Welcome to India! Your experienced local guide will ease you into the capital, so you won’t need to think through the jetlag. Visit the Jama Masjid mosque, weave through the winding streets of Chandni Chowk bazaar by rickshaw and stop at the Red Fort. If you’re keen to try as much of Delhi’s street food as possible, tell us and we’ll bring in a local food enthusiast from our little black book. They’ll steer you through Old Delhi (Shahjahanabad) and its best snack stops, from sizzling kebabs to syrupy sweets.

Moving from Old Delhi to New Delhi, the roads spread out and there’s a lot more green. Set within calm, beautifully landscaped gardens, Raj Ghat is the memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi.

Delhi is undeinably busy, but your first Oberoi hotel: The Oberoi Delhi provides a pocket of calm, with views of Humayun’s Tomb and the Delhi Golf Course, and is close to Khan Market and India Gate. Choose to eat dinner here and you won’t regret it. There’s on-site restaurants Baoshaun for modern Chinese dishes, or Dhilli for traditionally Delhi food, both mentored by Michelin starred chefs. Wind down for the evening with a cocktail or two at the Oberoi’s Cirrus 9 Bar, with music nights and sparking night views across the city.

Most people come to Agra for the Taj Mahal, and staying at Oberoi Amarvilas Agra, you’re just 600 metres away. Every suite has a clear view of the dome. Rooms are spacious with Mughal-inspired design touches, and the whole site has a palatial feel – terraced lawns, pools and fountains.

Rise early and go for a sunrise visit of the marbelled legend. Up close, at this time of day, the surface shimmers from pink to gold as the light changes.

But Agra isn’t a one-site city. The red sandstone Agra Fort, built by Emperor Akbar in 1565, was once the main home of the Mughal rulers. Jama Masjid is nearby, Agra’s central, congregational mosque with three domes and a huge courtyard that feels noticeably cooler and quieter once you step inside. And then there’s Itmad-ud-Daulah’s tomb, (known as “baby Taj”).

Back at your hotel to relax this evening, put your name down for the “Dine Under the Stars”. A private, open-air dinner beside the burbling water features.

Jaipur’s is known for its pink-hued buildings, painted to greet Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in 1876, and the colour has stuck.

Flowers are a big part of daily life here, and you’ll join a flower focused tour to find out why. You’ll start at the morning market, where heaps of marigolds and roses are destined for wedding garlands and temple offerings. You’ll also make rose-studded sweets and meet a sustainable clothing company that recycles temple flowers.

As the sun begins to peak, head to Jantar Mantar the UNESCO World Heritage Site of gigantic astronomical instruments built in the early 18th century, including Samrat Yantra, and see the world's largest stone sundial in action.

Stop by Hawa Mahal, with its 953 jharokha windows, then head out to Amber Fort for courtyards, mirrors and views over Maota Lake. Dinner at 1135 AD, named after the Kachwaha dynasty’s founding year, is worth booking, for rich Rajputana décor and candle-lit courtyards.

You’ll stay at the Oberoi Rajvilas, set in 32 acres of gardens just outside the Old City. Choose between a room, luxury tent or villa with either a private gardens or pool.

Udaipur, the "City of Lakes" is known for its historic havelis, miniature art and picturesque lakeside landscapes.

Take a boat across Lake Pichola and rock up in style to Oberoi Udaivilas. Your Udaipur home for the next couple of days, the hotel features grand Rajasthani domes and walkways, and a select number of suites with temperature-controlled pools overlooking the lake and courtyards.

Heading out into the city to explore, the City Palace is a great place to start, with its Mor Chowk (Peacock Courtyard). If you want to explore the city streets with a local, we’ll get in touch with Nishtha. She’s an excellent Udaipur guide (and all-round wonderful human being) who will tailor your tour to suit your interests, whether it’s architecture food, religion, or simply how people live here. If you’re feeling energetic, hop on a bike and take a tour around the lakes.

As the sun begins to dip behind the Aravalli hills on the horizon, take a sunset cruise across Lake Pichola and return for dinner. We recommend Chandni at your hotel, with views of the City Palace and across the lake from their terrace. Think candles, canopied tables and the gentle melodies of live traditional music.

Gurgaon is your final stop in India before your flight home, and while convenience is front of mind, where you stay goes beyond the basics.

Oberoi Gurgaon rooms have king-size beds, marble bathrooms and walk-in wardrobes. Plenty of space to stretch out, reorganise your suitcase and feel like you’re living it up for one final night in India.

The area around your hotel is a central business district, with skyscrapers towering around you – a true show of the area’s transformation in the past few decades.

It’s your final night in India, and you will eat well. Choose between on-site restaurants Ziya by Michelin-starred Chef Vineet Bhatia or Madam Chow.

If you’re craving a continental snack, there’s The Oberoi Patisserie, and for an Old Fashioned to wind down the evening, there’s the Lord Vesper bar, and the Piano Bar & Cigar Lounge.