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India, the land of the Himalayas, the Taj Mahal, the river Ganges, Bollywood songs and so much more is a land of enigma. One cannot suffice to see the country on a short trip, as every small place in India has a marvellous history. However, there are important places that one would like to experience and carry in their hearts a little bit of India. We have narrowed down the places and chalked out an itinerary so that you get to see the beauty of the country, soak in his rich historical legacy as you travel within the country either by air or by road. Delhi, the capital of the country is the most logical place to begin your beautiful trip.
New Delhi
Flying into the capital city of New Delhi, check into one of the finest hotels marked as Asia’s finest, The Imperial Hotel.
Awarded one of the best Heritage hotels by the Outlook Traveller Award of 2018, the Imperial’s majestic beauty reflects the halcyon days of the British. Go around admiring the hotels’ beautiful expansive gardens and enjoy the succulent kebabs that its restaurants offer. If you have time go out and explore the Lutyen’s neighbourhood, that is filled with distinguished personalities like the Prime Minister of India!
Historic city of Delhi
After a hearty breakfast at one of the hotel’s restaurants, step out to enjoy the beautiful historic city of Delhi, that is filled with Mughal architecture and UNESCO heritage sites. Your itinerary may not pack in all the wonderful places that Delhi offers but some of the must-see places like the Humayun tomb will set a pace to your Indian sojourn. Visit the Humayun’s tomb, a mausoleum of love by a queen to her Mughal emperor. Many such mausoleums defining Mughal architecture and beauty dot in and around Delhi. Built by a Persian architect, Humayun’s tomb is the first grand amalgamation of Persian, Turkish and Indian architecture. Stroll through its four gardens that surround the tomb and you will be transported back to an era when expressions of love were set in stone and beauty. You can choose to visit a Sikh temple or gurudwara and experience the serenity and peace or visit another grandeur, the Red Fort of Delhi. Built with red sandstone, the fort housed all the Mughal princes and their families for over 200 years. The Red Fort was the centre of power and politics in the Indian subcontinent.
A visit to the tomb of the peace leader the world has ever known, Mahatma Gandhi or Rajghat will revive your faith in mankind. Revived and rejuvenated return to the cosy comfort of the Imperial Hotel and tuck into its lavish spreads before retiring for the day.
Agra
Fly into the city that has the Taj Mahal, one of the wonders of the world! Check into Agra’s Oberoi Amarvilas that offers a stunning view of the Taj Mahal and soak in its beauty. Agra houses the Akbar tomb the important emperor who rewrote the history of India, the tomb of Itmad-Ud-daulah nicknamed the baby Taj! Or you could just tuck into some good Indian food designed to satiate your taste buds at the hotel restaurant or just give in to a good massage at the hotel spa with the background of the Taj Mahal looming over your senses and retire for the day with the promise of an exciting day unfolding with the first rays of the sun reflecting off the Taj!
The Taj Mahal
Though much has been written about this marvellous piece of architectural wonder, nothing justifies an early visit to the Taj Mahal unfolding its alluring beauty in the first rays of the sun. Built by Shah Jahan in memory of his queen, the Taj as it is popularly known, is set in a 42-acre complex which houses the tombs, a mosque and a guest house, all surrounded by gardens on three sides. The Taj they say displays many moods to its visitors. Pinkish in the morning, milky in the evening, golden with the first rays of the moon and many other intermittent colours in between symbolically edifying the presence of God, who is never seen but felt! If you are one of those lucky who is visiting the Taj on a moonlit night, then brace yourself to bathe in its surreal beauty as the romanticism of the place and sheer majesty of the structure will lead you to believe that true love does exist in this world!
A visit to the Agra Fort will complete your day of memorable time spent in this historic place as you head back to the hotel and take refuge in its comfort to calm down your excited senses.
The Ranthambore Sher Bagh
Wake up to the chirping of birds and the smell of freshly brewed coffee with the Taj in the foreground and drive down to yet another resort designed to awaken the slumbering tiger in you. The Ranthambore Sher Bagh is a resort of 12 luxurious tents, nestling on the borders of the Ranthambore National Park, famous for the world-renowned Indian tiger. The resort has all the amenities befitting the royal yet at the same time ecologically friendly. Furnished with Edwardian day furniture, the camp ensures that guests are treated to modern amenities while experiencing the glorifying past.
