“The property always reflected luxury with world-class amenities and elegance that are significant to a JW Marriott brand,” said Rajeev Menon, area vice president, South Asia. The launch evening featured a musical Broadway themed event and a party that saw the glitterati of the city in attendance followed the unveiling. JW Marriott Pune is located near the railway stations, expressway and airport.

The fresh visual identity system is made up of contemporary patterns, created from motifs that symbolize quintessential India. The new identity has been brought to life through a range of applications, including digital, collaterals, signages and a creation of a highly impactful brand video. The brand revitalization exercise has taken more than two years. This process not only entails the creation of the new look and feel across all the hotels, but also integrates the execution of unique experiences that are rooted in the brand promise of “Anything But Ordinary”.

The branding rollout starts April 1, 2013 and newly created experiences that are Anything But Ordinary will be introduced throughout the year. Anything But Ordinary experiences continue into each of the service touch points in the hotel including “The Arrival” experience that continues into “The Stay” experience to all touch points in the hotel including “The Spa.”

The Park Hotels are located in major cities and leisure destinations, such as Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Navi Mumbai, New Delhi and Visakhapatnam. The Park Collection is The Park on Holiday Beach (Goa), The Park Pod (Chennai), and The Park Vembanad Lake and Apsara (Kerala).

Special romantic experiences include dinner under the stars at the Oberoi Amarvilas in Agra with live traditional Indian music and a menu created by master chef from the Mughal rulers Royal kitchen; an elephant safari and lunch at Dera Amber; a Puja wedding ceremony at a Hindu Temple; and a private riverside dinner at Taj Vivanta Beekal.

At the onset of the tour when the honeymoon couple arrives in Delhi, the newlyweds are met with a special wedding garland and are transported to The Imperial Hotel in a traditionally florally bedecked wedding vehicle. Other sites visited include the Raj Ghat memorial, Jama Masjid Mosque; the Akbar Mausoleum; the Taj Mahal; Agra Fort; Old Agra; and Fatehpur Sikri. The package is priced from $10,145 per person double occupancy, and includes luxury accommodations, intra-India airfare, meals per the itinerary and activities throughout the planned stay.

The trip includes the opportunity to harvest and sample Ceylon tea at a highland plantation.

India, Nepal and Bhutan is an upscale Private Tour to Delhi, Kathmandu, Thimpu and the Paro Valley with stops at the Tiger’s Nest Monastery and a flight-seeing excursion to Mt. Everest.

The Tigers of India is a premium Small Group Adventure features Mumbai, Khajuraho, Agra, Delhi and two game sanctuaries, including Kanha National Park, which is known for its conservation work with the Royal Bengal tiger.

The Mountains and Jungles of Nepal includes a stay at the mountain lodge in Pokhara and the Tiger Tops Lodge for an exploration of Annapurna Range and Royal Chitwan National Park.

The new programs are being launched with a $300 savings when paid in full at time of booking.

Hyatt Bangalore MG Road, Hyatt Hyderabad Gachibowli, Hyatt Pune, Hyatt Amritsar, and Hyatt Ahmadabad. The new Hyatt hotels join the 11 properties open throughout India operating under the Park Hyatt, Grand Hyatt, Hyatt Regency, and Hyatt Place brands.

Set in prime locations in some of India’s fastest growing business cities, the five hotels offer contemporary and comfortable upscale accommodations.

The hotels’ restaurants and gathering places are geared toward the discerning transient, individual business and leisure traveler and can accommodate small business meetings and social gatherings.

Hyatt Bangalore MG Road is located in India’s Silicon Valley on the buzzing MG Road, with views of nearby Ulsoor Lake. The hotel is close to Bangalore’s shopping and business areas and has 143 rooms, including four suites. The hotel’s signature restaurant, The Pink Poppadom, serves modern Indian cuisine; Lido, the all-day-dining restaurant, is situated overlooking the swimming pool; and the rooftop bar, Liquid Lounge and Bar, offers a refreshing al fresco experience. Hyatt Bangalore MG Road also offers a spa and fitness center. The hotel’s meeting and function space includes the Istana conference room, a pre-function area and two smaller meeting rooms.

Hyatt Hyderabad Gachibowli is located 20 minutes from the airport in the financial hub of Gachibowli, in Hyderabad’s new business district. The hotel has 166 rooms, including nine suites, and is spread across an expansive, landscaped area that gives it the feel of an urban resort. The hotel’s two restaurants include Collage, which offers international cuisine, and Deori, which is known for its North Indian, Andhra and Hyderabadi cuisine. The Lounge Bar offers a wide variety of cocktails and premium liquours. Hyatt Hyderabad Gachibowli’s spa features six treatment rooms, which celebrate well-being through yoga, Ayurveda and meditational experiences.

