Footprints in the Sand

Delhi • Mandawa • Khimsar • Rohetgarh • Roopengarh • Somode (Jaipur) • Agra

Day 01: Arrive in Delhi
Welcome to the capital city of India. Delhi - the city of Tower blocks, temples, forts, mosques, colonial mansions. Check in to your hotel. Later proceed for exploration of Delhi - visit the President's Palace, Loka Sabha, India Gate, Raj Path, Qutb Minar, and the Red Fort. Back to the hotel in the evening and overnight in Delhi.

Day 02: Delhi - Mandawa 263 kms / 5 hrs
After breakfast leave for Mandawa, Later in the afternoon visit Mandawa Fort, exploring the most important havelis like Gulan rai haveli, famous for its erotic images, Binsidhar Newatia Haveli is known for its curious paintings, Chokhani, Ladia and saraf havelis and temple of Shiva. Back to hotel in the evening and overnight.

Day 03: Mandawa - Khimsar 250 kms / 4.5 hrs
After early morning breakfast depart to Khimsar, located on the edge of the great Thar Desert. On arrival check in to your hotel and later proceed for Osian (60 kms). Visit the temples of Osian, like Sachiya Mata temple, Osian Temple tower donkeys in Osian Jain Temple, Osian Jain Temple Ceiling. Back to Khimsar for overnight.

Day 04: Khimsar - JodhpurCity Tour- Rohetgarh 130 kms / 3 hrs
After breakfast depart to Khimsar and drive to Jodhpur, also known as Sun City. On arrival proceed for half-day Jodhpur sight seeing taking in Mehrungarh Fort, Jaswanth Thada, Sardar market and Balsamand Lake. Later in the afternoon check in to hotel at Rohitgarh Fort. The estate of Rohet, 25miles south of Jodhpur, was part of Jodhpur state, and the family of the former rulers have converted their palatial residence in to a Heritage hotel. Jodhpur lies on the edge if the Great Indian Desert, and Desert Safari will give us a glimpse of desert life. You will be taken to Bishnoi village. Overnight.

Day 05: Rohetgarh - Roopangarh 200 kms / 3.5 hrs
After breakfast, depart to Roopengarh. King Roop Singh of Kishangarh built Roopangarh in 1648. Originally a nine-turreted fort, new additions were continuously made to in the coming years. The difference in the architectural styles can be easily observed in the fort. On arrival check in to your hotel. Later proceed for half-day city tour. Overnight.

Day 06: Roopangarh - Jaipur 130 kms / 3 hrs
After breakfast depart to Jaipur. On arrival visit The Jaipur Palace, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar. Evening check in to your hotel at Samode (45 kms from Jaipur). Overnight.

Day 07: Jaipur (Samode)
After breakfast visit to Amber Fort - on the crest of a Rocky hill behind Maota Lake, 11 kms from Jaipur. Visit Amber fort and Palace and you can also go for a Elephant ride till the top of the fort. Back to hotel in the afternoon and rest of the day free. Evening Overnight.

Day 08: Jaipur - Agra 230 kms / 5 hrs
After breakfast depart to Agra, once capital city of India under the Mughals. En-route visit Fatepur Sikri, an old city built between 1569 to1585 by the great Mughal emperor Akbar. Now deserted, it almost perfectly preserved. Later check in to your hotel and relax for sometime. Evening visit The Taj Mahal - the zenith of Mughal architecture and quite simply one of the world's most marvellous monuments. Overnight in Agra.

Day 09: Agra - Delhi Airport / Railway Station
Morning after breakfast depart to New Delhi to board your flight back to Home.

Cost: £543,00 per person based on twin sharing accommodation. Single: £823.00

Cost includes: Accommodation on a B /B basis, transportation by air-conditioned car, sight seeing as per the itinerary and applicable taxes, jeep safari at Rohetgarh and camel safari at Roopangarh) Flights/airport taxes, train fares not included.