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Itinerary for Jan 14 — Jan 28, 2014

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Day One: Tuesday, January 14 - Depart for India 
Depart From: Depart for overnight flight to India.

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Type: Five-Star Hotel

 Description: Located in the city’s prime business and shopping district of Nariman Point, The Oberoi, Mumbai has been completely redesigned to be the ultimate destination for contemporary style and luxury in the city. Overlooking the ocean, the hotel welcomes you with space and serenity. Luxuriously appointed guestrooms have been meticulously planned with a host of innovative features using the latest technology. The Oberoi, Mumbai is located on Marine Drive, the famed boulevard along the coast in South Mumbai. An hour's drive from the airport and only minutes away from the business, financial and entertainment districts, the hotel is also well located to visit the city’s tourist attractions.

Contact info:
Nariman Point
Mumbai, 400021 India
phone: +91 -22-6632-5757
web: www.oberoihotels.com/oberoi_mumbai/index.asp

Room amenities: Air conditioning with individual temperature control | All news cable network | Bedside switches for lights | Bedside outlet for recharging cellular phones | Complimentary local newspapers | Dual line telephones with speaker and voice mail | DVD player | Down pillows | Digital weighing scale | Electronic safe | Electronically controlled blackout roller blind | Fax machine on request | Glass walled bathrooms with electronically controlled roller blinds for privacy | High speed wired and wireless Internet access | High definition LCD television | Hypo-allergenic pillows on request | Hair dryer | iPod docking station with alarm clock | Intelligent thermostat | In room movies on request | Iron and ironing board on request | Laptop on request | Media hub outfitted in the writing desk. This includes international sockets, an HDMI port (High Definition Media Interface enables equipment such as camcorders, portable PlayStations and iPods to be connected to the television), USB charging socket and video and S-video multi-sockets. Corresponding cords to charge or connect the equipment to the media hub are available on request. | Printer on request | Refrigerated private bar | Self lit make-up / shaving mirror | Shaver adaptor | Slippers | Silk bathrobes | Silk padded hangers | Tea and coffee making facilities

Facility amenities: •Wireless Internet access in all rooms and public areas •State of the art 24-hour Business Centre •24 hours Oberoi Spa •24 hours Fitness Centre •24 hours in room dining •24 hours personal butler service •24 hours Concierge •Meetings and Conference facilities •Luxury retail arcade •Outdoor heated swimming pool •Beauty parlour •24 Hours laundry service •Baby sitting •Valet •Electronic safe deposit box in all rooms •Room for guests with special needs •Extensive Safety and Security arrangements

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: TBA
Please contact RS Travel Services to book extra rooms.

Check in time: 2:00 PM

Day Two: Wednesday, January 15 - Evening Arrival / Light Dinner 
Arrive To: Group arrival to Mumbai in the evening. Transfer to hotel for check-in.

Dinner: Light dinner at the hotel.

Lodging: The Oberoi Mumbai

Meals Included: Dinner
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Type: Five-Star Hotel

 Description: Located in the city’s prime business and shopping district of Nariman Point, The Oberoi, Mumbai has been completely redesigned to be the ultimate destination for contemporary style and luxury in the city. Overlooking the ocean, the hotel welcomes you with space and serenity. Luxuriously appointed guestrooms have been meticulously planned with a host of innovative features using the latest technology. The Oberoi, Mumbai is located on Marine Drive, the famed boulevard along the coast in South Mumbai. An hour's drive from the airport and only minutes away from the business, financial and entertainment districts, the hotel is also well located to visit the city’s tourist attractions.

