Mumbai, Jaipur, Agra, Delhi
10 Nights
Arrive late night into Mumbai, depending on flight schedules. Check into The Oberoi, Mumbai where a traditional Indian welcome awaits you. Relax in the comfort and elegance of the hotel and take in your first impressions of India.
Overnight at the hotel.
Wake up to the spectacular vista of the Arabian Sea from your room. Start the day with breakfast at Fenix or in the privacy of your room. Spend the morning relaxing in your room or exploring the hotel. Enjoy a 60 minute spa therapy. After an authentic Indian lunch at Ziya, spend the rest of the afternoon visiting areas of interest in South Mumbai.
Your sightseeing will include the Gateway of India, Prince of Wales Museum, Victoria Terminus, the Heritage Fort district, Mahatma Gandhi's Mumbai home and Dhobi Ghat. Dinner is at Vetro, the Italian restaurant.
Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast, spend the day at leisure and explore the surroundings. After lunch, transfer to Mumbai Airport to board your flight to Jaipur departing at 1825 hours.
Arrive at Jaipur Airport at 2005 hours. On arrival in Jaipur, check into The Oberoi Rajvilas.
Known as the Pink City of India, Jaipur is the state capital and largest city of Rajasthan. Most of the structures in the old walled city are built with pink lime plaster, giving the city its name.
Dinner is at the Surya Mahal restaurant.
Overnight at the hotel.
Morning excursion after breakfast to Amber Fort followed by a tour of Jaipur city.
12 kilometres from Jaipur is the deserted city of Amber and the Amber Fort. It was once the ancient capital of the Rajput Empire. From the road you can climb up to the Fort in approximately 10 minutes, or take an elephant ride.
After enjoying the stunning view of the Mansagar Lake from atop the fort, head back to the town. Enroute, stop at a boutique to get a flavour of the local arts and crafts of Rajasthan. Lunch is at the Trident, Jaipur.
Return to the regal splendour of The Oberoi Rajvilas, In the evening, watch the traditional 'Aarti' (prayer) at the ancient Shiva Temple within the hotel premises.
Dinner will be served in the beautiful gardens of The Oberoi Rajvilas.
Overnight at the hotel.
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at Bellevue.
In the morning, set out on an elephant safari. The safari concludes with a picnic in the rugged countryside surrounding Naila Fort. After the afternoon, visit the famous City Palace in the heart of the old city.
Visit Hawa Mahal, also known as the "Palace of Winds". Hawa Mahal, built in a unique design, is the landmark of Jaipur and was used by the ladies of the court to watch the daily goings-on in the street below.
Then shop in the colourful bazaars of Jaipur. Return to The Oberoi Rajvilas and enjoy 3 hour spa programme 'Romance of Rajputana'. Special dinner in the outer courtyard of Rajmahal, the Indian restaurant.
Overnight at the hotel.
After an early breakfast, transfer by road to Agra (approximately 5 hours drive. If you wish to stop en route at Fatehpur Sikri for sightseeing, add 1 hour 30 minutes to the journey time). On arrival in Agra, check into The Oberoi Amarvilas. Afternoon at leisure.
Dinner at Esphahan, the Indian speciality restaurant, featuring a display kitchen and live classical music.
Overnight at the hotel.
Early morning visit to the Taj Mahal.
The Taj Mahal, built in white marble by Emperor Shahjahan as a mausoleum for his queen Mumtaz Mahal, is a universal symbol of love. This magnificent monument is best enjoyed in the early morning hours.
After breakfast visit the Agra Fort.
Construction of the Agra Fort was originally started by Emperor Akbar in 1565, but his son, Jahangir, and grandson, Shahjahan, later made additions. It houses the Dewan-e-Khas and Dewan-e-Aam (Halls of Private and Public Audience) and its walls and palaces are a witness to the rise and fall of the Imperial Mughal Empire. The palaces and courtyards within the fort feature a variety of ingenious Islamic inspired devices (some decorative, some more practical) within the fabric of the buildings.
Return to the hotel for lunch.
In the evening, experience a 3 hour Spa program 'Noor-e-Taj' at the Oberoi Spa. Dinner at leisure.
Overnight at the hotel.
Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays
After a leisurely breakfast at Bellevue, transfer to Agra airport to board your flight to back to Delhi. Departing Agra at 1230 hours.
Arrive in Delhi at 1325 hours. Check into The Oberoi, New Delhi. Lunch at Taipan, the Chinese restaurant.
In the evening, set out on a guided tour to the lively market of Dilli Haat. Dinner at the threesixty restaurant.
Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast is followed by a day excursion to the old city of Delhi to discover the hustle and bustle that keeps the city alive. Explore the Old Fort or Purana Qila, pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat, see the imposing Red Fort, visit the Jama Masjid and stroll through the bustling old bazaar of Chandni Chowk.
End the day with dinner at Travertino, the Italian restaurant.
Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast at the Threesixty restaurant.
Later in the afternoon, set out on an expert guided tour of the historical sights of Delhi, including India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhawan, the 12th century Qutub Minar, the exquisite Humayun's Tomb and other landmarks.
Later enjoy a soothing spa therapy at the Oberoi Spa. Dinner at any of the restaurants in the hotel. Late night transfer to the Indira Gandhi International Airport for your flight back.
In case of changes in domestic flight timings, the suggested itinerary will be suitably modified.
