Amar-Vilas-Agra

Amarvilas, Agra
The hotel lies just 600 meters from one of the greatest wonders of the world. The Oberoi Amarvilas opened in January 2001 and is breathtakingly luxurious hotel. There is only one way to truly experience the Taj Mahal.

The challenge for Bombay-based architect Prabhat Patki was to create a haven that would reflect the exotic grandeur of the monuments around them. The aim was to provide guests with every modern service in luxury and comfort, while adhering to strict planning laws.

He succeeded. Straight out of an Indian fairy tale, The Oberoi Amarvilas - Sanskrit for ‘Eternal Haven’ - is set among lush and serene Mughal-inspired pools and terraced gardens. Ancient and traditional Persian and Moorish influences combine with the very best in modern Indian interior design.

Getting There

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.

By air: Agra’s Kheria Airport is located 9km from The Oberoi Amarvilās and is approximately a 25 minutes drive.

By rail: The main railway station at Agra is the Agra Cantonment station. The journey takes approximately two hours from New Delhi.

By road: The Delhi-Agra highway (National Highway 2) via Mathura joins New Delhi and Agra and is the best route for those wanting to drive from New Delhi to Agra. The drive of 190kms takes approximately four hours.

Rani Rupmati’s pavillion at Mandu on the banks of the river Narmada

Inside the tomb of Salim Chisti at Fatehpur Sikri

Tiger over a Sambar kill. Bandavgarh National Park

Special thanks to Karoki Lewis, Aditya Singh and Outlook for use of their photographs.
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Jama Masjid, Asia’s largest mosque, New Delhi