Luxury Golden Triangle

DAY 1: DELHI

On arrival, take a transfer and check into the hotel for overnight stay.

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DAY 2: DELHI

After breakfast, go on a full day city tour of Old and New Delhi. Visit the Red Fort comprising exquisite palaces, the Jama Masjid, largest mosque in India, the colourful and bustling Chandni Chowk bazaar and Raj Ghat, a memorial for Mahtama Gandhi. Also, visit Qutub Minar, a soaring tower of victory dating back to 1199 and Humayun's Tomb. Drive past Rahstrapati Bhavan, the residence of the President of India, Rajpath and India Gate. Stay overnight at the hotel.

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DAY 3: DELHI - JAIPUR: 259 KMS /5 HOURS BY ROAD

After breakfast, drive to Jaipur. On arrival, take a transfer and check into the hotel. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure. In the evening, visit the Lakshmi Narayan Temple for the evening prayer ceremony. Stay overnight at the hotel.

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DAY 4: JAIPUR

After breakfast, go on a full day city tour of Jaipur. Visit the 16th century Amber Fort and enjoy an elephant ride up to the Fort's ramparts. The Fort encloses superb palaces and a marble temple dedicated to the fearsome goddess Kali. Visit the City Place Museum, the Jantar Mantar Observatory built in 1728 and Jaipur's signature landmark, the Hawa Mahal. Stay overnight at the hotel.

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DAY 5: JAIPUR - AGRA: 249 KMS /6 HOURS BY ROAD

After breakfast, drive to Agra. En route, visit the imperial 'ghost city' of Fatehpur Sikri built of sandstone by Emperor Akbar. On arrival, take a transfer and check into the hotel. Stay overnight at the hotel.

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DAY 6: AGRA

After breakfast, visit the Taj Mahal, 'a wonder of the world' built by Emperor Shah Jahan for his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Also, visit the Agra Fort built by Emperor Akbar in 1565 and the marble tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah built by Empress Noor Jahan for her father. Spend the evening at leisure for shopping. Stay overnight at the hotel.

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DAY 7: AGRA - DELHI: 205 KMS / 4 HOURS BY ROAD

After breakfast, drive to Delhi. On arrival, take a transfer to the airport for onward travel.