Contact info:
Nariman Point
Mumbai, 400021 India
phone: +91 -22-6632-5757
web: www.oberoihotels.com/oberoi_mumbai/index.asp

Room amenities: Air conditioning with individual temperature control | All news cable network | Bedside switches for lights | Bedside outlet for recharging cellular phones | Complimentary local newspapers | Dual line telephones with speaker and voice mail | DVD player | Down pillows | Digital weighing scale | Electronic safe | Electronically controlled blackout roller blind | Fax machine on request | Glass walled bathrooms with electronically controlled roller blinds for privacy | High speed wired and wireless Internet access | High definition LCD television | Hypo-allergenic pillows on request | Hair dryer | iPod docking station with alarm clock | Intelligent thermostat | In room movies on request | Iron and ironing board on request | Laptop on request | Media hub outfitted in the writing desk. This includes international sockets, an HDMI port (High Definition Media Interface enables equipment such as camcorders, portable PlayStations and iPods to be connected to the television), USB charging socket and video and S-video multi-sockets. Corresponding cords to charge or connect the equipment to the media hub are available on request. | Printer on request | Refrigerated private bar | Self lit make-up / shaving mirror | Shaver adaptor | Slippers | Silk bathrobes | Silk padded hangers | Tea and coffee making facilities

Facility amenities: •Wireless Internet access in all rooms and public areas •State of the art 24-hour Business Centre •24 hours Oberoi Spa •24 hours Fitness Centre •24 hours in room dining •24 hours personal butler service •24 hours Concierge •Meetings and Conference facilities •Luxury retail arcade •Outdoor heated swimming pool •Beauty parlour •24 Hours laundry service •Baby sitting •Valet •Electronic safe deposit box in all rooms •Room for guests with special needs •Extensive Safety and Security arrangements

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: TBA
Please contact RS Travel Services to book extra rooms.

Check in time: 2:00 PM

Day Three: Thursday, January 16 - Mumbai / Orientation / Prince of Wales Museum / Mani Bhawan 
Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.

Morning: Begin the morning with your program orientation. Then continue on a discovery of Mumbai, driving past the Gateway of India, dabbawal and Dhobi ghat, ending at the Prince of Wales Museum with a presentation, "Reflections on Repatriation of Cultural Objects," by a member of the Prince of Wales Museum. Afterward, discover the museum.

Lunch: Lunch at a local restaurant.

Afternoon: Discover Mani Bhawan, where Gandhi initiated the Non-Cooperation, Satyagraha, Swadeshi, Khadi and Khilafat movements, and continue to Crawford market, one of South India’s most colorful and famous markets. Then take a horse carriage ride to Victoria embankment to your Welcome Dinner.

Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.

Lodging: The Oberoi Mumbai

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Five-Star Hotel

 Description: Conceived as a traditional Indian palace, The Oberoi Udaivilas showcases the rich heritage of the Mewar region of Rajasthan with its rambling courtyards, gentle rippling fountains, reflection pools and verdant gardens. Grand architecture inspired by the palaces of Rajasthan present a picture of majesty resplendent with pavilions and domes that lead you to a journey of discovery. Interiors embellished with decorative domes, hand painted frescoes, intricate mirror work and beautifully crafted artefacts create an ambience of regal splendour.

Contact info:
Haridasji Ki Magri
Udaipur, 313 001 India
phone: +91 ) 294-243-3300
web: www.oberoihotels.com/oberoi_udaivilas/index.asp

Room amenities: • Wired & wireless internet access • Dual line telephones with data port • Personal bar • Tea and coffee maker • Air conditioning with thermostat • Electronic safe • Hairdryer • Voltage 110-220

Facility amenities: •Wireless internet access in all the guest rooms •24 hours state of the art business centre and internet desk •Oberoi spa •Beauty salon •24 hours personal butler •Fitness centre with steam •24 hours in-room dining •24 hours concierge •Meetings and Conference facilities •Two outdoor heated pools •Currency Exchange •24 hours laundry services •Baby sitting •In house boutique "Tijori" •Library offering movies and Audio CDs •Valet services •Electronic safe deposit box in all the guest rooms •Gourmet counters in all guest rooms (Minibar) •Private/special dining •Airport/train station pick-up by chauffeured luxury cars •Turndown service •Shoes shine service •Secretarial Services •Doctor on Call •Boat/shikara rides with wine and canapé •Daily Yoga •Rajasthani folk dances •Puppet Show (On request) •Cooking Classes with Chef (On request) •Historian Session (On request) •Croquet (Outdoor) •Private Astrology Session (On request) •Village tour •Camel/elephant riding. (On request)

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Day Four: Friday, January 17 - Fly Mumbai to Udaipur / Lake Ride / Cocktail Party with Jim 
Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.