Hyatt Pune, situated in Pune’s IT corridor on Nagar Road, is 10 minutes from the airport. Hyatt Pune has 209 rooms, including 12 suites, and is especially known for its Garden suites, which have a large spacious garden for long-stay and leisure guests. Hyatt Pune’s spa features traditional Ayurveda and other therapies. Other recreational facilities include a fitness center with state-of-the-art exercise equipment, an outdoor swimming pool and a vitality pool. The hotel offers expansive public areas and more than 10,000 square feet of banquet and meeting space.

Hyatt Ahmadabad is located in the city adjacent to Vastrapur Lake in Gujarat’s largest city. The hotel’s 178 rooms, including 10 suites, are all equipped with bedside electronic controls and convenient facilities ideal for the business traveler. The extensive spa facilities offer seven treatment rooms and a salon. The fitness center features state-of-the-art cardio and resistance machines, and the outdoor pool is ideal for relaxation and recreation. Meeting and function facilities at the hotel encompass 11,500 square feet and includes a ballroom, pre-function areas and two private meeting rooms.

Hyatt Amritsar is located in Amritsar’s historic city center, only two miles from Punjab’s Golden Temple. The hotel’s 248 rooms, including 10 suites, are contemporary in design and equipped with convenient technological features such as bedside electronic controls. The Spa at Hyatt Amritsar is the only spa of its kind in the city with therapists trained at the world-renowned destination spa, Ananda in the Himalayas. The hotel also includes a well-equipped fitness center that features state-of-the-art cardio and resistance machines, an outdoor swimming pool and a vitality pool for rejuvenation. Hyatt Amritsar has a 9,400-square foot meeting and function space, which includes the Istana conference room, pre-function areas, two private meeting rooms, and an exotic tented garden.

“We conceived this exclusive, high-caliber program so travelers can discover India’s tapestry of vibrant culture, fascinating attractions and intriguing individuals at an unrivaled level of sophistication and elegance — and, of course, traveling by private plane throughout,” said Carole Cambata, president of Greaves Tours.

The itinerary includes Delhi, India’s capital; Agra, site of the Taj Mahal; Gwalior, known for its history; Varanasi, a holy city for Hindus on the River Ganges; Bandhavgarh, land of the tiger; Hyderabad, home of the royal Nizams; Mumbai, India’s most modern city; Udaipur, a romantic city on a lake; Jodhpur, the blue city of forts; and Jaipur, the center of Rajasthan.

Hotels include The Imperial Hotel in Delhi (three nights), The Oberoi Amarvilas in Agra (one night), The Taj Nadesar Palace in Varanasi (two nights), Mahua Kothi Resort in Bandhavgarh National Park (two nights), Taj Falaknuma Palace in Hyderabad (three nights), The Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai (two nights), The Oberoi Udaivilas in Udaipur (two nights), The Taj Umaid Bhavan Palace in Jodhpur (one night), and The Rambagh Palace in Jaipur (two nights).

The tour will be joined by authors and historians, including Delhi-based historian William Dalrymple, author of “City of Djinns”; art historian Giles Tillotson in Jaipur; and wildlife conservationist, filmmaker, photographer and author Toby Sinclair. It will also include country club golf; privately guided tours of museums and art galleries, such as the Prince of Wales Museum in Mumbai and the Sarnath Museum in Varanasi; a trip on a private yacht to Elephanta Caves, a World Heritage Site; royal welcomes and private dinners; game drives in Bandhavgarh National Park; personal shopping trips; yoga sessions and ayurvedic massages; extraordinary restaurants; a search for the elusive tiger at India’s premier wildlife reserve; and an evening aboard the 150-year-old royal barge in Ranakpur.

The price of $1 million ($100,000 per person) is based on 10 people traveling together and occupying five rooms. The journey includes international first-class airfare from the United States for each participant, along with bed and breakfast at all hotels. Prices exclude meals except where noted on the itinerary; personal items such as telephone, laundry, gratuities and travel insurance; India visa charges; and any changes travelers choose to make during their trip.

“It further reinforces our commitment to expand our service offerings to newer destinations in the country,” said Raymond Bickson, managing director and chief executive officer at Taj parent Indian Hotels Company Limited. “It also supports the company’s objective of achieving growth through domestic dominance. Vivanta by Taj is a testament to the dynamism and innovation that the Taj is renowned for.”

