Want to leave the city this Ganesh Chaturthi weekend? Head to Jaipur, Udaipur for a luxurious break
As the festive season begins, treat your body and soul to some luxury.
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The Oberoi Rajvilas, Jaipur is is spread over 32 acres of lush gardens and stunning fountains.
If you've been getting the holiday-itch, but haven't had the time to pack your bags and jet off, now's your chance. With Ganesh Chaturthi falling on a Monday, it is the perfect time to take a break from the hustle-bustle of city life and plan a short break to relax and rejuvenate.
A long weekend is a great way to get some time to pamper yourself, and what better than a luxe escape to help you do just that.
If you’re based out of Delhi, then Agra, Jaipur and Chandigarh are just some of the several options to pick from. An hour-long flight from Mumbai will take you away from the buzz of the city of dreams to vistas of the city of lakes. And in three hours, you can leave behind Bengaluru’s traffic for a break in Chandigarh.
Destination done, the Oberoi Group's uber-luxurious Vilas properties are making sure you make the most of your getaway. Steeped in luxury, in Jaipur, Agra, Udaipur and Chandigarh, each of the resorts offer more than one reason to make you want to extend your holiday. From a picturesque view of Lake Pichola stationed at the Udaivilas, to a Turkish hammam and Roman tepidarium at the Sukhvilas, uninterrupted views of the Taj from Amarvilas and royal tents at Rajvilas, there is something for every kind of traveller. A view of the Taj Mahal from The Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra. And to make taking a break all the more irresistible, the hotel chain is offering guests a special offer for the extended weekend.
The ‘Unforgettable Holidays’ offer includes accommodation in a premier room, breakfast, transfers from airport/ railway station, 50% savings on beverages during happy hour, 25% savings on spa therapies, complimentary additional room for two children, up to 12 years of age.
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So whether you're driving from Delhi, taking a flight from Mumbai or Bengaluru, it's still not too late to convert the weekend into one filled with luxury.
Oberoi Sukhvilas: Luxury comes calling, amidst Nature
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At the sprawling Oberoi Sukhvilas Resort and Spa, spread over 25 acres, Nature meets luxury. Located in a place called New Chandigarh, it's a 40-minute drive from the Chandigarh city airport.
At the sprawling Oberoi Sukhvilas Resort and Spa, spread over 25 acres, Nature meets luxury. Located in a place called New Chandigarh, it's a 40-minute drive from the Chandigarh city airport.
It is surrounded by over 8,000 acres of the Siswan forest at the foothills of the outer Himalayas. And thanks to its proximity to the hills, the morning sky is a pure blue vision, while the evening one leaves you gazing at the stars.
It is surrounded by over 8,000 acres of the Siswan forest at the foothills of the outer Himalayas. And thanks to its proximity to the hills, the morning sky is a pure blue vision, while the evening o..
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Dressed in a pale shade of royal yellow, the main building houses the lobby, a restaurant and a bar. The resort is dotted by cusped arches, colonnaded verandas and ornate plaster work along with flaming torches.
Dressed in a pale shade of royal yellow, the main building houses the lobby, a restaurant and a bar. The resort is dotted by cusped arches, colonnaded verandas and ornate plaster work along with flam..
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From the stone jaalis to the baradari with carved stone columns, architect Ravi Kumar Gupta has relied a bit on history and nostalgia. He also seems to have drawn a lot of reference from Rajput and Mughal architectural patterns.
From the stone jaalis to the baradari with carved stone columns, architect Ravi Kumar Gupta has relied a bit on history and nostalgia. He also seems to have drawn a lot of reference from Rajput and M..
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For those wanting to have a home-away-from-home experience, there is the one-bedroom Luxury Villas. The 1,500 square feet-big unit comes with a fireplace, a private garden and a pool as well.
For those wanting to have a home-away-from-home experience, there is the one-bedroom Luxury Villas. The 1,500 square feet-big unit comes with a fireplace, a private garden and a pool as well.
Apart from the Luxury Villas, the Oberoi Sukhvilas also has 5 Royal Forest Tents. Borrowing heavily from the days of the Raj when caravans traversed through the desert, these are triple canopied, with subtle jungle theme design elements, and teak wood floors.
Apart from the Luxury Villas, the Oberoi Sukhvilas also has 5 Royal Forest Tents. Borrowing heavily from the days of the Raj when caravans traversed through the desert, these are triple canopied, wit..
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The tents are a throwback to the royal era, with four-poster beds, chandeliers, teak and sheesham furniture tinged in gold, deep-soaking tubs and exquisite handcrafted furnishings.
The tents are a throwback to the royal era, with four-poster beds, chandeliers, teak and sheesham furniture tinged in gold, deep-soaking tubs and exquisite handcrafted furnishings.
Anant Mahal, the all-day multi-cuisine restaurant, is adorned with traditional fireplaces, crystal chandeliers and hand-painted wall frescoes. The menu, helmed by Chef Simran Singh Thapar, is a mix of international and Indian cuisines, with a lot of locally-grown ingredients being used.
Anant Mahal, the all-day multi-cuisine restaurant, is adorned with traditional fireplaces, crystal chandeliers and hand-painted wall frescoes. The menu, helmed by Chef Simran Singh Thapar, is a mix o..
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The 40-seater Raunaq Bar pays homage to Sikh warriors of yore. The bar, which is a concealed one, also boasts of some heady cocktails like Under the Tuscan Sun, and The Mexican. Sikh warriors gaze at you from their battlefields while you lounge in armchairs!
The 40-seater Raunaq Bar pays homage to Sikh warriors of yore. The bar, which is a concealed one, also boasts of some heady cocktails like Under the Tuscan Sun, and The Mexican. Sikh warriors gaze at..