Morning: This morning, fly to Udaipur and transfer to your hotel to check in to your room at the Oberoi Udaivilas.

Lunch: Lunch at or near the hotel.

Afternoon: Enjoy a boat ride on Lake Pichola with a beautiful view of Udaipur. End at Jag Mandir, one of the islands on this lake with a heritage property, and enjoy cocktails and light dinner with Jim Moses.

Dinner: Light dinner as part of the cocktail party with Jim Moses.

Lodging: The Oberoi Udaivilas

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Five-Star Hotel

 Description: Conceived as a traditional Indian palace, The Oberoi Udaivilas showcases the rich heritage of the Mewar region of Rajasthan with its rambling courtyards, gentle rippling fountains, reflection pools and verdant gardens. Grand architecture inspired by the palaces of Rajasthan present a picture of majesty resplendent with pavilions and domes that lead you to a journey of discovery. Interiors embellished with decorative domes, hand painted frescoes, intricate mirror work and beautifully crafted artefacts create an ambience of regal splendour.

Contact info:
Haridasji Ki Magri
Udaipur, 313 001 India
phone: +91 ) 294-243-3300
web: www.oberoihotels.com/oberoi_udaivilas/index.asp

Room amenities: • Wired & wireless internet access • Dual line telephones with data port • Personal bar • Tea and coffee maker • Air conditioning with thermostat • Electronic safe • Hairdryer • Voltage 110-220

Facility amenities: •Wireless internet access in all the guest rooms •24 hours state of the art business centre and internet desk •Oberoi spa •Beauty salon •24 hours personal butler •Fitness centre with steam •24 hours in-room dining •24 hours concierge •Meetings and Conference facilities •Two outdoor heated pools •Currency Exchange •24 hours laundry services •Baby sitting •In house boutique "Tijori" •Library offering movies and Audio CDs •Valet services •Electronic safe deposit box in all the guest rooms •Gourmet counters in all guest rooms (Minibar) •Private/special dining •Airport/train station pick-up by chauffeured luxury cars •Turndown service •Shoes shine service •Secretarial Services •Doctor on Call •Boat/shikara rides with wine and canapé •Daily Yoga •Rajasthani folk dances •Puppet Show (On request) •Cooking Classes with Chef (On request) •Historian Session (On request) •Croquet (Outdoor) •Private Astrology Session (On request) •Village tour •Camel/elephant riding. (On request)

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Day Five: Saturday, January 18 - Udaipur / City Palace / Lok Kala Museum 
Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.

Morning: Enjoy the morning exploring the City Place and the Jagdish temple located in the city palace complex. The City Palace in Udaipur was built in a flamboyant style and is considered the largest of its type in Rajasthan, a fusion of the Rajasthani and Mughal architectural styles, and was built on a hilltop that gives a panoramic view of the city and its surroundings, including several historic monuments such as the Lake Palace in Lake Pichola, the Jag Mandir (another island in the lake), the Jagdish Temple (close to the palace), the Monsoon Palace (on top of an overlooking hillock nearby) and the Neemach Mata temple.

Lunch: Lunch at a local restaurant.

Afternoon: Explore the Lok Kala Museum, one of the most famous museums of Udaipur, exhibiting the brilliant collection of folk articles of Rajasthan. Then learn about the art of Rajasthan with a presentation: "Miniature Paintings, an Insight Into the Lifestyle of the People of Rajasthan."

Dinner: Dinner at or near the hotel.

