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Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra, India

Oberoi Amarvilas

City
Rajasthan, India

Oberoi Amarvilas is situated just 650 yards from the Taj Mahal. This is the closest hotel to the Taj and has the best views. They need to be seen to be believed. We don’t really need to say anymore.

This is the place to be if your only reason to visit Agra is to marvel at the astonishing site that is the Taj Mahal.

The views are ever-present, kicking back from your bed, or just as impressive from the inviting bar and lounge area. The changing hues throughout the day make it hard to peel yourself away even for a minute. Although the award-winning spa beckons.

Why we like Oberoi Amar Vilas

The hotel has been designed so that every room has an unobstructed view of the Taj. When the setting sun turns the monument pink this is where you want to be.

Facilities

When visiting Agra be sure to get here early enough to enjoy the facilities, such as the enormous swimming pool and the spa. The hotel’s ambience is best enjoyed after sundown with flame lit pavilions and staircases at their most romantic.

Two Restaurants
Bellevue Bar Terrace
Spa
Fitness Centre
Pool
Golf Buggy access to Taj Mahal

Rooms

We prefer to book our clients a Premier Room with Balcony. What better way to start the day sat with your fresh coffee al fresco, observing the early morning sounds of the Taj Mahal as the city wakes up.

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Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra, India

Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra, India

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15 days from £5,245pp

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15 days from £14,205pp

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On the Trail of Snow Leopards

Our snow leopard group tour works with the Snow Leopard Conservancy Trust India in Ladakh and is accompanied by its team of expert trackers. Spend four full days exploring the Ulley Valley searching for ‘The Ghost of the Himalaya’.

Departing 19th February 2023

13 days from £5,995pp

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11 days from £4,940pp

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Where to stay in India

Our team has handpicked this collection of properties to give you luxury options in styles to suit any journey.

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Oberoi Udaivilas

City
£££££

Conceived in the royal tradition of the palaces of Mewar, the resort oozes grandeur and majesty. Echoing corridors, domes covered in gold leaf, hand-painted murals, pavilions, arches and fountains, all come together to recreate a bygone…

Gardens, Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur, India

Oberoi Rajvilas

City
£££££

Unquestionably one of Oberoi’s finest creations, Rajvilas is a revival of gracious living in the true spirit of Rajasthan. Located just outside Jaipur, boasting Mughal inspired trellises, courtyard fountains, superb cuisine, wandering peacocks and the most perceptive…

Oberoi Rajvilas, Jaipur, India

SUJAN The Serai

Tented Camps
£££££

Quietly nestled in the middle of the Thar Desert, an hour east of the UNESCO heritage city of Jaisalmer is The Serai, a luxurious desert camp and spa. A member of Relais and Chateaux, The Serai…

SUJAN The Serai

Trident Jaipur

City
£££££

Of traditional Rajasthani architecture, the rose-coloured facade of the Trident Jaipur hotel captures the Pink City’s fabled beauty and provides an ideal venue for both leisure and business activity. Located on the way to the famous…

Swimming Pool, Trident, Jaipur, India

RAAS Devigarh

£££££

RAAS Devigarh is no ordinary palace hotel. Chic and elegant, it blends modern with 15th-century originality. It stands amongst wheat fields deep in the Aravalli hills, 30 minutes drive from Udaipur. Interiors are clean and contemporary…

Exterior, Raas Devi Garh, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India

Lakshman Sagar

Wilderness
£££££

Sat beneath the shadow of Fatehgarh Fort, this property was built in the 19th century as a hunting lodge for noble families. Lakshman Sagar has redefined heritage hotels in Rajasthan by offering a fabulous and fully…

Cottage, Lakshman Sagar, Ajmer, India

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A great itinerary for an introduction to India. It has given us lots of ideas and enthusiasm for a return trip.

India

All guides, drivers and vehicles were superb and it was such a great way to see everything and know everything. The service was excellent.

India

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