Places to see on your Holiday

Accommodation: North India

TAJ HARI MAHAL 5* - JODHPUR

A MODERN FANTASY WITH NEVER ENDING STYLE.

There's a new wow in Jodhpur. Just 3.5 km from the railway terminus and a mere 4 km from the airport. On the prestigious Residency Road. Close to Jodhpur's business and entertainment areas.

Discover the most happening restaurants which open to the lobby to create an enticing food zone offering the best in world cuisine. Technology is woven through it all. Vivanta by Taj - Hari Mahal, Jodhpur has all the entertainment and connectivity options today's traveller requires. Become a part of our world. Feel the pulse of an international business and conferencing destination. Stroll across 6 acres of the hotel including garden. Soak in this 21st century fantasy palace which stylishly resembles 14th century forts. Feel like you're in an oasis in the middle of the desert. Experience the buzz.

Rooms - With Latitude style architecture and Moghul-inspired domes, enameled murals, slender columns, and grand interiors, experience living spaces that live up to a fantasy.

Superior Charm - Garden View | Superior Charm - Pool View | Premium Temptation Suite

Our rooms have it all worked out. We know what you must have and then add to the delight! Clever surprises and the best of technology. Each room features ergonomically designed mobile work desks with special task lighting and stylish designer work chairs. So also hi-tech electronics for internet access, distinctive custom lighting and outstanding storage facilities. De-stress options such as surround sound home theatre systems, a special Rest Easy menu and dual massage showerheads add luxury to your stay. The styling and the dÃ©cor suits both business and leisure travellers. Very modern. Very in.

FITNESS CENTRE

Open 24-hours, instructor available on request

Equipped with Life Fitness circuit training and cardio machines

Personal training

Yoga

Free weights

Massages

Other Services

Babysitting, with 24 hours prior notification

Currency exchange

Doctor-on-call

Postal & Parcel Services

Travel & Tours desk

Airport transfers

Shoe shine

BUSINESS SERVICES

24-hour Business Centre

High speed Internet access in meeting spaces

Wi-Fi access with printing

Currency exchange

LEISURE SERVICES

24-hour in room dining

Pool table

Table tennis

Board games

Water Polo

Zipping - an adventure activity at Mehrangarh fort (Prior reservation and subject to availability)

Golf (Prior reservation and subject to availability)

Beauty Salon

Fitness centre

Outdoor swimming pool

Gift Shop

Library (selected books)

Dining

Jodhpur is an ever expanding, ever changing city and the restaurants at Vivanta by Taj - Hari Mahal, Jodhpur, certainly keep up.

Vivanta by Taj - Hari Mahal, Jodhpur entices guests into our superb food zone. Our restaurants open out into the lobby. The atmosphere is lively. The crowd, exceptional. Food lovers sample different exotic menus night after night. Latitude is a fresh take on Pan-Indian cuisine with an accent on local delicacies. The Good Earth is the city's finest authentic Chinese restaurant. or Open as we'd love to call it is perfect for alfresco dining. And everyone gravitates to Ola for a fast and fashionable late evenings chill out. Perhaps you may choose to simply dig in to grills at the poolside barbeque restaurant.

JHAROKA DINNER AT MEHRANGARH TERRACE

The hotel's terrace, which overlooks the Mehrangarh Fort, offers you a fantasy setting for a private dinner. Traditional music and dance turns the evening it into a vibrant expression of colour and creativity. Feel like royalty. The romantic Jharoka is draped with flowing satin. Diffused lights, scented candles & coal burners make the winters warm and inviting. Be seated on a gadda and relish a traditional Rajasthani thali dinner.

POOLSIDE & LAWN DINING

Cool down. Chill out.

This alfresco dining option overlooks the pool and is open for a romantic dinners (weather permitting). Soak in the relaxed groove of this sunken pool barbeque. The Poolside Barbeque is where you can head for a warm informal evening. Sip a Mojito or any other creations of our bar. Grab a bite from live interactive food counters. Enjoy Patthar ka gosht, Dahi Kebab, tawa vegetables with naan, or simply dig in to the tandoori chicken.

Arrive after sunset and see the romance of the place come alive with charming candle lit tables complementing the beauty of the moon lit pool.