Lodging: The Oberoi Udaivilas

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Full Service Hotel

 Description: Sardargarh Fort was constructed from 1738 to 1743 by Sardar Singh one of the most powerful Dhodihais. The Forts overall architectural style is grand, but still it strikes you with a solemn austerity. Understandable, since it was build for military reasons, it is fortified with massive ramparts, and giant circular bastions with battlements. Huge entrances and gateways, concentric walls and imposing arches, domes and vaulted spaces, textured facades, jharokhas (balconies) and cannons complete the picture of medieval military ambience. Temples, gardens, bath aria, granaries, residential suites, audience halls, pavilions, water works, watch towers, armories, treasuries and mint dungeons are spread out across three lakh square feet with courtyards. The fort still retains its medieval underground infrastructure - passage systems, rooms, halls, granaries and stores, open today to guests of the Hotel. The Hotel offers a breathtaking view on all sides. To its north is the enthralling view of the Lake. The Darbar Hall offers a charming vista of the village. And looming over the horizon is the imposing Aravalli Hill Range.

Contact info:
Sardargarh
Dist. Rajsamand
Rajasthan, 313 330 India
phone: +91 )-29-08 254591/92
web: www.sardargarh.in/

Room amenities: - Split Air-conditioning both cold and hot. - King size beds with spring mattresses. - Tea coffee maker, mini bar, satellite T.V, telephone connectivity. - All the suites have legrand switches and MCBs. - Rest rooms with bathing tubs and the pressurised water system .

Facility amenities: Banqueting Facilities, Internet Cafe, Two Workstations, Choice of Newspapers & Periodicals,Bath (Pool) Currency Exchange, Credit Card Facility

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Day Six: Sunday, January 19 - Udaipur / Sardargarh / Village Visit 
Note: Drive time is approximately 2 hours.

Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.

Morning: Check out of hotel and depart for Sardargarh with a field trip to visit the Eklingji Temples. Eklingji is believed to be the ruling deity of Mewar Princely State and the Ruler Maharana rules as his Dewan. Begun in 971, the temple complex was built by the Guhila (later called Sesodia) dynasty of Mewar, in honor of their presiding deity Eklingji, a form of Lord Shiva. The beautifully sculpted temple complex includes 108 temples within its high walls. The main temple, which dates to the 15th century, was rebuilt from the ruins of an earlier destroyed temple. The walled complex is made of marble and granite and has an enormous double-storied, elaborately pillared hall or "mandap" under a vast pyramidal roof, with a four-faced image of Lord Shiva in black marble. Another temple in the complex is the Lakulish Temple; built in 971, it is the only temple of the Lakulish sect in the whole of India. Continue to Sardargarh fort.

Lunch: Lunch at Sardargarh.

Afternoon: This afternoon, take an expert-led walk around the village with the fort owner to learn about this village, ending at sunset point on Lake Manohar Sagar.

Dinner: Dinner at the hotel.

Lodging: Sardargarh Heritage Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Full Service Hotel

 Description: Sardargarh Fort was constructed from 1738 to 1743 by Sardar Singh one of the most powerful Dhodihais. The Forts overall architectural style is grand, but still it strikes you with a solemn austerity. Understandable, since it was build for military reasons, it is fortified with massive ramparts, and giant circular bastions with battlements. Huge entrances and gateways, concentric walls and imposing arches, domes and vaulted spaces, textured facades, jharokhas (balconies) and cannons complete the picture of medieval military ambience. Temples, gardens, bath aria, granaries, residential suites, audience halls, pavilions, water works, watch towers, armories, treasuries and mint dungeons are spread out across three lakh square feet with courtyards. The fort still retains its medieval underground infrastructure - passage systems, rooms, halls, granaries and stores, open today to guests of the Hotel. The Hotel offers a breathtaking view on all sides. To its north is the enthralling view of the Lake. The Darbar Hall offers a charming vista of the village. And looming over the horizon is the imposing Aravalli Hill Range.

