India
Rajasthan Oberoi Style
12 days from £7,849pp
Includes accommodation, guided activities, international and domestic flights, all transfers
Overview & Highlights
The princely state of Rajasthan is a land of beauty and colours, romantic palaces and serene lakes.
Visit the the most romantic monument in the world in the form of the Taj Mahal, in Agra, Uttar Pradesh.
In Rajasthan visit the stunning Ranthambore National park to search for the elusive tiger, followed by a visit to the colourful city of Jaipur, and the city of lakes, Udaipur; arguably the most romantic city in India and finally finishing in cosmopolitan Mumbai.
Stay in luxury Oberoi hotels to make your holiday that extra bit special and magical. (As featured on Grand Indian Hotel on TV)
- Spot elusive Royal Bengal Tigers
- Witness the iconic Taj Mahal
- Visit the colourful markets of Rajasthan
- Stay at six stunning Oberoi Hotels
- Best time to travel October & November, February, March & April
“I have been lucky to travel through Rajasthan many times and experienced the beauty of the culture and historical sites of the region. Oberoi hotels are superb and cater for every guests needs in style … from the hilltops of Shimla to the serene lakes of Udaipur there are enough locations in Rajasthan to fill a dozen or more holidays!”
This is just one example of a luxury tailor made holiday to Rajasthan.
- Day 1: Fly from Heathrow to Delhi with Jet Airways on an overnight flight
- Day 2: Arrive in Delhi, greet and transfer to The Oberoi Hotel then relax after your flight. Stay for two nights in Delhi.
- Day 3: Delhi is India’s capital and a major gateway to the country, and a bustling metropolis. In Old Delhi, you may visit the Jama Masjid- the Mosque of Friday, the greatest religious construction of Islam, Raj Ghat- where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated and the Red Fort (from the outside)- the palace for Shahjahan’s new capital. In New Delhi, you may visit the Qutab Minar- the tallest stone tower in India and Huyamayun’s Tomb- an outstanding monument in Indo-Persian style.
- Days 4: Today you drive to Agra. Upon arrival you will be transferred to the luxurious Amarvilas for your overnight stay. Your private guided tour today will explore some of the best architectural wonders of the Mughal’s period including the massive yet elegant Agra Fort and the world famous Taj Mahal.
- Day 5: Drive to Ranthambore National Park, the former hunting ground of the Maharajahs of Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in the park by shared jeep to view the wildlife of Ranthambhore National Park – The Park was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1955 and as a National Park in 1980, seven years after the launch of Project Tiger.
- Day 6: Today you will enjoy morning and evening game drives to search for the elusive Bengal Tigers and view the varied wildlife of the national park.
- Day 7: Morning at leisure then later drive to the Pink City of Jaipur spend two nights at The Oberoi Rajvilas. The rest of the day is then free to relax at this luxurious hotel.
- Day 8: Today enjoy a private guided tour of Jaipur visiting sights such as the Amber Fort, City Palace and the Royal Observatory which are just some of the sights you will see today. Amber Fort’s ruins spread over the Aravalli hills today. The City Palace is an overwhelming complex of exquisite palaces. The Astronomical Observatory made by the Maharaja of Jaipur built in 1726, it is one of the five astronomical wonders built by Sawai Jai Singh.
- Day 9: From Jaipur you will transfer by road to Udaipur where you will transfer to palatial Oberoi Udaivilas for your two night stay. The hotel is set on the shores of Lake Pichola where you will enjoy the amazing views of the City Palace.
- Day 10: Morning private guided sightseeing of Udaipur, visiting sights such as the City Palace and Jagdish Temple. Afternoon is then at leisure followed by a evening boat tour of Lake Pichola and Jagdish temple.
- Day 11: Morning transfer to airport to connect with your flight to Mumbai. On arrival transfer to The Oberoi Hotel near the famous ‘Gateway to India’.
- Day 12: Transfer back to the airport for your flight home
We also feature a variation of this itinerary with Oberoi Hotels, heading to the foothills of the Himalayas and the ‘Indian Summers’ hill station of Shimla (travel on the Toy Train) and stay in stunning Oberoi Wildflower Hall.
All itineraries can be tailored to your requirements, alternative hotels are available and number of nights are flexible.
A few impressions…
“Huge appreciation for organising our wonderful holiday to Rajasthan. We were looked after like Sahib and Sahiba (!) from our arrival in Delhi until our departure… The Oberoi Rajvilas was wonderful, staff terrific, nothing too much trouble and the Diwali evening and special buffet was great fun.”
Jenny & David
Let us begin the journey that will create memories to last a lifetime.