ENERGY & TRANQUILITY UNITE

Blending ancient Indian wisdom with contemporary therapies, the Spa offers the best in Indian rejuvenation therapies ranging from Indian aromatherapy massages, time-honoured Indian treatments, body scrubs and wraps. Our spa experiences are offered by trained experts using exclusive natural products in a fresh and harmonious setting.

UDAI KOTHI HERITAGE - UDAIPUR

Though within a short, pleasant stroll from the heart of old city, Udai Kothi is remarkable for its tranquility and magnificence.

Conceptualized, designed, created and run by Kunwar Vishwavijay and his wife Bhuwneshwari Kumari, Udai Kothi is a superbly modern hotel, which pampers you with all the facilities, amenities and luxuries a 21st century traveler expects.

While Udai Kothi is modern at heart, the owners have made every effort to incorporate all those architectural and decorative features that make living in the city of Udaipur a pleasure. Udai Kothi offers guests the best of both worlds; the latest standards, blending happily with old-world charm.

The elegant rooftop restaurant with its cool palm court makes a perfect retreat the midday heat.

Dine in the evening in a romantic ambience, muted lighting, gentle music, shining cutlery and spotless napery. The reflection of the illuminated palaces in the waters of the lake and the twinkling lights of the city wonâ€™t fail to enchant you. We offer a high standard of cuisine form a comprehensive menu.

Upon the terrace discover a perfect spot to relax, or swim in Udaipurâ€™s only rooftop pool; away form the noise and bustle of the city street with the restaurant close-at-hand to supply you with drinks, snacks or meals, and musical entertainment in the evening.

Each guestroom has its own character and style, with carefully selected furniture, soft furnishings and dÃ©cor; and a delightful view that can be savored form the jharokha (window seat).

Spacious lawns stretch out on the South side of the hotel, bordered with multicolored climbing Bougainvillea and other beautiful shrubs and flowers, an ideal venue for large celebrations.

Rooms

Udai Kothi has new suite â€œUdai Suiteâ€ , that is equipped with its own personal pool and a private roof top terrace with a jacuzzi. The terrace allows expansive views of the quaint ghat and the lake in all its glory.

It has a shower with a view and a butler service. Guest can also have private yoga lessons & ayurveda massage on their private terrace.

The new wing houses only 7 luxury suites over four floors. The suit room accommodates a bedroom, living space and a large ensuite bathroom. All 7 individually decorated suites provide the unique ambience of a private luxurious home. The dÃ©cor here is best described as a blend of contemporary living with classic designs. Each of the rooms have been created with exquisite attention to detail, highlighting the work of local artisans and craftspeople, including furniture, engravings and paintings. Overlooking the gardens, replete with soothing fountains & local birds, the ambience ensures a tranquility and restfulness.

The suite rooms are equipped with superior amenities like, LCD television, music and DVD players, internet access.

Facilities

Rooftop Terrace Restaurant - Multi Cuisine Restaurant

- Folk Dances & Music - Health Club

- Travel Desk - Sunset Point

- Garden (approx. 18000 sq. ft.) - Telephone and Fax

- Off Road Parking - Room Service

- Lift to all Floors - Captive Power Supply

- Doctor on Call - Book Shop

- Laundry Service - Bar

- Credit Cards acceptance

(master/ Visa Card) - Rooftop Jacuzzi

- Boat Ride on Lake Pichola - Money Changer

- Spa - Jetty

- Wi Fi Coverage in whole Hotel - Complimentary Internet

- Complimentary Bicycle - In House Laundry

- In House Bakery - Water Heating & Softening Plant

TRIDENT UDAIPUR 5* - UDAIPUR

Set in forty three acres of lush green landscaping, Trident, Udaipur is located on the banks of the picturesque Pichola Lake and is ten minutes drive from the city centre. The rooms at the Trident, Udaipur are furnished in shades of beige and light cream and the architecture reflects the ancient heritage of Udaipur.

The hotel provides a perfect base to explore the fabled city of Udaipur, acclaimed worldwide for its beautiful lakes, medieval palaces and colourful bazaars.