Contact info:
Sardargarh
Dist. Rajsamand
Rajasthan, 313 330 India
phone: +91 )-29-08 254591/92
web: www.sardargarh.in/

Room amenities: - Split Air-conditioning both cold and hot. - King size beds with spring mattresses. - Tea coffee maker, mini bar, satellite T.V, telephone connectivity. - All the suites have legrand switches and MCBs. - Rest rooms with bathing tubs and the pressurised water system .

Facility amenities: Banqueting Facilities, Internet Cafe, Two Workstations, Choice of Newspapers & Periodicals,Bath (Pool) Currency Exchange, Credit Card Facility

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Day Seven: Monday, January 20 - Sardargarh / Train Ride / Cooking Demonstration / Dinner with Jim 
Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.

Morning: Take a local train ride to see the village of Sardargarh, ending with a visit of a local temple.

Lunch: Lunch at the hotel.

Afternoon: Participate in a cooking demonstration by the fort owner and learn a little about Indian cooking and the herbs and spice that make this cuisine so aromatic and flavorful. Also, for those interested, take an expert-led walk of the fort.

Dinner: Join Jim Moses for a private gala dinner at the hotel.

Lodging: Sardargarh Heritage Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Five-Star Hotel

 Description: The Oberoi Rajvilas is, quite perfectly, the India of our imagination with all her beauties distilled and dusted down, plus the conveniences and the luxuries that only a modern mind could dream of. It is built with exacting detail, recreating a traditional Rajasthani fort setting surrounding an 18th century Shiva temple rising out of a lotus strewn pond. Carved elephants rear at entrances, and fountains glitter lavishly with hand painted blue tiles. With Jaipur as its backdrop, the hotel recreates the magnificence of princely Rajasthan in a beautiful fort setting with 54 rooms, 14 luxury tents and 3 villas with private pools clustered around private courtyards. Most rooms have large four poster beds and sunken marble baths overlooking private walled gardens. Airconditioned luxury tents have embroidered interior canopies, old style baths and outdoor decks. Interiors of the Royal Villa highlight the fine craftsmanship and attention to detail that distinguishes the hotel.

Contact info:
Jaipur
Jaipur, 302 031 India
phone: +91 ) 141-268-0101
web: www.oberoihotels.com/oberoi_rajvilas/index.asp

Room amenities: • Satellite & TV • CD and DVD Player • Wi-Fi internet access • Single line telephones with data port • Mini bar • 24 hour in-room dining and butler service. • Tea and coffee maker • Air conditioning with thermostat • Electronic safe • Hairdryer • Voltage 110-220

Facility amenities: •Baby Sitting Service •Spa / Beauty Salon •Boutique •24 hour Laundry •Valet Parking •Credit Cards – Major Cards Accepted •Dry-cleaning/Laundry service (same day) •Foreign Currency Exchange •Concierge •24 hour In Room Dining •Wake up call •Wi-Fi Internet in guest rooms and public areas •Emergency information in all rooms •Limousine/Car Rental Service •Luggage Storeroom •Meeting Room •Doctor on call •Photo Service •Postal & Shipping Services •Safe Deposit Boxes •Secretarial Service •Steam & Jacuzzi •Gymnasium •Car rental •Helipad •Uniformed security on premises

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Day Eight: Tuesday, January 21 - Sardargarh / Jaipur 
Note: Drive time is approximately six hours.

Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.

Morning: Depart for Jaipur with bathroom stops along the way.

Lunch: Lunch en route.

Afternoon: Upon arrival in Jaipur, check in with time to relax in the afternoon at your hotel.

Dinner: Dinner at the hotel.

