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India in Style with Remote Lands & Oberoi Hotels

Duration
12 days / 11 nights
Price Per Person
Destinations
India

Embark on a magical tour of this mystic, exotic, historic nation, and live like a Maharaja, staying in luxury Oberoi properties at every stop. See the stunning the architecture of the mosques, palaces and forts from Jaipur to Mumbai. Get a glimpse of India’s rich flora and fauna with game drives on the trail of bengal tigers and elephant rides through beautiful scenery. Gaze at Udaipur’s palaces from a sunset boat cruise and sift through treasures in glittering bazaars. Round off your trip-of-a-lifetime with a stay in Mumbai and a visit to glamorous and fabulous Bollywood.

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Highlights

  • Oberoi Group: Oberoi hotels have been the leading luxury hotels in India since the first hotel was established in the 1930s. From refined interiors to some of the most attentive service, Oberoi continually sets the bar.
  • Delhi to Mumbai: Starting in Delhi and ending in Mumbai, these heavyweight Indian metropolises bookend your journey. Both offer their own cultural gems and distinct flavors which makes it so difficult to answer the age-old question, which city is better?
  • Rajasthani Royals: Search for the Royal Bengal tiger, sleep in a palace hotel, and see how royalty used to live at city palace museums.

Day-by-Day

Day 1

New Delhi or Gurgaon

Upon arrival in exotic India, you’ll be swiftly transferred to your luxury Oberoi hotel, where you can relax and refresh. Indulge in a spa treatment or simply relax in opulence as you acclimatize and prepare for your adventure.

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Why We Love This Hotel

History: Though only two years old, this hotel was the first-ever Indian luxury hotel to be named “The World’s Leading Luxury Hotel” for 2011 by the World Travel Awards.

Location: In the heart of the up-and-coming city of Gurgaon, this hotel provides a welcome oasis from the bustling city life that vibrates in the world around it.

Service: The Oberoi is famous for its caring, attentive staff, while selected suites come with 24-hour butler service.

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The Oberoi Gurgaon Preferred Hotel
Why We Love This Hotel

Location: With stunning views of Delhi Golf Course and Humayun’s Tomb, a World Heritage Site, this hotel is located within lush vegetation in the heart of New Delhi.

History: The capital’s first luxury hotel, this hotel opened in 1965 and has been an iconic landmark ever since.

Service: From dining to the world-class spa to organizing unique tours and excursions, the dedicated staff at the hotel cater to every guest’s needs. For more discerning business travelers, there is an extra level of service offered in Business Travel Plus.

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Day 2

New Delhi or Gurgaon

Rise at your leisure and enjoy a sumptuous breakfast in your hotel. Guests staying at the Oberoi New Delhi can take a tour of the city’s sights, from the famous Friday Mosque and the Red Fort to the bustling Chandni Chowk and the myriad art galleries. If you’re starting your journey from Gurgaon, it’s worth checking out the impressive skyline from your hotel and taking a stroll in the parks.

New Delhi
New Delhi

Day 3

Agra

On arrival in Agra, check in at the The Oberoi Amarvilas with its stunning views of the area’s most famous landmark. Beyond just gazing at the Taj Mahal, today you’ll have the opportunity to visit and explore this stunning feat of architecture and passion.

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Why We Love This Hotel

History: Oberoi Amarvilas looks over one of the most famous monuments in history. The layout and design of the property recalls the grand Moorish and Mughal architecture of the middle ages.

Location: The Oberoi Amarvilas is only 600 meters from the Taj Mahal – a prime position for sightseeing, giving travelers the most advantageous position when visiting this unforgettable site.

Service: This award-winning property is where rock stars and dignitaries stay – every room and suite gets top-notch service from staff on the ground and a 24-hour butler.

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Day 4

Ranthambhore

This morning you’re off to Ranthambhore national park, where you’ll check in at The Oberoi Vanyavilas, set amid beautiful natural scenery. After a delicious lunch, head out into the park for a bird watching tour to catch glimpses and snapshots of some of the area’s most exotic winged inhabitants.

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Why We Love This Hotel

Location: Nature lovers will find their true heaven here, in the mystical jungle of Ranthambhore National Park, one of northern India’s biggest and most renowned parks, where tigers are readily spotted on a daily basis.