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THE OBEROI, NEW DELHI

City: New Delhi

Location The hotel is located in the heart of New Delhi, 45 minutes from the International Airport and 30 minutes from the Domestic Airport. The two main railway stations, New Delhi station and Nizammuddin station, are located within 15 to 20 minutes driving time from the hotel. The Oberoi, New Delhi reflects the city's spirit in a harmonious blend of tradition and contemporary sophistication. Located close to the city center near business, commercial and shopping districts, the luxury hotel overlooks Delhi's prestigious Golf Club on one side and the heritage site of Humayun's Tomb on the other. Exquisite interiors, impeccable service and fine cuisine combine to make this the Capital's most graceful and elegant hotel. The award winning hotel is ideal for business travel or holidays to explore the cultural wonders of Delhi. Room Amenities The hotel's 279 rooms and suites overlook either the green fairways of The Delhi Golf Course or the beautiful 16th century Mughal tomb of the emperor Humayun. All of the guest rooms are furnished in a quietly elegant contemporary Indian style. Every room is fully equipped with state-of-the-art communications and in-room entertainment. Premier rooms and suites offer the advantages of complimentary breakfast and return airport transfers. 16 Executive Suites feature a separate living room which overlooks the golf course. 8 Deluxe Suites have a spacious living/dining room and separate bedroom with kingsize bed and a whirlpool bath. An extra bedroom is available if required. 5 Luxury Suites have views of both the Golf Club and Humayan's Tomb, a bedroom with Kingsize bed and a grand living and dining room. The bathroom has a separate shower and whirlpool bath. There is a butler's pantry equipped with microwave and refrigerator. The Curzon Suite offers all this and more. More grandeur, more space (177 sq.m.) and a private study, with the best views in the hotel. Dining Threesixty Degrees An exciting new restaurant that brings the best of world cuisine to Delhi. The restaurant offers a world class Sushi station, a Yakitori grill, a Wood Fired Oven for Mediterranean fare and a contemporary Tandoor. In addition, threesixty degrees, offers a wide range of both classical and new world wines at enoteca - the Bar and Lounge. Travertino Launched in association with Hotel Hassler, Rome, the restaurant offers a fine dining experience with classical cuisine. The culinary essence is traditional and authentic Italian cuisine with a strong creative element. Travertino also offers an extensive Italian wine selection from the Enoteca wine cellar. Taipan Consistently voted the best Chinese restaurant in Delhi by leading critics. Taipan offers cuisine from all the Provinces of China set against a panoramic view of the city as a backdrop. Kandahar The Kandahar located at the lower lobby-level offers an eclectic cuisine reflecting the rich flavors of North India, robustness of the Frontier, street savvy and lip-smacking deliciousness of the streets of Delhi and the simplicity of home-style Ghar-Ka-Khana. Evenings come alive with ghazals and popular Indian music. Club Bar Located at the lobby level, Club Bar is an ideal venue to relax and meet friends and business associates. The Bar serves tea, coffee and snacks during the day, in addition to offering a large variety of international beverages. Club Bar makes for an appropriate rendezvous for formal and informal business discussions over morning coffee, afternoon tea or after-hours drinks. The Gourmet Shop The Gourmet Shoppe is all dressed up to entice you with a sinfully delicious menu. Whilst there are many temptations in the Breakfast rolls, we also have a new range of patisserie and chocolates for the inveterate sweet tooth. The Gourmet Shoppe has in-house delicatessen products on sale like smoked salmon, spicy pork steaks, gravalax, chicken and duck breasts. Awarded the best pastry shop by HT City Guide to Eating Out. Hotel Facilities Two large meeting rooms with adjoining terrace, syndicate rooms and separate boardroom and a fully equipped state-of-the-art business centre provide every facility for corporate meetings and entertaining. Amenities for meetings include laptop, lCD projector, fixed stage, pin board, movie/slide projector, platform/dias, video beamer, flipchart board, dance floor, front projection screen, microphone/stationery, lectern/podium, video camera/recorder, white board, backstage projector / screen monitor, PAL, SECAM, overhead projector, UMATIC, tape recorder, sound equipment, micro./wireless, micro./portable, NTSC The hotel also houses a state of the art spa, walking into which is like entering a sanctuary of peace. A haven from busy schedules and the rush of modern life, the spa is built over 9000 square feet area and is full of space, warmth and bright ambient light. A contemporary facade with stunning Turkish marble and Oakwood interiors enhance the mood and stimulate the experience of the treatments. Located by the pool, it consists of eight therapy rooms, which includes one double room, four single rooms, a therapy suite, an Ayurveda therapy room and a hydrotherapy room for Vichy shower. Each of the therapy rooms is luxuriously designed with an individual shower cum steam room where the therapist delivers pampering & dreamy treatments followed by relaxation and a cup of warm herbal tea at the private wooden deck outside each room. Expert therapists, trained at the Banyan Tree Academy in Phuket, Thailand provide a variety of professionally administered treatments and programs ranging from the best in ancient Ayurveda to Aromatherapy. Holistic, non-clinical treatments are designed for rejuvenating, relaxing and pampering mind and body. Extended and personalized programs are also available.

THE OBEROI RAJVILAS

City: Jaipur

Recreating the magnificence of princely Rajasthan, in a beautiful fort setting, The Oberoi Rajvilas is set in 32 acres of landscaped gardens with pavilions and reflection pools that create the romance and grandeur of Rajasthan. Rooms, luxury tents and villas with private pools are clustered around private courtyards in a richly embellished fort setting.

Room Amenities
All 54 Premier Rooms at The Oberoi Rajvilas are set around tranquil courtyards in a traditional Rajasthani setting. Each Premier Room and villa features a regal teak four-poster bed and a sunken white Italian marble bathtub looking into its own private walled ornamental garden The facilities include private bar, satellite television, CD and DVD player, direct dial telephone, data port, same day laundry and dry cleaning facility, 24 hour in-room dining and butler services. Fourteen fully air-conditioned luxury tents all boast Burma teak floors, Edwardian-style claw foot bathtubs and simple but sumptuous embroidered interior canopies. Guests in the two One bedroom Pool Villas and the Kohinoor Villa with Private Pool - which has two bedrooms and a private dining room - enjoy the privilege of their own private pool.