Lodging: The Oberoi Rajvilas

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Close [ x ]
Type: Five-Star Hotel

 Description: The Oberoi Rajvilas is, quite perfectly, the India of our imagination with all her beauties distilled and dusted down, plus the conveniences and the luxuries that only a modern mind could dream of. It is built with exacting detail, recreating a traditional Rajasthani fort setting surrounding an 18th century Shiva temple rising out of a lotus strewn pond. Carved elephants rear at entrances, and fountains glitter lavishly with hand painted blue tiles. With Jaipur as its backdrop, the hotel recreates the magnificence of princely Rajasthan in a beautiful fort setting with 54 rooms, 14 luxury tents and 3 villas with private pools clustered around private courtyards. Most rooms have large four poster beds and sunken marble baths overlooking private walled gardens. Airconditioned luxury tents have embroidered interior canopies, old style baths and outdoor decks. Interiors of the Royal Villa highlight the fine craftsmanship and attention to detail that distinguishes the hotel.

Contact info:
Jaipur
Jaipur, 302 031 India
phone: +91 ) 141-268-0101
web: www.oberoihotels.com/oberoi_rajvilas/index.asp

Room amenities: • Satellite & TV • CD and DVD Player • Wi-Fi internet access • Single line telephones with data port • Mini bar • 24 hour in-room dining and butler service. • Tea and coffee maker • Air conditioning with thermostat • Electronic safe • Hairdryer • Voltage 110-220

Facility amenities: •Baby Sitting Service •Spa / Beauty Salon •Boutique •24 hour Laundry •Valet Parking •Credit Cards – Major Cards Accepted •Dry-cleaning/Laundry service (same day) •Foreign Currency Exchange •Concierge •24 hour In Room Dining •Wake up call •Wi-Fi Internet in guest rooms and public areas •Emergency information in all rooms •Limousine/Car Rental Service •Luggage Storeroom •Meeting Room •Doctor on call •Photo Service •Postal & Shipping Services •Safe Deposit Boxes •Secretarial Service •Steam & Jacuzzi •Gymnasium •Car rental •Helipad •Uniformed security on premises

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Day Nine: Wednesday, January 22 - Jaipur / Amber Fort / Junta Manar / University Student interaction 
Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.

Morning: This morning depart for Amber Fort. En route, view Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds). This five-storied wonder has a spectacular pyramidal facade and overhanging windows with latticed screens, domes and spires. Amber Fort is an example of Rajput architecture, with its terraces and ramparts reflected in the Maota Lake below. The interiors of the fort have various royal halls decorated with intricate ivory, mirror and glass work complemented by exquisite wall paintings.

Lunch: Lunch at a local restaurant.

Afternoon: Continue your exploration of Jaipur with the City Place and Jantar Mantar Astronomical Observatory. Transfer to a local university and enjoy tea with university students to learn about their goals and aspirations.

Dinner: Dinner at leisure to choose your own cuisine.

Lodging: The Oberoi Rajvilas

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Close [ x ]
Type: Five-Star Hotel

 Description: The Oberoi Rajvilas is, quite perfectly, the India of our imagination with all her beauties distilled and dusted down, plus the conveniences and the luxuries that only a modern mind could dream of. It is built with exacting detail, recreating a traditional Rajasthani fort setting surrounding an 18th century Shiva temple rising out of a lotus strewn pond. Carved elephants rear at entrances, and fountains glitter lavishly with hand painted blue tiles. With Jaipur as its backdrop, the hotel recreates the magnificence of princely Rajasthan in a beautiful fort setting with 54 rooms, 14 luxury tents and 3 villas with private pools clustered around private courtyards. Most rooms have large four poster beds and sunken marble baths overlooking private walled gardens. Airconditioned luxury tents have embroidered interior canopies, old style baths and outdoor decks. Interiors of the Royal Villa highlight the fine craftsmanship and attention to detail that distinguishes the hotel.