Tuck into one of the best treats that outdoor clay ovens could offer with menus catering to European, Anglo-Indian and rich Indian delicacies and retire into the sunset with the sweet songs of the cicadas wafting in the fresh breeze!
Ranthambore National Park Safari
You are rejuvenated and raring to go on that game drive at the Ranthambore National Park. After a hearty breakfast swing into one of the jeeps that the resort provides to experience a day in the wilderness.
Ranthambore National Park is not just the Indian tiger’s haven, but home to a variety of wildlife like leopards, sloth bears, marsh crocodiles, jackals, foxes, hyenas, mongoose, the chintal, deer, antelopes, langurs, macaques, and Indian wolves too. Its rich flora and fauna like the massive fig and banyan trees have turned it into a seasonal home for many migrating birds inviting hordes of ornithologists’ into its wake. This dry deciduous region with its rich history provides a glimpse into its past with its imposing 10th-century fortress, cenotaphs and ruins of settlements of a bygone era.
After a morning of bone-tiring wild safari, enjoy the privileges of a variety of therapies like massages or reflexology treatments at the hands of experienced masseurs. Or simply have a quiet lunch and relax at the pool. If you wish, you can participate in another game drive post lunch or retire to enjoy the wide entertainment programmes offered by the luxury resort.
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Jaipur, the Pink City of India.
After breakfast, embark on another road trip to Jaipur, also known as the Pink city of India, the capital city of Rajasthan, and check into yet another Oberoi hotel delights, The Oberoi Rajvilas resort. Known for its hospitality and for its luxury dining, Oberoi Rajvilas ensures that its guests are well fed, rejuvenated in its spa and enjoy the typical Rajasthani cultural extravagance in its environs. If you have the time, check out the shops filled with coloured gems that Jaipur is famous for or visit the famous Museum of Gem and Jewellery that also has a gift shop to carry back souvenirs. Retire for the night in the magnificent rooms of the Oberoi Rajvilas.
Jaipur
Tuck into a hearty breakfast at the Oberoi and get ready to a great day of sightseeing in Jaipur. Amber Fort or Amer Palace as it is popularly known is one of the top tourist attractions in Jaipur. Built from pink and pale yellow sandstone the fort was built during the 15th and 16th centuries by Raja Man Singh I and completed by Mirja Raja Jai Singh. The interior of the fort is embellished with precious stones, carvings and mirrors to enhance its beauty. The Maota Lake surrounding the fort enhances its beauty. Built using a blend of Mughal and Rajput architecture, the fort is divided into four sections with one section called the Sheesh Mahal which is decorated with glass mirrors, paintings and flowers. Indulge in the elephant safari that takes you on a trip to the city.
The second part of the visit is to the Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds was built in the 17th century by the king as a summer retreat for his family. A five-storeyed multi latticed structure with windows or jharokhas, the Hawa Mahal was mainly used by the women of the royal family as a place to gather and view the outside world. Built from pink sandstone, the Palace of Winds is a magnificent structure in Jaipur. Visitors are allowed to climb to the top and take a view of the city.
Though dotted with many historical sights, Jaipur is well known for its Jantar Mantar or the world famous astronomical observatory built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. Now being maintained by the UNESCO as a rare heritage site, Jantar Mantar was the largest of the 5 astronomical observatories built by the king or the founder of Jaipur city. It has 16 geometric devices designed to measure time, observe the planets and celestial bodies.
Return to spend another night at Oberoi Rajvilas with a generous spa treatment to soothe your tired body.
Mihir Garh
It is day 9 and you are once again on your way to another spectacular fort in Rajasthan which has been featured in The Guardian by the Lonely Planet as the world’s most extraordinary hotel, Hotel Mihir Garh! Built nine years ago on the parched sands of the Thar desert, the hotel has nine 1700 sq. ft. suits equipped with individual pools and fireplace made from cow dung and furnished lavishly with the bright colours of Rajasthan. Calling it a shrine to the architectural traditions of Rajasthan many a notable personality make it a point to book one the exotic rooms at this hotel well in advance. So indulge in its environs, live in the ambiance of a local Rajasthani culture or take a cooking class, ride a horse on the final day of your holiday. What better way than to spend the last part of your journey reliving every magic and moment that you experienced in Rajasthan.
