Oberoi Hotels & Resorts in India Offers 50% Savings April Through September.NEW DELHI Delhi, or Old Delhi (1991 pop. 7,175,000), on the Yamuna River, adjoins New Delhi New Delhi (dĕl`ē), city (1991 pop. 294,149), capital of India and of Delhi state, N central India, on the right bank of the Yamuna River. Predominantly an administrative center, it was constructed between 1912 and 1929 to replace Calcutta (now Kolkata) as capital of British India; New Delhi was officially inaugurated in 1931. in the east central part of the state and is a commercial center. It was enclosed by high stone walls erected in 1638 by Shah Jahan. Within the walls he built the famous Red Fort—so called for its walls and gateways of red sandstone—that contained the imperial Mughal palace. The fort remained a military garrison until 2003., India -- Oberoi Hotels & Resorts' Exotic Vacations offer provides an opportunity to experience India in luxury at a compelling price. Valid April 1 through September 30, 2005, (and April 1 through June 30, 2005 at The Oberoi Vanyavilas, Ranthambhore) the following offers are available: --Eight room nights for $2,000--the standard price of a four-night stay --12 room nights for $2,400--the standard price of a five-night stay Offers include: accommodation for two in a deluxe double room at each participating property, or at The Oberoi Vanyavilas, in a luxury, air-conditioned tent; roundtrip transfers from the airport or railway station nearest each Oberoi; 50 percent discounts for spa treatments; and applicable taxes. Subject to availability. Nights may be combined among participating Oberoi properties, however a minimum of one night must be booked at The Oberoi, New Delhi or The Oberoi, Mumbai. The Oberoi Spas by Banyan Tree (located within all resorts) use holistic therapies and massages combining the best of Eastern and Western practices. Private and group yoga classes are also available. At the Oberoi Vanyavilas, guests can book three-day private cooking classes that include joining the resort's chefs in the herb garden, kitchen, at the local vegetable market, and for private lessons. This three-day itinerary supplements the package for an additional $150 per person plus tax, limited to two people, subject to availability. Exotic Vacations is available at the following properties: The "gateways" of The Oberoi, Mumbai and The Oberoi, New Delhi The Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra--Less than a half-mile from the Taj Mahal, with views from most public spaces and rooms The Oberoi Rajvilas, Jaipur Jaipur, city (1991 pop. 1,518,235), capital of Rajasthan, was founded in 1728. Known as the pink city from the color of its houses, it is a transportation junction and a commercial center. It is enclosed by a crenellated wall 20 ft (6 m) high. An unusual feature for an Indian city of this size are the wide, regular streets. The grounds of the former maharaja's palace occupy one seventh of the municipal area. Among Jaipur's famed art products are jewelry, enamels, and muslins.--Conde Nast Traveler's "Best Hotel in Asia" The Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur Udaipur, city (1991 pop. 308,571), capital of the former state, was founded c.1560. It is an agricultural market and a weaving and embroidery center, with manufactures in chemicals and clay products. The city, surrounded by a battlemented wall, is especially noted for its maharaja's palace, which overlooks scenic Pichola Lake.--Overlooking Lake Pichola The Oberoi Vanyavilas, Ranthambhore--India's first luxury jungle resort adjoining the Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve Wildflower Hall--Located at 8,350 feet in the Himalayas Himalayas (hĭmäl`əyəz, hĭməlā`əz) [Sanskrit,=abode of snow], great Asian mountain system, extending c.1,500 mi (2,410 km) E from the Indus River in Pakistan through India, the Tibet region of China, Nepal, E India, and Bhutan to the southern bend of the Brahmaputra River in SE Tibet. Further details available online at www.oberoihotels.com, at 1-800-562-3764 or via email: reservations@eih-india.com. The Oberoi Group operates in India, Egypt, Mauritius, Indonesia and Australia, with 35 properties including the luxury Oberoi Hotels and Resorts and the Trident Hotels. For photos/media information, contact: Victoria King Public Relations, Inc., Tel: 310-207-5175, Facsimile: 310-207-5525 |
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