Oberoi India Splendor Tour

The splendor of Indian sub-continent and the blood �thick chivalrous codes of Oberoi hospitality blended together to present a tangy taste of hospitality. Meticulously woven with fascinating locales, heart-warming hospitality and cherry-picked experiences, the itinerary offers a delightful experience of India travel. Each of the destinations represents best of Indian culture, heritage and hospitality. Starting from national capital�s collection of historic monuments to finest planned city of Jaipur exuding Rajasthan�s heritage, Agra�s splendid UNESCO World Heritage Sites and Udaipur�s placid lake reflecting images of stunning palaces all is reminiscent of country�s golden era.

Day-By-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Delhi
Arrive in New Delhi and transfer to The Oberoi.

Day 2: Delhi � Udaipur (1 hour 35 minutes flight)
Enjoy a massage at the Oberoi Spa. Afternoon depart by air for Udaipur and transfer to The Oberoi Udaivilas. Evening visit the Bada Mahal Wildlife Conservatory.

Day 3: Udaipur
Morning Yoga session at the hotel, followed city tour to see City Palace, the Museum, Jagdish Temple. Afternoon enjoy shopping excursion followed by an Ayurvedic massage at the Oberoi Spa. Evening a candlelit dinner by Lake Pichola.

Day 4: Udaipur
Morning visit the Chittorgarh Fort (approximately 3 hours drive).

Day 5: Udaipur � Jaipur (45 minutes flight).
Depart by air for Jaipur and transfer to The Oberoi Rajvilas. Afternoon visit Amber Fort and evening meet an historian for an insight into Rajasthani culture and history.

Day 6: Jaipur
Morning Yoga session. Later go for tour of City Palace and Jantar Mantar. Evening experience the traditional �Aarti� (prayer) at the ancient Shiva Temple within the hotel followed by a rejuvenating spa therapy at the Oberoi Spa.

Day 7: Jaipur
Morning visit Hawa Mahal. Afternoon enjoy shopping and later learn to prepare exotic Indian dishes at the care of expert chef.

Day 8: Jaipur � Agra (1 hour 10 minutes flight)
Fly for Agra and transfer to The Oberoi Amarvilas. Evening get an insight into the legacies of the Mughal Empire by a historian.

Day 9: Agra
Morning proceed for city tour and visit Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri.

Day 10: Agra � Delhi (60 minutes flight)
Morning visit Agra Fort and Itmad-ud-Daulah. Afternoon depart by air for Delhi and transfer to The Oberoi.

Day 11: Delhi
Morning visit India Gate, Qutab Minar and Rashtrapati Bhawan. Evening visit Dilli Haat.

Day 12: Delhi
Morning visit Red Fort, Jama Masjid and Chandni Chowk. Evening enjoy a massage at the Oberoi Spa.

Day 13: Delhi
Early Morning: Transfer to the airport for your onward destination.

Tour Highlights:

Explore 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Shopping at Delhi
Stunning palaces and forts in Jaipur
Visit Central Museum to see large collection of woodwork
Awe inspiring forts, Bustling cities, and Stunning palaces
Vibrant cities of Rajasthan with breathtaking architecture
Rural India by road
Yoga session at the hotel
Ayurvedic massage at Oberoi Spa
Candlelit dinner by Lake Pichola

Day 1: Delhi

Upon your arrival at the airport, meet our representative awaiting just outside the arrival hall, past the customs area & currency shops. Transfer to The Oberoi and later at the hotel our representative will brief you about tour starting day after.

Delhi, the national capital of India is an historic city and commercial centre of Northern India. Numerous dynasties ruled and flourished each bequeathing the city with different colors, shades and folds of civilization as heritage. With a multi-ethnic society, Delhi welcomes all to witness a miniature of the vast Indian subcontinent.

Day 2: Delhi � Udaipur (1 hour 35 minutes flight)

You will embark your journey to the capital of the erstwhile Kingdom of Mewar- Udaipur. Depart by air for Udaipur. On arrival in Udaipur, transfer to The Oberoi Udaivilas.

The medieval city of Udaipur is one of the most romantic cities in India, its beautiful Palaces are mirrored in the calm waters of Lake Pichola & the city is a brilliant kaleidoscope of narrow lanes flanked by bright stalls, gardens, lakes, palaces & temples. Laced with scenic lakes, Udaipur is truly an oasis in the middle of desert region of Rajasthan. Its magnificence and splendor is further enhanced with the presence of various grand edifices reminiscent of the splendid era of royalty. Spend the morning in Udaipur in your room or enjoy a massage at the Oberoi Spa. Evening set on a visit to the Bada Mahal Wildlife Conservatory, a natural home to peacocks, wild boar and spotted deer, located adjacent to the hotel. Here visit the 200 year old hunting lodge of the Maharanas of Udaipur and witness beauteous frescoes done in the �Gotai� style using lime and marble paste.

Day 3: Udaipur

Morning Yoga session at the hotel, followed by a tour of the city. The breathtaking beauty of the lakes - Pichola & Fateh Sagar & the magnificent structures built around them, impress every visitor to Udaipur. The city has been voted the best tourist destination in the world in multiple traveler surveys.

Wander through the opulent City Palace grounds and the museum. Overlooking Lake Pichola, City Palace complex has several beauteous structures showcasing a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architectures. Visit the Jagdish temple on the shores of Lake Pichola a large Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple situated on a raised terrain was built in 1651 and forms a beautiful pyramidal shape. A visit to the temple will not only be of religious experience, but will also impress you with the architectural brilliance of the age of royalty. A shopping excursion will be followed by an Ayurvedic massage at the Oberoi Spa. Celebrate your evening with a romantic candlelit dinner overlooking the Lake Pichola.

