RMS Caronia Timeline

Friday, 02 March 1956

Tour #O50 - All India & Darjeeling

(Optional)
10 Days, by Air, from Bombay to Colombo

Friday, 02 March 1956

Bombay to Delhi

Leave Bombay for Delhi by special plane in early afternoon, for 4½-hour flight to Delhi.

Saturday, 03 March 1956

Delhi

A day of sightseeing in Old and New Delhi, visiting the old Mogul area called the Fort and the Jumma Mosque, driving into the country to the Qutub Minar, and returning via the imposing government centre of New Delhi.

Leave shortly before sundown for the 45-minute flight to Agra.

Sunday, 04 March 1956

Agra & Taj Mahal

Visit the glorious Taj Mahal the great Mogul Fort and the Pearl Mosque.

Also drive to the well-preserved Mogul city of Fatehpur Sikri, returning to Agra via the Tomb of Akbar the Great at nearby Sikandra.

Monday, 05 March 1956

Banaras

Arrive by 2-hour morning flight from Agra.

Full day in the Holy City of the Hindus on the River Ganges. Visit the Golden Temple, Monkey Temple and other holy sites by automobile, continuing to the bazaars for shopping.

Afternoon drive to the buried Buddhist city of Sarnath.

Tuesday, 06 March 1956

Banaras to Darjeeling

After an early morning boat ride along the Ganges, viewing the bathing ghats and the temple throngs, leave Banaras by plane for Bagdogra, arriving after 2-hour flight.

Continue by auto up the spectacular mountain road to the hill station of Darjeeling, in the Himalayas at the gateway to Tibet.

Arrive in time for late luncheon.

Wednesday, 07 March 1956

Darjeelinfg

Early morning visit to Tiger Hill for views of the highest peaks of the Himalayas and Mount Everest (weather permitting).

In the afternoon visit the gardens and Tibetan and Indian bazaars.

Thursday, 08 March 1956

Calcutta

Leaving Darjeeling after early morning tea, motor down to the picturesque town of Kurseong for breakfast, then to Bagdogra and continue by 3-hour flight to Calcutta, arriving in time for luncheon.

Sightseeing this afternoon and the next morning includes the Victoria Memorial, the Kali Temple, the Zoo, the exquisite Jain Temple and the bazaars.

Friday, 09 March 1956

Calcutta to Bangalore

Leave Calcutta in the early afternoon, arriving in Bangalore in time for dinner.

Saturday, 10 March 1956

Bangalore to Madura

Morning sightseeing in Bangalore, then fly to nearby Madura.

In the afternoon visit the amazing Minakshi Temple, one of India's most important religious shrines.

Continue by plane in the late afternoon for one-hour flight to Trivandrum, arriving in time for dinner.

Sunday, 11 March 1956

Trivandrum

Trivandrum, capital of the Travancore - Cochin State, is one of the most attractive cities of India, with many fine buildings, beautiful parks and wide avenues. It is also an important pilgrimage centre.

Morning of sightseeing, visiting the Palace, Museum, and other places of interest. Also attend a special performance of the unique Kathakali Dance.

In mid-afternoon leave by plane for the 1½-hour flight to Colombo, where the Caronia is rejoined.

Membership limited.

Fare $685

(Members of Tours O50 and O51 have Monday, 12 Mar., to participate in Colombo Excursion E9 or Tour O56 to Kandy.)

Saturday, 03 March 1956

Tour #O51 - India & Pakistan

(Optional)
9 Days, by Air, from Bombay to Colombo

Saturday, 03 March 1956

Bombay to Delhi

On second day of “Caronia's” stay in Bombay, leave early in the morning by special plane, arriving Delhi about noon.

Sightseeing in the afternoon and the following morning, visiting the old Mogul area called the Fort and the Jumma Mosque, driving into the country to the Qutub Minar, and through the imposing government centre of New Delhi.

Sunday, 04 March 1956

Delhi to Amritsar

Leave after luncheon for the 1½-hour flight to Amritsar, arriving in the afternoon.

In the Sikh centre of the Punjab visit the celebrated Golden Temple, then continue in the early evening by short flight to Lahore.

Monday, 05 March 1956

Lahore

The day's programme in the capital of Pakistan's portion of the Punjab includes a visit to the Mogul Fort, the tombs of Sikh Prince Ranjit Singh and Anarkali, and the Shalimar Gardens.

In the late afternoon continue by 1½-hour flight to Peshawar on the Northwest Frontier.

Tuesday, 06 March 1956

Peshewar to Khyber Pass

Motor into the Pass to Michni Kandao to view the fabled highway of ancient times, travelled by conquerors of India.

In the afternoon drive about Peshawar to Gohrkhatri, the Caravanserai Museum and Shahi Bagh.

Wednesday, 07 March 1956

Peshawar to Agra

Leave by morning flight for Agra, arriving in time for luncheon.

Afternoon programme includes the glorious Taj Mahal, the Mogul Fort and the Pearl Mosque.

Thursday, 08 March 1956

Agra & Taj Mahal

Sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal. Also drive to the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri, returning to Agra via the Tomb of Akbar the Great at nearby Sikandra.

Continue by plane in the afternoon for 2-hour flight to Banaras.

Sightseeing by automobile to the Monkey Temple, Golden Temple and other sites in this Holy City of the Hindus.

Friday, 09 March 1956

Banaras

Early morning boat ride along the Ganges River, observing the bathing ghats and the temple throngs.

After luncheon, leave for 4-hour flight to Hyderabad, arriving in time for dinner.

Saturday, 10 March 1956

Hyderabad to Mysore

Morning automobile drive in Hyderabad, through the bazaars, past the Char Minar to Salar Jung's Museum and other attractions of this regal city.

Continue to the airport and fly to Mysore, arriving after 2½ hours.

Late afternoon drive around this progressive “City of Lights” of southern India, including the Brindavan Gardens.

Sunday, 11 March 1956

Maduro to Colombo

Leave Mysore in the forenoon for 2-hour flight to Madura.

After luncheon, visit the impressive Minakshi Temple, typical of story-book Indian architecture.

Then fly to Colombo in Ceylon (1½ hours), rejoining the Caronia in time for dinner.

Membership limited.

Fare $630