Contact info:
Jaipur
Jaipur, 302 031 India
phone: +91 ) 141-268-0101
web: www.oberoihotels.com/oberoi_rajvilas/index.asp

Room amenities: • Satellite & TV • CD and DVD Player • Wi-Fi internet access • Single line telephones with data port • Mini bar • 24 hour in-room dining and butler service. • Tea and coffee maker • Air conditioning with thermostat • Electronic safe • Hairdryer • Voltage 110-220

Facility amenities: •Baby Sitting Service •Spa / Beauty Salon •Boutique •24 hour Laundry •Valet Parking •Credit Cards – Major Cards Accepted •Dry-cleaning/Laundry service (same day) •Foreign Currency Exchange •Concierge •24 hour In Room Dining •Wake up call •Wi-Fi Internet in guest rooms and public areas •Emergency information in all rooms •Limousine/Car Rental Service •Luggage Storeroom •Meeting Room •Doctor on call •Photo Service •Postal & Shipping Services •Safe Deposit Boxes •Secretarial Service •Steam & Jacuzzi •Gymnasium •Car rental •Helipad •Uniformed security on premises

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Day Ten: Thursday, January 23 - School visit / free time 
Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.

Morning: Explore a local village of Jaipur and visit an elementary school with opportunities to interact with the students there.

Lunch: Lunch on your own.

Afternoon: Free time on your own to explore Jaipur.

Dinner: Enjoy dinner at a Rajastani family's home, a Haveli. Interact with the family and learn what makes its living quarters unique.

Lodging: The Oberoi Rajvilas

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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Type: Five-Star Hotel

 Description: Rated amongst the leading resorts in the world, The Oberoi Amarvilas offers the best view of the Taj Mahal in Agra. The hotel is located 600 meters from the Taj Mahal and all rooms, suites, lobby, bar and lounge offer breathtaking views of the monument. Built in a style inspired by Moorish and Mughal architecture, the resort is a splendid display of terraced lawns, fountains, reflection pools and pavilions with rich interiors that take you back to an era of Emperors and Princes. An interlude at The Oberoi Amarvilas is truly unforgettable. Rated amongst the leading resorts in the world, The Oberoi Amarvilas offers the best view of the TajMahal in Agra. The hotel is located 600 meters from the TajMahal and all rooms, suites, lobby, bar and lounge offer breathtaking views of the monument. Built in a style inspired by Moorish and Mughal architecture, the resort is a splendid display of terraced lawns, fountains, reflection pools and pavilions with rich interiors that take you back to an era of Emperors and Princes. An interlude at The Oberoi Amarvilas is truly unforgettable.

Contact info:
Taj East Gate Road
Agra, 282 001 India
phone: +91 ) 562-223-1515
web: www.oberoihotels.com/oberoi_amarvilas/index.asp

Room amenities: • Color Satellite TV • DVD/CD Player • Wi-Fi internet access • Dual line telephones with dataport • Mini bar • Tea and coffee maker • Air conditioning with thermostat • Electronic safe • Hairdryer • Voltage 110-220

Facility amenities: •Complimentary golf cart transfer to and from the Taj Mahal •Complimentary transfer to and from the local railway station or airport •Wireless Internet access in all rooms and public areas •State of the art 24-hour Business Centre •Full service Oberoi Spa •Fitness Centre •24 hours in room dining •24 hours personal butler service •24 hours Concierge •Meetings and Conference facilities •Luxury retail arcade •Outdoor swimming pool •Beauty parlour •24 Hours laundry service •Banking •Baby sitting •Valet •Travel desk •Electronic safe deposit box in all rooms •Room for guests with special needs •Extensive Safety and Security arrangements

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Day Eleven: Friday, January 24 - Jaipur / Coach to Agra 
Note: This is a four-hour drive.

Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.

Morning: Check out of hotel and depart for Agra.

Lunch: Lunch at the hotel.

Afternoon: View the Taj Mahal from Metab Bagh with a presentation on Mughal history and architecture.

Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.

Lodging: The Oberoi Amarvilas

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Five-Star Hotel

 Description: Located in the heart of the city, close to the commercial and shopping districts, The Oberoi, New Delhi reflects the spirit in a harmonious blend of tradition and contemporary sophistication.

