Oberoi Hotels & Resorts Launches Curated Exotic Vacations Program for Summer

As the demand for experiential vacations continues to grow as one of the hottest trends in the travel industry, Oberoi Hotels & Resorts invites guests to immerse themselves in the cultural wonders of India this summer and fall through the luxury brand’s exclusive Exotic Vacations by Oberoi program.

Exotic Vacations are special itineraries of six days or more that encompass India’s most fabulous sights and wonders. The itineraries offer a window into the myriad of Indian arts, cultures, cuisines, and extraordinary landscapes. The Oberoi Exotic Vacations itineraries are recommended to enhance the experience of a journey that takes travelers through India at a leisurely pace at some of the best resorts of the world. Guests may choose these itineraries as they are or create their own. With properties in the world’s most culturally rich and historic cities, Exotic Vacations are tailored to the destination, the traveler’s interests, and amount of time available.

A sampling of selected elements from Exotic Vacations itineraries include:

Golden Triangle of India (Delhi – Jaipur – Agra – Delhi: 6 Nights Travel itinerary)

• Stay at The Oberoi Rajvilas and tour the Jaipur City Palace, Hawa Mahal, also known as the ‘Palace of Winds’ and the fascinating observatory built by Raja Jai Singh in 1728. In the evening, experience a traditional ‘Aarti’ (prayer) followed by a rejuvenating spa therapy at the Oberoi Spa.
• A visit to the Amber Fort. Spend the rest of the day shopping in the city for gemstones, silver jewelry, and hand-painted textiles. In the evening, an insight into Rajasthani culture and its past by a historian.
• Stay at The Oberoi Amarvilas and visit Agra Fort (a World Heritage Site) and Itmad-ud-Daulah, regarded as an imminent precursor of the Taj Mahal.

Best of Incredible India (Delhi – Udaipur – Jaipur – Agra – Delhi: 12-Nights Travel Itinerary)

• Stay at The Oberoi Udaivilas and visit the Bada Mahal Wildlife Conservatory, a natural home to peacocks, wild boar, and spotted deer, located adjacent to the hotel. Visit the 200-year-old hunting lodge of the Maharanas of Udaipur and witness frescoes done in the ‘Gotai’ style using lime and marble paste.
• Yoga session at The Oberoi Rajvilas followed by a tour of the City Palace and the fascinating observatory built by Raja Jai Singh in 1728.
• While at The Oberoi Amarvilas, visit the Taj Mahal in Agra, one of the New 7 Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore Fatehpur Sikri (a World Heritage Site) – a perfectly preserved ancient city built by the great Mughal emperor, Akbar.
• Tour of the historical sights of Delhi, including India Gate, Qutab Minar (a World Heritage Site) and Rashtrapati Bhawan, the grand residence of the President of India, designed by the British architect Edwin Lutyen.

Exotic Vacations offer includes accommodations, airport transfers and taxes. All other experiences like sightseeing tours, spa therapies, meals and domestic air travel or road transfers are available at an additional cost and Oberoi Hotels & Resorts experienced travel management team will take care of all bookings, logistics and details to ensure a smooth and seamless journey.

Participating hotels for the Exotic Vacations program include: The Oberoi, New Delhi; The Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra; The Oberoi, Bengaluru; The Oberoi Sukhvilas Spa Resort, New Chandigarh; The Oberoi, Gurgaon; The Oberoi Grand, Kolkata; The Oberoi, Mumbai; The Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur; The Oberoi Rajvilas, Jaipur; The Oberoi Vanyavilas Wildlife Resort, Ranthambhore; and Wildflower Hall, Shimla in the Himalayas.