delve deeper tantalising insight into the diverse tastes the APT Travel Group. You can also into the culture and history (see page 40). and traditions of the region you’re in. relax knowing your holiday price is guaranteed once your deposit is paid. travelmarvel.com.au 3 Become immersed in the spirituality of India 4 Contents 6 Destination Map 8 Holiday Maps 9 Earlybird Offers 10 We Take Care of Everything 12 Included Sightseeing 14 The River Less Travelled 15 Iconic Trains & Railways 16 Premium Accommodation 18 Authentic Flavours 19 Traveller Club 20 INDIA 22 Colours of India 16 Days 24 Authentic India – Lower Ganges Cruise 10 Days 26 India’s Golden Triangle & Tiger Safari 11 Days 28 Grand Tour of India & Nepal 18 Days 30 Darjeeling & the Last Himalayan Kingdom 14 Days 32 SRI LANKA 34 Splendours of Sri Lanka 12 Days 36 Sri Lanka & India Revealed 27 Days 38 GENERAL INFORMATION 38 Extend Your Journey to Varanasi 3 Days 39 Frequently Asked Questions 40 Enhance Your Journey 40 Pre & Post Accommodation 41 Deck Plans 42 General Information & Conditions This was an excellent tour with all aspects representing good value “for money. However, it was the professional and caring approach by all staff that raised the tour to an exemplary level. Colin and Dorothy, Lower Ganges River Cruise ” travelmarvel.com.au 5 Welcome! India – a nation so full Explore of colour and abundant with beauty I can’t compare it with more of India anywhere else I’ve been. And I can’t describe how Sri Lanka, Nepal & Bhutan lucky I feel to have the opportunity to travel here regularly and 1 KATMANDU share my knowledge with others. From Become immersed in the great hustle and bustle of the cities the vibrant culture and incredible spirituality of to the tranquil waters of the Lower this remarkable city. Ganges, each place is diverse and exceptional. I urge anyone I meet to 2 POKHARA 2 POKHARA experience everything this country has Set on the shores of to offer, because I know that when they Lake Phewa, you’ll enjoy 1 KATHMANDU staggering views of Fishtail 4 DELHI return, they’ll be as blown away as the 3 CHITWAN 12 PARO travellers before them. Peak and the Himalayas. PUNAKA 13 NEPAL Another worthwhile journey is a little 5 LUCKNOW 7 BHUTAN 3 CHITWAN JAIPUR 14 THIMPHU further south to the island nation of Keep an eye out for wildlife 6 AGRA Sri Lanka. Whether it’s breathtaking 10 DARJEELING on a wonderful Jeep safari Patna beaches or sampling the delicious tea through the jungles of these lands are known for, I can’t Chitwan National Park. INDIA recommend travelling to this little piece 8 VARANASI of paradise highly enough. 4 DELHI Soak up the atmosphere 11 LOWER GANGES RIVER This year I’m also very excited to be of India’s capital as you Farakka continuing our partnership with Great Rail explore Humayun’s Tomb 9 KOLKATA Journeys in India. With more than 30 years – a palatial wonder. Murshidabad of travel experience, we’re thrilled to Lower introduce this unique, relaxing way of 5 JAIPUR Ganges River travel to our guests. We know you’ll Enjoy all things royal in the ‘Pink City’, a fairytale-like Matiari find Great Rail Journeys an exciting and place of stunning hilltop Kalna enriching addition to our collection, so forts and glorious palaces. make sure you discover it for yourself! Chandernagore Kolkata 6 AGRA Stuart Lya Marvel at the gold domes of the Taj Mahal and see Stuart Lyall the impressive architecture Travelmarvel Asia Product Manager of Agra Fort. 7 LUCKNOW Discover the wonderful colonial architecture of this city, including the La Martiniere Boys’ School. 8 VARANASI Immerse yourself in the spirituality of Varanasi, famous for its ghats (steps) on the banks of the Ganges. SRI LANKA ANURADHAPURA 15 9 KOLKATA Explore the thriving KANDY 16 metropolis of Kolkata with its rich colonial history – the gateway to the Ganges. 17 COLOMBO 6 “Travelmarvel is part 10 DARJEELING Visit an authentic tea of the APT Travel Group, plantation from one of the an industry leading group most famous tea capitals of companies, proudly in the world. owned by my family. With origins that date back to 11 LOWER 1927, an exciting range of GANGES RIVER 90th-year celebrations have been planned Cruising the Lower Ganges across the entire group and we'd love for will leave you awash with a new sense of wonder. you to join us! Thank you for considering Travelmarvel for your India & Sri Lanka journey. We hope to welcome you soon.” 2 POKHARA 1 KATHMANDU 4 DELHI Geoff McGeary OAM 12 PARO 3 CHITWAN Company Owner PUNAKA 13 NEPAL 5 LUCKNOW 7 BHUTAN JAIPUR 14 THIMPHU 6 AGRA 10 DARJEELING Patna Travel with Confidence INDIA 8 VARANASI OUR EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE 12 PARO We offer our guests the 11 LOWER GANGES RIVER From Paro you can climb to experience and expertise a viewpoint that looks over of our group of diverse 9 KOLKATA to the stunning Tiger’s Nest monastery. companies, including Travelmarvel, APT, Captain’s Choice and Botanica World Discoveries. 13 PUNAKA Enjoy unrivalled panoramas 98% CUSTOMER SATISFACTION of the Himalayas, as well We’re proud of the 98% satisfaction rating as 108 temples scattered across the hillsides. we receive from our travellers, and we’re committed to maintaining it. 14 THIMPHU WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED See the beautiful Memorial If you pay an upfront fee of $95 per Stupa, Buddha Point and person, you can cancel your holiday prior the striking 17th-century fortress, Tashichho Dzong. to the due date for final payment and retain a credit for the deposit paid, less any third party cancellation fees. Held by 15 ANURADHAPURA Travelmarvel, this can be used for a new Uncover the ruins of this ancient city and pay your Travelmarvel booking made within three respects at the Jaya Sri years of original cancellation. Maha Bodhi tree. Conditions apply, see pages 42-43. Travelmarvel proudly 16 KANDY Visit the ancient Temple of participates in the Travel the Tooth Relic and marvel Accreditation Scheme at the beautiful Botanical run by the Australian Federation of SRI LANKA Gardens and Kandy Lake. Travel Agents (AFTA). ANURADHAPURA 15 17 COLOMBO Experience colourful KANDY 16 Colombo, with its buzzing bazaars, stunning beaches 17 COLOMBO and dazzling architecture. travelmarvel.com.au 7 Holiday Maps 16 Day Colours of India 10 Day Authentic India – INDIA (TIN16) Lower Ganges Cruise (TIN10) Farakka Delhi Lower Ganges River 2 7 Murshidabad Jaipur 2 2 Agra RV Rajmahal Lower India Ganges River Farakka India 2 Kolkata Farakka Matiari 7 Mayapur Murshidabad RV Rajmahal Kalna Lower Ganges River Matiari Mayapur Kalna Chandannagar Chandannagar Kolkata 2 Kolkata pages pages 22-23 24-25 11 Day India’s Golden Triangle 18 Day Grand Tour of India & Nepal 14 Day Darjeeling & the Last & Tiger Safari (RJTGSC11) (RJTKTJ18) Himalayan Kingdom (RJTCDJ14) Paro 2 1 Darjeeling India 2 Punakha Delhi 3 3 Thimphu Amritsar Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Bhutan 2 1 Siliguri 1 Phuntsholing Patan 1 India 1 Agra India Nepal