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OBEROI RAJVILAS, JAIPUR This royal resort sprawls over

a breathtaking 13 hectares of

artistic landscape. With lush

gardens, verdant trees and a

variety of exotic birds, this

resort makes for the perfect

regal getaway that you’ve

dreamed of. Built to recreate the

lifestyle of the Rajasthan royals,

the Oberoi Rajvilas ensures that

you and your family feel like

royalty, no less! With its Mughal

archways, gold leaf frescos, high

ceilings and crystal chandeliers,

you’re transported back in time,

from the moment you step into

this spacious resort.

The rooms here are designed

to suit your every whim and

fancy, architecturally created

to give you the personal space

you need with your loved

ones. You can choose from the

exclusive variety of rooms on

offer, from the Kohinoor Villa

that comes with a 60 foot pool

in the middle of its private

enclosure, or the Royal Tent and

the Luxury Tent, complete with

all imaginable luxuries. They

are traditional, reminiscent

of a time when royalty would

cross the Rajasthani desert with

an elaborate entourage. The

Premier Rooms offer views of

a private garden that will leave

you spellbound.

And if you manage to tear

yourself away from your plush

room, the resort has a lot more

on offer. Pamper yourself at the

spa located in an 18th century

haveli, or experience dining like

never before — stroll into the

Herb Garden and pick out some

of your favourites, and enjoy

a meal prepared by the expert

chefs with your pick of the day!

If you’re looking for something

more romantic and traditional,

indulge in a Rajasthani Thali

meal, served to you in splendour

and style, with the haveli on one

side and a glorious 280 year old

temple on the other.

The Oberoi Rajvilas also

allows you to explore the

rich culture and heritage of

Jaipur with various exciting

experiences. You can carry the

royal treatment forward with an

ITC GRAND BHARAT, GURGAON Set amidst the natural beauty

of the Aravalli Hills, this hotel

is the country’s � rst all suites

resort. Founded on the ethos

of ‘responsible luxury’ — using

sustainable practices without

compromising on service — the

property boasts of 100 suites and

four Presidential Villas (inspired by

the Mughal, Maratha, Chola and

Maurya dynasties), and is grand

in every sense of the word. Your

Escape to these plush places, where the fabled life of Indian royalty is yours for the asking, for as long as you want!

LIVE LIFE ROYALLY

what you need. Travel back in

time, with all modern comforts.

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arrival is marked by a traditional

welcome � t for royalty — as a

bugle heralds your entry and you

walk in under a red canopy that

is held by four bearers — and are

welcomed in the Sangam (lobby)

with a traditional scarf which is

draped around your neck.

After a welcome drink in

the Peacock Bar, where the

formalities are discreetly

completed, you are escorted

to your suite by your personal

attendant who takes care of your

every need. The suites on the

ground � oor have a verandah that

gives you the delight of dipping

into a pool that runs alongside;

the others have terraces.

The plush hotel boasts

of ample dining options to

satiate even the most diehard

of gourmands. You can dine

indoors at the Aravali Pavilion,

the India Room, or savour your

meal amidst al fresco experience

in The Verandah. The Apas

Promenade is perfect for a meal

at night — it gives you a beautiful

view of the big pool. In the

evening it leisurely presents local

Mewati barbeques which form

a part of the ‘Food of the Aravalis’.

Enjoy a rejuvenating session

at the 3251 square metre Kaya

Kalp, The Royal Spa, which

offers beauty treatments with

indigenous and Ayurvedic

therapies. Catch up on your latest

asanas at the yoga pavilion, or

enjoy some time at the � tness

centre before you retire to your

luxurious room overlooking the

picturesque surroundings.

Make the most of your time

with the host of activities on

offer. There’s a golf academy, and

an impressive 27 hole signature

Jack Nicklaus golf course. Venture

out on a nature walk and hike

into the hills, or explore the

surroundings on Segway and bike

tours. Tennis, squash, croquet,

zorbing, cultural shows, an

amphitheatre, special themed

evenings, a private theatre and

a Lounger’s Library are other

ways to live it up in style at the

sprawling estate.

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TAJ FALAKNUMA PALACE, HYDERABAD Set in the 400 year old charming

city of Hyderabad, Taj Falaknuma

Palace is waiting to embrace

you in its magni� cent grandeur.

Starting with a majestic ride

in a horse drawn carriage, the

moment you enter the hotel

grounds, you will � nd yourself

surrendering to the luxurious

care and unbeatable hospitality

provided here.

Take a Heritage Walk inside

the grounds, and witness history

come alive through timeless

artifacts, intricate tapestries,

royal portraits and furniture

from another era. A walk

through the interiors of this

resort will de� nitely transport

you back in time. Discover your

own haven from the various

areas the resort has to offer,

� nd rare manuscripts in the

Palace Library, a friendly game of

snooker in The Billiards Room or

take a Champagne Palace Walk,

organised by the hotel.

With 60 stunning rooms and

suites, all in� uenced by decades

of elegance and luxury, pamper

yourself with spectacular

landscapes from every window,

exquisite furnishings, and a royal

tale to go with your room. The

Grand Presidential Suite even

offers you a chance to live in an

oasis of luxury like the Nizam of

Hyderabad once did.

Pamper your palate with some

exquisite dining experiences

created by master chefs at

Taj Falaknuma Palace. With

rich cuisines ranging from

Indian to popular Western,

Mediterranean, Italian,

French, or Japanese, prepare

to experience � avours like

no other. A stay here will

guarantee a holiday full of

wonderful memories.

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elephant ride in the countryside

of Jaipur, ending with a gourmet

picnic at the Naila Fort, or

surprise your signi� cant other

by renewing your marriage vows

at the Shiva Temple. If you’re

searching for a slice of royalty,

a stay at the Oberoi Rajvilas is

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