TAJ MAHAL AND OBEROI VILAS HOTELS - ROYAL HOLIDAY TOUR
India offers some of the most luxurious palace hotels, resorts and Spa centres. This programme is an experience of the lifetime, staying in some of the best hotels of India and is most suitable for honeymooners, people who travel in style and want to enjoy hospitality, warmth and comfort of high excellence.

Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi by international flight. Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to the hotel. Check-in time is 12 Noon Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 02 : Delhi
Sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi
Sprawling on the banks of the river Yamuna, Delhi, the capital of India, typifies the soul of the country. The city conceals within its bosom the remains of civilisation that flourished over the last three thousand years. Since those legendary days, many dynasties and rulers have flourished on its regal soil. The legacy of that past survives in the many monuments left behind by the regents.

Old Delhi, constitutes of Red Fort built by Emperor Shahjehaan in 1638 AD, Jama Mosque largest mosque in India also built by Shahjehan, Raj Ghat and Shanti van-the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru and drives past Chandni Chowk, the main congested shopping hub of Old Delhi.

New Delhi visit includes Qutab Minar, one of the earliest remains of Imperial Delhi (13th century AD ) Humayun's Tomb-the fine monument believed to be forerunner of Taj Mehal, India Gata, the 42 metre high arch was raised as a memorial to soldiers, drives past Parliament House, President's House, Secretariat Building, Laxminarayan Temple and The Connaught Place.

Day 03 : Delhi-Agra drive, 204 km
Drive to Agra, 4 hours comfortable drive by car On arrival, check-in at OBEROI AMAR VILAS luxurious hotel. Amar Vilas Palace, 600 metrs from Taj Mahal provide rooms each with an area of 45 sq mts with a view of the Taj Mahal, deluxe rooms private terraces, elegantly appointed interiors with teak wood flooring, hand crafted furniture, spacious marble bathrooms with separate shower stalls, walk-in closet, personal bar, satellite television, compact disc and digital video players and in room safes, two line telephones with dataports.

Afternoon sightseeing tour of Agra and Taj Mahal.
Agra, the home of the immortal Taj Mahal, the inimitable poem in white marble is the first expression of love of an Emperor Shahjehan for his queen Mumtaz Mahal. This great monument was completed in 1653 AD. Agra Fort, the imposing structure on the banks of the river Yamuna is replete with priceless examples of craftsmanship in the Mughal period, including the beautiful pearl Mosque, it was designed and built by Emperor Akbar in 1565 AD. Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah built between 1622 AD by Empress Nur Jehan, in memory of her father, Ghias-id-Din Beg., it is considered a precursor of the Taj Mahal.

Day 04 : Agra-Jaipur drive, 235 km/6 hours
Drive to Jaipur visiting en-route Fatehpur Sikri. Fatehpur Sikri, the birth story of this beautiful city is interesting. There, in a grotto in Sikri, lived a Muslim Saint , Sheikh Salim Chishti by name. Akbar hearing of his renown, asked of the blessings of a son, and when a son was born, not only was the child named Salim, the site for a mighty and ambitious project - a city - was chosen near the residence of the saint erected in k1569. The shortage of water lead to the desertion of this city. Visit the mosque of Salim Chishti, Panch Mahal and other Palaces.

On arrival, check-in at OBEROI RAJ VILAS HOTEL. All deluxe rooms are with a private central courtyard. Each air-conditioned room has an area of approx. 42 sq mt, elegantly appointed bedroom with 4-poster king-size bed, spacious marble bathrooms overlooking private walled garden with double vanity counter, sunken bath, separate shower, dressing room with walk-in-closet, personal bar, satellite TV, compact disc and video players, in-room safe, twin telephone lines. Overnight at the hotel

Day 05 : Jaipur
Morning excursion to Amber Fort, set in a picturesque location. Amer is a fascinating blend of Hindu and Muslim architecture. Built in the 16th century by Raja Mansingh in red sandstone and white marble, the palace complex has some very interesting apartments. Jai Mandir, Sheesh Mahal, Sukh Niwas, Ganesh Pol and Temple of Kali are some of the prominent areas of interest. Elephants are provided to ascend the fort to visit the complex.

Afternoon city sightseeing tour
Jaipur, this city was built by Maharaja Jai Singh, the notable astronomer 260 years ago. Visit the Maharaja's City Palace, the home of the erstwhile royal family, the Observatory, Ram Niwas Gardens, Hawa Mahal or the Palace of winds built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh and drive past the old part of Jaipur city

Day 06 : Jaipur-Udaipur-Devi Garh
One hour flight in the morning to Udaipur. On arrival, transfer to DEVI GARH RESORT, 35 km Tucked away in the age-old Aravali hills of Rajasthan, the 18th century Devi Garh Fort Palace, in the village of Delwara commands one of the three main passes into the valley of Udaipur. All of the 23 suites at Devi Garh are unique; luxurious and beautiful, yet equipped with the most modern of conveniences to make a guest feel totally at home. Most suites include an individual terrace or garden. The premium suite, called the Devi Garh suite, has a swimming pool and a jacuzzi, of its own. Each suite is embellished with marble and semi-precious stones, while the public spaces are designed around different metals. Each room at Devi Garh is a compact accommodation unit in itself, offering; Private dining areas, Mini bar, In-room safe, Marble Bathtub, Individual shower cubicle, CD Player, Satellite Television.

Day 07 : Devi Garh
Day trip to visit Ranakpur. RANAKPUR - The Jain community. like several others, had always enjoyed the patronage of the ruling family of Mewar and quite a few important positions were held by the Jains. In 15th century, Rana Kumbha of Mewar gave a large stretch of land in a quite and picturesque valley, deep in the Aravallis, to the Jains. This area came to be known as Ranakpur, Located 96 km from Udaipur, this is one of the five main holy places of the Jains. Although over 500 years old, these temples are well preserved almost in perfect condition. The central temple is the CHAUMUKHA temple, dedicated to Adinath, the first Jain tirthankar (saint). This temple is the most complex and extensive in design. It has 29 halls , 80 domes and 1444 pillars. What is interesting is that no two pillars are alike.

Overnight at DEVI GARH RESORT

Day 08 : Devi Garh-Udaipur
Short drive to Udaipur, the romantic city of Rajasthan.
Afternoon sightseeing tour.
Udaipur- one of the most beautiful cities in all of Rajasthan, better known as cities of Lake, founded by Maharana Udaipur, the places of interest include City Palace which has several carved balconies, arches and decorated pillars, Zenana Mahal, Fateh Prakash, Durbar Hall and Shambhu Niwas. Also visit Jagdish temple, Sahelion-ki-Bari (queen's resort for the friends).

Overnight at OBEROI UDAI VILAS

Day 09 : Udaipur
Day at leisure. Overnight at OBEROI UDAI VILAS

Day 10 : Udaipur-Delhi-Dep.
Transfer to airport for flight to Delhi and onward connection.

(Extension to Goa and Mumbai can be organized with this tour)