Rooms & Suites - No element of Trident, Udaipur takes guests away from the splendor or the history of Udaipur. The Hotel's 137 rooms and 4 suites are a viewing gallery for all grandeur of Udaipur.
All rooms are equipped with standard features like:
Centrally air conditioned | Wireless Internet access | Direct dial dual line telephones | Personal bar | Tea & coffee maker | 24 hour room service | Interactive satellite television | Electronic safe | Hair dryer | Voltage 110-220

Dining - The restaurant and bar at the Trident, Udaipur have been designed keeping in mind the international traveller as well as the dramatic elegance, typical of Udaipur.

Aravalli - Situated at the lobby level the restaurant overlooks the swimming pool and is named after the Aravalli mountain ranges that form the backdrop of the restaurant. This multi-cuisine restaurant offers a variety of cuisines ranging from Western, Asian, Indian and Rajasthani specialities. There is an option of a sumptuous buffet, in addition to an a la carte menu.

The Terrace - offers magnificent views of the Aravalli mountain range, the Lake Pichola and the monsoon palace. Guests are entertained with live Indian classical performances in the evenings. Experience dishes from our multi cuisine a la carte selection, barbecue and a live station.

Trident spa and fitness centre
The spa at Trident, Udaipur invokes a sense of harmony and tranquillity, with a wide range of treatments to renew, refresh and replenish your spirit. Skilled therapists blend ancient Indian traditions with contemporary international influences to create a profound sense of wellbeing. The spa offers unique indigenous treatments taking from ingredients such as fruits, plants herbs and spices.

Overlooking landscaped gardens, the spa is an ideal retreat for our guests to pamper and indulge themselves on their vacation.

Leisure
Swimming Pool
The Outdoor swimming pool offers a perfect ambience for guests to relax and unwind. The bonus is a view of the picturesque Aravali range.

The Fitness Centre caters to the needs of the fitness enthusiasts with a complete range of cardiovascular and strength equipments, free weights with stretching and relaxation areas.

Facilities - Guests can avail these facilities during their stay:
Wireless Internet access
Audio-visual equipment
Business centre
Meeting rooms
Photocopying Service
Facsimile
Currency Exchange
Car Rental
Car Park
Laundry and Valet Service
Wheel chairs
Rooms for the physically challenged
Doctor on call
Babysitter on call and Beauty Salon
Outdoor swimming pool

THE OBEROI AMARVILAS - AGRA

Indulge with your own private view of the greatest monument of love at The Oberoi Amarvilas, recognised as the leading luxury hotel in Agra. Wake up to the glorious sight of the Taj Mahal, bathed by the first rays of dawn. Watch her sparkle by day as the sun shines on her architectural perfection. Allow yourself to be swept away by her romance at dusk. Let the nights be filled with the magic of the Taj by moonlight.

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.

Rooms & suites - All our rooms come with the following features:
LCD TV, DVD player, Satellite television, Wireless broadband internet access, Separate walk-in closet with electronic safe, Dual line telephones with voice mail, Personal mini-bar, Personalized butler service, A well appointed bathroom with a basket of Ayurvedic toiletries.

Premier Rooms

Premier Rooms with Balcony
Deluxe Suites
Luxury Suite
Kohinoor Suite

Dining - Our two restaurants offer the choice of fine international cuisine and authentic flavours of India. Or simply relax with a quiet drink whilst gazing at the Taj Mahal from the bar terrace.

Bellevue
Esphahan
Bar
Lounge
24 hour In-room Dining

Recreation Activities - At The Oberoi Amarvilas, complimenting the grandeur of the Mughal era is the spa that befits the self-indulgence of royalty. To the mystical, romantic image of the Taj Mahal visible outside, trained Thai therapists reenergize the body with personalized holistic treatments based on Ayurveda, ancient Thai and western techniques. The vivifying experience includes beauty and body treatments with exotic oils and creams used by royalty five hundred years ago, in addition to a steam room to rekindle the body and spirit.

Location & access - The Oberoi Amarvilas is located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, one of the largest states in India. The resort is located at a distance of 600 meters from the Taj Mahal and approximately 15 minutes from the city centre. The hotel has been designed to give guests breathtaking views of the Taj Mahal from each of its 102 guest rooms and suites.