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Camel fair near UdaipurEnjoy a gourmet lunch at Aodhi, a secluded hunting lodge nearthe fort; then drive through the forests onward to the astoundingJain temple complex of Ranakpur.This extremely beautiful temple complex lies in the peaceful valley ofthe Aravalli hills. Built in the 15th century, the temples in this complexare beautifully crafted and well preserved.Return to The Oberoi Udaivilas in the evening. After a spectacularday exploring ancient Mewar, allow a special stress relievingmassage at the Oberoi Spa to rejuvenate your mind and body.Dinner will be served at Udaimahal restaurant.Overnight at the resort.DAY 6 Udaipur-Delhi(Optional: Explore the colorful bazaars of Udaipur or enjoy a Balinesemassage at the Oberoi Spa.)Lunch is at the Suryamahal restaurant.In the afternoon transfer to Udaipur airport to board yourflight for Delhi departing at 1530 hours. Arrive at Delhi airportat 1640 hours. Meet and greet at the airport and check intoThe Oberoi, New Delhi.Dinner is at Traventino, the Italian speciality restaurant.Overnight at the hotel.DAY 7 Delhi-AgraBreakfast is followed by a day excursion to the old city of Delhito discover the hustle and bustle that keeps the city alive. Explorethe Old Fort or Purana Qila, pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhiat Raj Ghat, see the imposing Red Fort, visit the Jama Masjidand stroll through the bustling old bazaar of Chandni Chowk.Return to the hotel for lunch at Threesixty.In the afternoon transfer to Delhi airport to board your flightfor Agra departing at 1620 hours. Arrive at Agra airport at1720 hours. Meet and greet at the airport and check intoThe Oberoi Amarvilas.In the evening enjoy a 2 hour ‘Touch of Serenity’ spa program.Dinner is at Esphahan, the Indian speciality restaurant featuringa display kitchen and live classical music.Overnight at the resort.DAY 8 AgraEarly morning visit to the Taj Mahal.The Taj Mahal, built in white marble by Emperor Shahjahan as amausoleum for his queen Mumtaz Mahal, is a universal symbol of love.This magnificent monument is best enjoyed in the early morning hours.Return to the hotel for breakfast at Bellevue, the multi-cuisinerestaurant.Later visit the Agra Fort.In the 16th and 17th centuries, at the time of the Mughals, Agra wasthe capital of India. Construction of Agra Fort was originally startedby Emperor Akbar in 1565, but his son, Jahangir, and grandson,ShahJahan, later made additions. It houses the Dewan-e-Khas andDewan-e-Aam (Halls of Private and Public Audience) and its walls area silent witness to the rise and fall of the Imperial Mughal Empire.The palaces and courtyards within the fort feature a variety of ingeniousIslamic inspired devices (some decorative, some more practical) withinthe fabric of the buildings.Return to The Oberoi Amarvilas for lunch.In the evening visit the Taj Mahal to see the monument changingcolours at sunset.Enjoy a private romantic dinner with wine served in the privacyof your room balcony overlooking the Taj.Overnight at the resort.DAY 9 Agra-DelhiAfter breakfast, drive for one hour to Fatehpur Sikri, a worldheritage site and the ancient Mughal capital of India.Completed in 1571 by the Mughal Emperor Akbar, who was known tobe a very tolerant ruler, the buildings at Fatehpur Sikri blend bothIslamic and Hindu elements in their architectural style. Experts arguethat Fatehpur Sikri is the greatest accomplishment of Mughal architecture,surpassed only in reputation but not in its beauty by the Taj Mahal.The cultural politics of the site remain to be written; perhaps themammoth chess board, where human figures were used as chess piecesand moved at the emperor’s will, provides a clue.Enjoy a picnic lunch on your way back to The Oberoi Amarvilas.In the afternoon transfer to Agra airport to board your flightfor Delhi departing at 1750 hours. Arrive at Delhi airport at1850 hours. Meet and greet at the airport and check intoThe Oberoi, New Delhi.In the evening enjoy a special scrub and massage at the Spa.Dinner is at Taipan, the Chinese specialty restaurant.Overnight at the hotel.DAY 10 DelhiAfter breakfast visit the lively market of Dilli Haat for somelast minute shopping.Return to the hotel for lunch.In the evening give your trip the perfect finishing touchwith a Head and Shoulder massage at the Oberoi Spa.Indulge in a farewell traditional Indian dinner at Threesixtywhile you relive the magical moments of your “India in Luxury”holiday with Oberoi Hotels & Resorts.Late night transfer to the Indira Gandhi International Airportfor your flight back.In case of changes in domestic flight timings,the suggested itinerary will be suitably modified.TWO10 Days