Singapore-based architecture firm Warner Wong Design | WOW Architects is responsible for the design and architecture of the hotel. A careful mix of glass and stone creates the impression of a sharp, yet robust structure, which is avant-garde by design. The innovative concept and fine detailing extends through the 189 guest rooms with city and pool views, 18 suites as well as a presidential suite with an executive lounge on the 10th floor. Every room comes fully equipped with video conferencing facilities, continuous and undisturbed Internet access and comfortable seating of over 10,000 square feet of meeting spaces.

Special romantic experiences include dinner under the stars at the Oberoi Amarvilas in Agra with live traditional Indian music and a menu created by master chef from the Mughal rulers Royal kitchen; an elephant safari and lunch at Dera Amber; a Puja wedding ceremony at a Hindu Temple; and a private riverside dinner at Taj Vivanta Beekal.

At the onset of the tour when the honeymoon couple arrives in Delhi, the newlyweds are met with a special wedding garland and are transported to The Imperial Hotel in a traditionally florally bedecked wedding vehicle. Other sites visited include the Raj Ghat memorial, Jama Masjid Mosque; the Akbar Mausoleum; the Taj Mahal; Agra Fort; Old Agra; and Fatehpur Sikri. The package is priced from $10,145 per person double occupancy, and includes luxury accommodations, intra-India airfare, meals per the itinerary and activities throughout the planned stay.

This exciting 12-day tour includes the popular Golden Triangle route offering the chance to experience the richness of Indian culture taking in Delhi, both old and new, the famous Taj Mahal in Agra and the stunning Pink City of Jaipur. This tour then continues from Delhi to Srinagar where the first three nights are spent onboard a traditional houseboat on Nageen Lake, part of Dal Lake.

Dal Lake covers an area of 18 square kilometers and is lined with stunning Mughal Gardens, resorts, houseboats and colourful shikaras – the small wooden vessels used to transport almost everything around the lake from goods to people.

Over the next three days highlights include a ride in a shikara to witness the sunset, a visit some of the stunning Mughal Gardens that Srinagar is famous for, time to explore the terraced Nishat Bagh or Nishat Garden on the eastern side of the lake and the colourful and fascinating floating vegetable markets that protrude from the water topped with all sorts of growing local produce.

Also a must-see is the Old City of Srinigar with its winding streets and alleys lined with shops selling and making the finest Kashmari goods. Included also is a visit to picturesque Gulmarga, situated just a short drive from Srinagar in the luscious surrounding of the Indian Himalayas. During winter this area is a popular skiing resort with hiking and horse riding offered as a summer option during free time.

Tour Highlights include:
Delhi sightseeing, The Pink City of Jaipur and Amber Fort, Fatehpur Sikri the ancient abandoned Mughal city, Agra and the spectacular Taj Mahal, the beautiful Mughal Gardens of Kashmir, 3-night houseboat stay on Lake Nageen and a visit to the Old City Srinagar

Tour Details:
Year-round departures are available throughout 2013

Tour Cost:
£1,399 per person based on two travelling
Single supplement of £449

Tour Includes:
3-4 star and heritage hotels, 3 nights aboard houseboat, 11 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 5 dinners (including Namaste Dinner in Delhi), buggy ride to Taj Mahal – Agra, touring of Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Shekhawati region, Srinagar and Kashmir with local guide, Specialist local guides at some sights, Airport transfers, Taj Mahal, Jaipur City Palace & Jantar Mantar entrance fees, Shikara sunset boat ride in Kashmir, Elephant ride to Amber Fort.

International flights not included see Golden Triangle & Kashmir

TWO NEW Private Tours Available

Kashmir If You Can – 5 days
Visit Kashmir, and spend time on Lake Dal aboard your own houseboat, taking in the Mughal Gardens of Srinigar and the historic old city as well as the colourful floating gardens surrounded by the distant mountains of the Himalayas. From £669 based on two travelling

High Road to Leh – 9 days
Don’t miss this opportunity to take in the classic sights of Kashmir, from staying in a house boat on Lake Dal and the regal Mughal Gardens of Srinigar to the magnificent scenery of the Himalayas before finishing on top of the world in Leh. From £1,269 based on two travelling

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The packages are also available to passengers returning to the U.S. from any of those cities via Delhi.

The basic one-night package includes: accommodation at a choice of a three-, four- or five-star hotels in or around the Delhi Airport area;

breakfast and hotel taxes; and a transfer from Delhi Airport Terminal 3 to the hotel. Room upgrade and airport return transfer options are also available.

travelers wishing to spend another day or more in Delhi, there are Extended Stay rates, as well as optional full or half-day city sightseeing tours, rental cars, and a day trip to Agra to visit the Taj Mahal.

The Stopover Package program also offers Day Rooms for passengers with several hours between flights who would like to leave the terminal just to rest, freshen up and change clothes.