Contact info:
Dr. Zakir Hussain Marg
New Delhi, 110 003 India
phone: +91 ) 11-2436-3030
web: www.oberoihotels.com/oberoi_delhi/index.asp

Room amenities: • Wi-Fi internet access • Dual line telephones with dataport • Personal bar • Tea and coffee maker • Air conditioning with thermostat • Electronic safe • Hairdryer • Voltage 110-220 • DVD players in all rooms

Facility amenities: •Wireless Internet access in all rooms and public areas •State of the art 24-hour Business Centre •Full service Oberoi Spa •Fitness Centre •24 hours in room dining •24 hours personal butler service •24 hours Concierge •Meetings and Conference facilities •Luxury retail arcade •Outdoor heated swimming pool •Indoor heated lap pool •Beauty parlour •24 Hours laundry service •Banking •Baby sitting •Valet •Travel desk •Electronic safe deposit box in all rooms •Room for guests with special needs •Extensive Safety and Security arrangements

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights after: TBA
Please contract RS Travel Services for extra nights booking.

Check out time: 12:00 PM

Day Twelve: Saturday, January 25 - Agra / Agra Fort / Coach to Delhi 
Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.

Morning: Set out in the early morning to explore the Taj Mahal. Take some time to experience the exquisite grounds and view the highly decorated inside chamber. Then continue to explore Itmad-Ud-Daulah's tomb, popularly known as the Baby Taj. Next, visit Agra Fort. Originally planned as an impregnable military structure by Akbar, the Agra Fort, over a period of time, acquired all the elegance, lavishness and majesty of an imperial palace.

Lunch: Lunch at a local restaurant.

Afternoon: Transfer to Delhi. Upon arrival check in to your hotel and relax until dinner.

Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.

Lodging: The Oberoi, New Delhi

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Five-Star Hotel

 Description: Located in the heart of the city, close to the commercial and shopping districts, The Oberoi, New Delhi reflects the spirit in a harmonious blend of tradition and contemporary sophistication.

Contact info:
Dr. Zakir Hussain Marg
New Delhi, 110 003 India
phone: +91 ) 11-2436-3030
web: www.oberoihotels.com/oberoi_delhi/index.asp

Room amenities: • Wi-Fi internet access • Dual line telephones with dataport • Personal bar • Tea and coffee maker • Air conditioning with thermostat • Electronic safe • Hairdryer • Voltage 110-220 • DVD players in all rooms

Facility amenities: •Wireless Internet access in all rooms and public areas •State of the art 24-hour Business Centre •Full service Oberoi Spa •Fitness Centre •24 hours in room dining •24 hours personal butler service •24 hours Concierge •Meetings and Conference facilities •Luxury retail arcade •Outdoor heated swimming pool •Indoor heated lap pool •Beauty parlour •24 Hours laundry service •Banking •Baby sitting •Valet •Travel desk •Electronic safe deposit box in all rooms •Room for guests with special needs •Extensive Safety and Security arrangements

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights after: TBA
Please contract RS Travel Services for extra nights booking.

Check out time: 12:00 PM

Day Thirteen: Sunday, January 26 - Old Delhi 
Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.

Morning: Discover Old Delhi. Drive by the Red fort and then take a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk, ending in Jama Masjid with a visit to the Mosque.

Lunch: Lunch at a local restaurant.

Afternoon: After lunch, explore Gallery of Modern Art with a talk on "Modern and Contemporary Art in India.'' In the late afternoon, visit a dance school and get a private performance from the students there.

Dinner: Farewell dinner at a local restaurant.

Lodging: The Oberoi, New Delhi

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Fourteen: Monday, January 27 - New Delhi / Late night flight home 
Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.

Morning: This morning, discover New Delhi. Explore Qutub Minar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk around India Gate and government buildings. Continue to Gandhi Smriti with a talk on "Relevance of Gandhi in Today's World."

Lunch: Lunch at a local restaurant.

Afternoon: Free afternoon to explore Delhi and pack for your late-night flight home.

Dinner: Dinner is on your own.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day Fifteen: Tuesday, January 28 - Early morning flight / Arrival Home 
Arrive To: Arrival home.

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