Duration: 12 Nights / 13 Days
Places Covered: Mumbai – Udaipur – Jaipur – Agra - Delhi
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Day 01: Mumbai
Arrive in Mumbai and transfer to The Oberoi, Mumbai. The hotel room is booked from the afternoon to ensure immediate check-in on arrival.
Day 02: Mumbai-Udaipur
Morning: Sightseeing tour around the city including a trip to Gateway of India, Hanging Gardens and Victoria Terminus (now called Chhatrapati Shivaji terminus).
Afternoon: Departure by air for Udaipur (a 95 minutes flight). On arrival in Udaipur, transfer to The Oberoi Udaivilas. Evening: Visit the Bada Mahal Wildlife Conservatory located adjacent to the resort. Overnight at the resort.
Day 03: Udaipur
Morning: A yoga session at the resort followed by a tour of the city including a visit to the City Palace, the Museum, splendid Royal Gardens (Saheliyon ki Badi) and Jagdish Temple.
Afternoon: Shopping excursion followed by an Ayurvedic massage at the spa.
Evening: A candlelit dinner overlooking the Lake Pichola Overnight at the resort.
Day 04: Udaipur
Morning: After breakfast, take a drive of approximately three hours out of Udaipur to Chittorgarh Fort. The most important bastion of Rajput power, its occupation was the primary objective of any would-be ruler. Overnight at the resort.
Day 05: Udaipur-Jaipur
Morning: Departure by air for Jaipur (a 45 minutes flight). On arrival in Jaipur, transfer to The Oberoi Rajvilas.
Afternoon: A visit to the Amber Fort. An elephant ride takes you up to the fort.
Evening: A lecture on Rajasthan's culture and history by a historian. Overnight at the resort.
Day 06: Jaipur
Morning: A yoga session at the resort followed by a tour of the City Palace and the fascinating observatory built by Raja Jai Singh in 1728.
Afternoon: At leisure.
Evening: Watch the traditional 'Aarti' (prayer) at the ancient Shiva Temple within the hotel premises followed by a rejuvenating spa therapy at the spa. Overnight at the resort.
Day 07: Jaipur
Spend the day shopping in the city for gem stones, silver jewelry and hand printed textiles. Evening: Learn how to prepare exotic Indian dishes from the master chef. Overnight at the resort.
Day 08: Jaipur-Agra
Morning: Visit Hawa Mahal, also known as the 'Palace of Winds'
Afternoon: Departure by air for Agra (a 70 minutes flight). On arrival in Agra, transfer to The Oberoi Amarvilas. Evening: A lecture on Indian culture and history by a historian focusing on the Mughal dynasty. Overnight at the resort.
Day 09: Agra
Morning: Visit to the Taj Mahal.
Afternoon: Visit Fatehpur Sikri – a perfectly preserved ancient city built by the great Mughal emperor, Akbar.
Evening: At leisure. Overnight at the resort.
Day 10: Agra - Delhi
Morning: Visit Agra Fort and Itmad-ud-Daulah, also known as 'Baby Taj'.
Afternoon: Departure by air for Delhi (a 60 minutes flight). On arrival in Delhi, transfer to The Oberoi.
Evening: At leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 11: Delhi
Morning: Tour of the historical sights of Delhi, including India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhawan, the 12th century Qutab Minar and other landmarks.
Evening: Visit the lively market of Dilli Haat. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 12: Delhi
Morning: Visit the old areas of Delhi city to discover the hustle and bustle that keeps the city alive. Tour includes visit to Red Fort, Jama Masjid and Chandni Chowk.
Evening: Enjoy a massage at the spa. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 13: Delhi
Early morning: Transfer to the airport in time to board the flight to your onward destination.
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