Oberoi Hotels & Resorts Introduces 'Oberoi Experiences' – Special Family Experiences

NEW DELHI, June 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

Serene Surroundings, Luxurious Rooms, Legendary Service - The Oberoi Group Brings You All This and Much More!

Experience the most memorable holiday with your family and friends by visiting Oberoi Hotels & Resorts. Create memories that last a lifetime with 'Oberoi Experiences'. A junior chef programme, kite decoration and kite flying, picnic in the woods, elephant safari - all part of the 'Oberoi Experience', stays with you long after your holiday ends. It is available at The Oberoi Rajvilas, Jaipur; The Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur; The Oberoi Vanyavilas, Ranthambhore; The Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra; Wildflower Hall, Shimla in the Himalayas and The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla.

Cooking Session with the Masters: Put on your apron and turn into a chef for a special culinary session. Learn the secrets of herbs and spices used in Indian cuisine. Try your hand at authentic recipes of Rajasthan like Lal Maas or simple dishes like Rajvilas Chicken Curry or dal. Take home the recipes of the dishes and an apron with The Oberoi insignia. The cooking session takes place at Rajmahal, the Indian specialty restaurant at The Oberoi Rajvilas, Jaipur.

Junior Chef Program: Have some fun with the kids in the kitchen and get them to learn to bake some delicious cookies from our chefs. Get a custom made Rajvilas Chef's cap and apron at The Oberoi Rajvilas, Jaipur. Also available at The Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur; The Oberoi Vanyavilas, Ranthambhore and The Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra.

Block Printing: Experience the traditional art of block printing at The Oberoi Rajvilas, Jaipur and The Oberoi Vanyavilas, Ranthambhore. Become a block-printing artist! Use traditional, hand-engraved Rajasthani wooden blocks, dip them in vibrant colours and make your very own painting or scarf. Experience this traditional art form while making your very own souvenir.

Kite Decoration & Flying: Discover the delight of making your own kites and watch them fly through the clear blue skies. Available at The Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur.

Young Hoteliers Programme: Turn into a junior hotelier and take a complete tour of our magnificent hotels and its various departments to discover the world of hotel operations. Available at The Oberoi Rajvilas, Jaipur and The Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur.

Breakfast in the Herb Garden: Enjoy the tranquility of a refreshing morning walk with our chef through our herb garden. Pick your own basil, thyme, sage and other herbs and let the chef prepare a garden fresh breakfast. An ideal setting for a memorable start to the day. Some of the exotic herbs that are grown in the herb garden are thyme, marjoram, sage, Italian basil. A senior chef accompanies the guest. Available at The Oberoi Rajvilas, Jaipur.

Elephant Safari to Naila: Travel like royalty. Enjoy and explore the landscape of the Jaipur countryside with a leisurely elephant ride that culminates with a gourmet picnic at the magnificently restored Naila Fort. Available at The Oberoi Rajvilas, Jaipur.

Bird Watching: The Oberoi Group brings you close to nature. Walk through the gardens with our naturalist to see how many of these birds you can spot at The Oberoi Rajvilas, Jaipur and The Oberoi Vanyavilas, Ranthambhore.

Walk in the Woods: A charming walk deep into the glen valley that lies hidden amidst the lush green northern slope of the ridge that The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla is perched on. A short walk (or drive) down the road to Annandale brings one to the bifurcation on a spur that descends through dense rhododendron and pine forest to a beautiful mountain stream. Walk back to the spur to continue the climb back to The Oberoi Cecil or pick the option of a drive back to hotel. Available at The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla.

Picnic at the Peak:  The Peak is a quaint colonial bungalow on a hilltop with magnificent views of the surrounding countryside. The bungalow was built in 1863 and was the weekend retreat for Viceroys Lord Ripon in 1884 and Lord Lytton in 1887. The Peak is surrounded by 10 acres of beautiful terraced apple orchards and lawns. We offer an exclusive picnic lunch on one of these stunning lawns. The experience includes car transfers between the hotel and the peak. By car, it's a 30-minute drive and a 90-minute walk. Available at Wildflower Hall, Shimla in the Himalayas - An Oberoi Resort.

Rejoice with your family while experiencing the gracious hospitality of Asia's best hotels. With personalised options for each destination, you and your family will have an 'Oberoi Experience' that will last a lifetime.

For reservations or further information on the offer, please call on toll free 1800-11-2030 or write to reservations@oberoigroup.com

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Notes to the Editor:

Oberoi Hotels & Resorts is synonymous the world over for providing the right blend of service, luxury and quiet efficiency. Internationally acclaimed for all-round excellence and unparalleled levels of service, Oberoi Hotels & Resorts have received innumerable awards and accolades.

A distinctive feature of the group's hotels is their highly motivated and well-trained staff who provide exceptionally attentive, personalised and warm service. The group's new luxury hotels have established a reputation for redefining the paradigm of luxury and excellence in service amongst hotels around the world.

"EIH Associated Hotels Limited is proposing, subject to receipt of requisite approvals, market conditions and other considerations, a rights issue of its equity shares and has filed the Draft Letter of Offer with the SEBI. The Draft Letter of Offer is available on the website of SEBI at www.sebi.gov.in and the website of the Lead Manager i.e. Ambit Corporate Finance Private Limited at www.ambitholdings.com. Investors should note that investment in equity shares involves a high degree of risk and are requested to refer to "Risk Factors" in the Draft Letter of Offer. The Equity Shares have not been and will not be registered under the US Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "US Securities Act"), or any state securities laws in the United States and may not be offered or sold in the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, "U.S. persons" (as defined in Regulation S under the US Securities Act) except in a transaction exempt from the registration requirements of the US Securities Act and in accordance with any applicable U.S. state securities laws."

Primary Media Contact: Silki Nanda, silki.nanda@oberoigroup.com, 91-11-2389 0505

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