Nights 1, 2 & 3: The Oberoi, New Delhi
New Delhi, India
Located close to the city center, The Oberoi, New Delhi, overlooks the prestigious Golf Club on one side and Humayun’s Tomb on the other. A member of The Leading Hotels of the World, this elegant hotel is a favorite of sophisticated travelers and appears on the Condé Nast Traveler 2008 Gold List. Elegantly appointed guest rooms offer large-screen TV with DVD player, high-speed Internet access, coffee maker, mini-bar, safe, scale and hair dryer. Pamper yourself at the spa, take advantage of the open-air swimming pool, which is lighted in the evening, or get your workout in the health club with its own swimming pool and well-equipped gym. Dining venues are sure to please with varied styles and menus.
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Night 4: The Gateway Hotel Ganges
Varanasi, India
Set on 40 lush acres in the heart of the bustling temple city of Varanasi, The Gateway Hotel Ganges is an oasis of tranquility. Indulging with luxurious style and comfort, guest rooms offer Internet connectivity, direct-dial international telephone and color TV with satellite channels. During leisure time, perhaps you’ll swim in the freshwater pool, play badminton, croquet or tennis or consult with an astrologer. Stop at Chowk for a quick snack, enjoy delightful cocktails and finger foods at the Princep Bar or savor traditional Indian specialties at the Varuna restaurant. |
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Night 5: The Grand Temple View
Khajuraho, India
Set amidst lush green surroundings close to the western group of the temples of Khajuraho, The Grand Temple View enjoys an ideal location. Comfortable guest rooms feature such welcome amenities as air conditioning, coffee / tea maker, iron and ironing board, free in-house movies, satellite and cable TV, international direct-dial telephones and refrigerator. During leisure time, stroll through the beautifully landscaped gardens, have a dip in the pool or indulge yourself at Rejuve – The Spa. Panna, the multi-cuisine restaurant and Mahua, the hotel bar, are sure to please.
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Nights 6 & 7: The Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra
Agra, India
The luxurious Oberoi Amarvilas is located just 600 meters from the world’s most famous monument, the Taj Mahal; Tauck guests stay in rooms with a view of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Moorish and Mughal in architecture, the hotel surrounded by terraced lawns, reflecting pools and pavilions that are reminiscent of the days of princes and emperors. Opulent guest rooms feature walk-in closet with electronic safe, satellite color TV, DVD/CD player, mini-bar and coffee maker. Lovely marble bathrooms offer separate tub and shower and deluxe toiletries. Recall the days of the Arabian Nights in the white marble colonnaded swimming pool or keep in shape in the fully equipped Gymnasium. For the ultimate indulgence, gaze out at the Taj Mahal as you luxuriate in a spa treatment using exotic oils and creams favored by royalty centuries ago. For the perfect end to a perfect day, cocktails on the terrace overlooking that splendid monument to love is a memorable experience. The Oberoi Amarvilas has been named to the prestigious Condé Nast Traveler Gold List and the readers of Travel + Leisure rank it as one of the world’s best hotels.
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Nights 8 & 9: The Oberoi Rajvilas, Jaipur
Jaipur, India
Recreating the opulence of royal Rajasthan in a stunning fort setting with Jaipur as its backdrop, everything about this distinctive and truly elegant hotel evokes images of the opulent lifestyle of India’s legendary Rajput princes. Impeccable service, lovely grounds, gracious ambiance and sumptuous accommodations are sure to delight even the most sophisticated traveler. Guest rooms offer every conceivable modern convenience including a regal four-poster bed, sunken white Italian marble bathroom with views of its own private ornamental garden, satellite TV with CD and DVD player, private bar and direct-dial telephone. Enjoy relaxing in the peaceful gardens surrounding the swimming pool, play tennis on two floodlit courts or take advantage of the five-hole pitch and putt golf course if you can tear yourself away from the pampering spa. Dining in the Surya Mahal & Courtyard is a treat, as is sipping your favorite libation in the gracious Rajwada library bar. The readers of Travel + Leisure consider the magnificent Oberoi Rajvilas to be one of the 500 best hotels in the world and the readers of Condé Nast Traveler awarded the hotel a place on the prestigious 2008 Gold List.
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Nights 10 & 11: Taj Lake Palace
Udaipur, India
It almost seems to rise out of Lake Pichola in a surreal dream. Once a palace built by Maharana Jagat Singh in 1746, the stunning white marble Taj Lake Palace is reminiscent of the Taj Mahal. Surrounded by sumptuous silks, richly colored murals and ornately carved furniture, Tauck’s guests feel like royalty in guest rooms featuring every conceivable modern comfort and convenience. The Taj Spa awaits with indulgent experiences drawn from ancient Indian techniques to ensure wellness and healing. The Aerobic Workout Room and swimming pool overlooking the lake entice during leisure hours. A miniature white marble palace, the Jharokha restaurant offers contemporary world cuisine with a view of the lake 24 hours a day, while the rooftop Bahairo restaurant features Asian cuisine in a relaxed setting. Both Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure place the Taj Lake Palace among the top hotels in the world.
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Nights 12: Trident, Gurgaon
Gurgaon, India
Set on seven beautifully landscaped acres just a half-hour drive from the airport, the Trident, Gurgaon has a serene presence and a resort-like ambiance. Comfortable guest rooms offer high-speed Internet access, mini-bar, satellite TV service and coffee / tea maker. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor heated pool or a workout in the state-of-the-art Fitness Center. Dine on North Indian cuisine in the Saffron restaurant, savor sushi and other Japanese dishes at the Konomi restaurant or choose from among Italian, Mediterranean, South East Asian or Indian dishes at Cilantro. If you’re a fan of single malts, Irish or bourbon whiskeys, The Bar is the place to head… or enjoy the beverage of your choice at the Pool Bar.
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