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Stay at The Oberoi Amarvilas: Your Luxurious Window to the Taj

Chandana Banerjee

Last updated: Oct 3, 2019

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Tourists from the world over visit Agra for the Taj Mahal - naturally lots of Taj souvenirs, with marble work can be found here. Apart from that there's lots of leather work, hand-woven carpets, hookah pieces and lots of other decoration items can be bought here

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Agra still has a strong Mughal inluence, so the Mughlai cuisine is prevalant in the city - try the shami kababs, butter chiken, biryani at a range of restaurants in the city

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Apart from the obvious Taj Mahal tour, don't forget to visit Fatehpur Sikri, Agra Fort, Buland Darwaza, Jama Masjid, and other historical monuments

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Some great shots of the Taj Mahal can be taken from the banks of the Yamuna - capture this at sunset, and you have a perfect image!

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Being such a popular destination, there are a number of guides and rickshaw drivers who will be ready to take you to places - beware of fakes and of over-paying. Best to ask around for a few prices, before you decide on one - and bargain!

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If you’re looking to stay in a place that enhances the history and romance of the Taj Mahal, then a stay at The Oberoi Amarvilas at Agra is custom designed for you. The opulence and splendour of the hotel adds to the way you can experience the magical monument of love, and creates a memorable vacation for you to savour for the rest of your life.

Staying in the Shadow of the Taj

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Situated in Agra, the Oberoi Amarvilas is 600 meters from the Taj Mahal, just 15 minutes from the city centre and an hour’s drive from Fatehpur Sikri—a UNESCO world heritage site. A sweeping driveway with trees and flaming torches welcomes its guests into the royal interiors of the Oberoi Amarvilas. Once ensconced inside, guests have a choice of the Kohinoor Suite, Luxury Suite, Deluxe Suite and the Premier Rooms. With large, wall-to-wall windows offering breath-taking views of the enchanting monument that emperor Shah Jahan created for his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, the luxurious suites are decorated in a mix of Indian and Mughal style. The hotel, in its entirety, too, pays homage to Mughal architecture, offering uninterrupted views of the monument from all its rooms and terraces. You can even see Taj Mahal from the luxurious bathrooms of the hotels precious suites.

A Luxurious Haven like no Other

Furnished with king size beds, teak wood floor boards and hand woven carpets as well as soft and sumptuous soft furnishings and richly upholstered armchairs, the rooms are all about marrying supreme luxury with all the comfort in the world. Lavishly designed bathrooms with sparkling bathtubs, multi-pressure showers and exclusive Ayurvedic toiletries notch up the cosiness and style of the rooms and suites.

Read more: 5-Star Hotels near Taj Mahal for a Royal Experience!

An Unusual Date with Romance

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The icing on the cake is the chance to enjoy a romantic, candlelit dinner for two on the balcony, while taking in the views of the majestic Taj Mahal. So as the moon climbs up the sky and bathes the Taj in its silver light, you can savour an exquisite meal with your beloved that’s served by a personal butler.

For other dining options, you can eat at the Bellevue, which is brightly lit and serves Indian and continental meals. The Esphahan, is the other Indian specialty restaurant that serves up delectable, royal meals at their candlelit dinners accompanied by live music. You can even request for private candle-lit dinners by the poolside for an added dollop of romance and good life. The bar serves up cocktails, martini or its signature iced tea along with marvellous views of the Taj Mahal.

To help its guests rejuvenate further, the spa at the Oberoi Amarvilas offers full body Ayurvedic massages using herbal poultices and therapeutic oils.

Now that you have an insider’s view of the Oberoi Amarvilas, go ahead and book a special package for yourself and your better half, and soak in the magic of the hotel, with the legendary Taj Mahal hanging about in the background.

Costs start at: Rs 30,000 per night*

Location: Taj East Gate Road, Near Taj Mahal, Agra, Uttar Pradesh 282001

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