Day 4: Udaipur (approximately 3 hours drive)

Post breakfast in Udaipur proceed for a visit to the Chittorgarh Fort. The grandest fort in Rajasthan and the largest in whole of India, Chittorgarh Fort majestically sprawls over a hill 180 m high on a landscape of 280 ha. The monumental relics of the fort are studded with numerous historical gates, palaces, temples and commemoration towers. The most important bastion of Rajput power, the fort�s occupation was the primary objective of every would-be ruler. Explore the stunning fort today and then return to your hotel in Udaipur for overnight stay.

Day 5: Udaipur � Jaipur (1 hour flight)

In the morning depart by air for Jaipur. On arrival in Jaipur you will be escorted to The Oberoi Rajvilas.

Afternoon on this day will bring a tour of the Amber Fort. Enjoy a hearty breakfast at the hotel and leave for a half-day sightseeing tour to the hilltop fortress of Amber. A small trek up the hill will be covered while riding an elephant in the royal manner. The fort was built in 1592 under the reign of Raja Man Singh and was later modified by successive rulers for next 150 years. Today the structure stands with its beautifully carved ceilings, intricate patterns and stunning designs. Evening brings an insight into Rajasthani culture and its past by a historian.

Day 6: Jaipur

Morning in Jaipur will begin with rejuvenating Yoga session at the hotel.
The rest of the day will bring a tour of the Pink City of Jaipur. Visit numerous magnum opuses of Mughal architecture in the city. Visit the unique Jantar Mantar Observatory- an assortment of architectural astronomical instruments. Built by Maharaja Jai Singh II it consists of fourteen major geometric devices for measuring time and predicting eclipses etc. Stunning City Palace will be the next destination on this city tour. City Palace is a complex of various palaces in Jaipur which is an erstwhile seat of Maharaja of the region.

In the evening experience the traditional �Aarti� (prayer) at the ancient Shiva Temple within the hotel which will be followed by a rejuvenating spa therapy at the Oberoi Spa.

Day 7: Jaipur

Drive-by the stunning Hawa Mahal- a palace with hundreds of ornamental windows, built for royal ladies to be able to watch the daily processions of city.

Spend rest of the day shopping in the city for the famous handicrafts and other trinkets from Jaipur; you can bag various gem stones, silver jewelry and hand painted textiles from the effervescent bazaars of Jaipur.
Evening in Jaipur wil bring a fabulous culinary experience as the expert chef will teach you the art of creating exotic Indian dishes.

Day 8: Jaipur � Agra (1 hour 10 minutes flight)

Enjoy the morning at leisure followed by a drive to the airport. Our representative will make all the arrangements for your comfortable flight to Agra (1 hour 10 minutes flight). On arrival in Agra you will be escorted to The Oberoi Amarvilas. Spend the evening in the hotel and get an insight into the legacies of the Mughal Empire by a historian.

Day 9: Agra

Morning visit the ultimate emblem of love and an edifice that has most rightly been called a World Wonder- Taj Mahal. Built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, Taj Mahal is a UNESCO acclaimed site and is called �the jewel of Muslim art in India� for its beauteous design and configuration.

Also pay a visit Fatehpur Sikri, a World Heritage Site. The monuments and edifices of Fatehpur Sikri are applauded by UNESCO for they showcase a beauteous synthesis of various regional schools of architecture and influences of Hindu, Jain and Islamic architectural styles can be seen here. Explore the beautiful edifices inside which includes Jama Masjid, the Buland Darwaza, palace of Queen Jodha Bai, Birbal's Palace, tomb of Saint Salim Chisti inside.
Evening will be free for leisure activities.

Day 10: Agra � Delhi (60 minutes flight)

Later, visit the imposing structure of Agra Fort containing the Pearl Mosque, the Halls of public and private audience. Also visit, the Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah a replica of Taj Mahal often regarded as a draft of the famous mausoleum was built by Empress Noorjehan in memory of her father.

In the afternoon depart for the airport in Agra and board your flight back to Delhi (60 minutes flight). On arrival in Delhi you will be transferred to The Oberoi. The rest of the day will be free for leisure and independent activities in the national capital.

Day 11: Delhi

Visit the eclectic mix of modern and cosmopolitan worlds of India and take a sightseeing tour of New Delhi. Once called Lutyens� Delhi, the area of New Delhi was designed by British architect, Sir Edward Lutyens. These glorious imitations of Victorian style architecture have always been an eye-candy for the connoisseurs of art and architecture. Enjoy a drive past monuments of national significance such as President�s House and Parliament House. Pay visit to the grand War Memorial, India Gate and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Qutab Minar. Evening enjoy a massage at the Oberoi Spa.

Evening visit Dilli Haat, a contemporary art and crafts market that offers an opportunity to bag numerous wonderful collections of Indian handicrafts.

Day 12: Delhi

Today Delhi will unleash its historic and cultural heritage as you are introduced to various awe inspiring monuments. Start exploring from the undulated lanes of Old Delhi. The attractions here worth visiting first include the magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Site of Red Fort and Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India. The legendary market of Chandni Chowk is from where you can purchase anything from spices to perfumes to traditional Indian dresses to glittering jewelry so on and so forth.

In the evening back at the hotel a delightful massage at the Oberoi Spa awaits you that will rejuvenate your mind, body and soul after an eventful day in the national capital.

Day 13: Delhi

Your trip ends back in Delhi where the morning begins with a breakfast. Guided by our representative you will reach Airport in time to board your flight back home.