Dining
Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, Surya Mahal, the restaurant serves a menu of exceptional quality featuring the best of both International and Indian cuisine and fine wines. In the evening, guests may choose to dine under the stars in the Surya Mahal courtyard and be entertained by traditional performances of Indian music and dance against the backdrop of the Rajvilas Fort. Offering a variety of fine wines, spirits and cigars, the beautiful Rajwada library bar is the ideal place to relax after a hectic day of sightseeing.

Conferences & Banquets
The hotel offers the latest in executive meeting facilities and services. The conference and boardroom each seat 22 guests in board-room style and the conference room seats up to 35 in a theatre style arrangement. Theatre seating, banquet dining and classroom style seating can also be arranged.

Recreational Facilities
The resort has beautifully appointed spa suites where hand painted frescoes adorning the walls lift the spirit and the healing hands of trained therapists promise to revive the body. One can unwind in the steam room, sauna and whirlpool and indulge in auyrvedic treatments, body massages and beauty treatments besides Yoga classes. For those interested in more outdoor activities, the Resort has two perfect floodlit tennis courts and a five-hole pitch and putt golf course located within the grounds. Other facilities include horse riding, elephant safari and a swimming pool.

Location
The Oberoi Rajvilas is located eight kilometers from the city center of Jaipur and yet lies far enough to offer peace and tranquility. It is just 20 kilomteres from the airport and conveniently located close to Agra Road.

Please Note
Guests will not be allowed to check-in without the identification proof. The identification proofs accepted are:

Drivers license
Voters card
Passport
Ration card

Note- PAN Cards will not be accepted as a valid ID card.

THE OBEROI AMARVILAS

City: Agra

Enjoy the luxury of your own private view of the greatest monument to love. The Oberoi Amarvilas is located 600 meters from the Taj Mahal with all rooms, suites, lobby, bar and lounge offering breathtaking views of the monument. Built in a style inspired by Moorish and Mughal architecture, the resort is a splendid display of terraced lawns, fountains, reflection pools and pavilions with rich interiors that take you back to an era of Emperors and Princes. An interlude at The Oberoi Amarvilas is truly unforgettable.

Room Amenities
The hotel provides luxurious accommodation in 102 rooms that are divided into 57 Premier rooms, 4 Deluxe Suites, 2 Luxury Suites and a Kohinoor Suite. All rooms and suites feature a separate walk-in closet with electronic safe, colour satellite television, DVD/CD player, mini bar, tea/coffee maker and beautiful marble bathrooms with both a bathtub and a separate shower cubicle with deluxe toiletries. The Premier Rooms have a private open-air terrace while the Deluxe Suites have a separate living room and bedroom. The two luxury suites feature in addition, a separate living/dining room with butler's pantry and private open air terrace. Its bathroom overlooks the Taj Mahal. The regal Kohinoor Suite has separate living and dining rooms. There is a private study and the bedroom has a separate dressing area with walk-in closet. Here too the bathroom overlooks the Taj Mahal.

Dining
As expected, the hotel offers a range of dining options. Bellevue, the main restaurant, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner featuring international and Indian cuisine while Esphahan, the speciality restaurant serves traditional Indian cuisine. The bar offers a fine selection of wines, spirits and cigars. The bar also has a terrace with a breathtaking view of the Taj Mahal while the Lounge serves bar snacks and light beverages.

Hotel Facilities
Conference facilities include two meeting rooms - The Birbal Room that seats 16 guests and The Tansen Room that seats 24 guests - besides one Ballroom, which seats a maximum of 150 guests. It can be divided into two sections using a partition device. Business services include internet access, fax rental, photo copier, audio visual equipment, courier services and secretarial services.

The hotel offers spa and fitness facilities where trained Thai therapists reenergize the body with personalized holistic treatments based on Ayurveda, ancient Thai and western techniques. The Spa offers beauty treatments, Ayurvedic treatments and body massages while a trained Yogacharya creates a regimen suited to your specific needs. Recreational facilities also include a state-of-the-art gymnasium and a beautiful white marble colonnaded swimming pool set in a terraced garden.

Location
The Oberoi Amarvilas is located in Agra, Uttar Pra, one of the largest states in India. The resort is located at a distance of 600 meters from the Taj Mahal and approximately 15 minutes away from the city centre.

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