History: Over the past decade, there has been a real effort at Ranthambhore National Park to curb tiger poaching, and tigers are beginning to thrive under this new environment.

Service: The Oberoi Vanyavilas was named the top resort in the world in 2010 by Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards, and has received countless other high rankings in similar categories.

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Ranthambhore
Ranthambhore

Day 5

Ranthambhore

Wake up for an early breakfast, ready to go in search of the Royal Bengal tigers who prowl the park, on a game drive. After lunch, head into the Old City for an open-top jeep tour. After a day of excitement, you’ll want to relax back at your luxurious hotel.

Day 6

Jaipur

This morning, make your way to Jaipur where you’ll be staying at the The Oberoi Rajvilas. Head out into the “Pink City” to see the City Palace Museum and the neighboring Jantar Mantar UNESCO-protected observatory next door, a stunning 16th-Century construction. This evening, relax at your restored Rajasthani palace hotel.

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Why We Love This Hotel

History: Built in a traditional Rajasthani fort style, this hotel is home to a 280-year-old Shiva temple and a Rajasthani haveli (mansion), which have been carefully restored.

Service: Built to revive the feeling of traditional Rajasthani royalty, guests are treated in a princely manner at this hotel, with a 24-hour butler for every room.

Location: Only a short distance from Jaipur, this hotel is the ideal base for exploring the vibrant, exciting, and exotic city.

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Jaipur
Jaipur

Day 7

Jaipur

Experience the sights and sounds of life in Jaipur today. After breakfast, hit Tripolia Bazaar, one of the busiest markets in the city and after a local lunch, witness a grand puja ceremony. This afternoon learn the basics at Dera Amer elephant polo camp before climbing up for an elephant ride through the jungle. Spend the night in your palatial hotel.

Day 8

Udaipur

Rise early for your transfer and make yourself comfortable in the The Oberoi Udaivilas at Udaipur. Here, you’ll take in the City Palace, Jag Mandir Lake Palace and the opulently decorated Jagdish Temple. After freshening up this evening, it’s onto nearby Lake Pichola for a view of the palaces by sunset.

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Why We Love This Hotel

History: Built to emulate a traditional Indian palace, the Oberoi Udaivilas has been ranked by Travel and Leisure’s reader’s poll as the 4th best hotel in the world.

Service: The ultimate in service: a 24-hour personal butler is a standard luxury at the Oberoi Udaivilas.

Location: In the heart of Rajasthan, a city renowned for its majestic palaces and beautiful lakes, the Oberoi Udaivilas’ location on the brink of stunning Lake Pichola elegantly captures the best of the city.

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Udaipur
Udaipur

Day 9

Udaipur

After breakfast, get ready for an excursion out of town to visit one of India’s most holy sites. Marvel at the stunning architecture of the Ranakpur Jain Temple, dedicated to Adinatha. Here you’ll have the chance to see a traditional ceremony before heading back to your hotel for dinner by the lake.

Day 10

Mumbai

Your final stop is in colorful Mumbai. After checking in at The Oberoi, spend some time exploring the city. Browse the 50,000 exhibits covering ancient Indian history at the Prince of Wales Museum. Next, snap pictures at the world-famous Victoria Station and later, take a stroll around the upmarket area of Malabar Hill. Retire to your hotel for a relaxing night.

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Why We Love This Hotel

Location: This spectacular hotel is located on the exclusive Marine Drive, with stunning panoramas of the ocean and the glimmering shoreline.

History: Channeling high-end glamor and elegance, the hotel opened its adorned doors for guests in 2004.

Service: To provide the ultimate in customer service, the hotel offers a 24-hour spa, butler service, a concierge, travel desk and a business center.

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Mumbai
Mumbai

Day 11

Mumbai

After breakfast at your hotel, prepare for a day of arts. Start with the pieces on display at the elegant National Gallery of Modern Art. Later, pay a visit to the district responsible for some of the world’s most colorful movies, Bollywood. Enjoy dinner at the Oberoi on your final night in India.

Day 12

Departure

Wave goodbye to beautiful India as you are escorted to the international airport in Mumbai for your onward flight.

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