Rajasthan is, India at its exotic and colourful best. The name means "Land of the king" and the Rajputs who lived here for over a thousand years are known for their code of chivalry and honour. They were never a threat to the Moghul rulers of northern India and perhaps that is why so many of their buildings and monuments still stand today.

Rajasthan is known for it's grand palaces amid mighty forts dotted throughout the state; the placid and sacred town of Pushkar, and its spectacular Camel Fair; the birds of Keoladeo Ghana National Park and the tigers and other wildlife of Ranthambhore and Sariska; Camel Safaris in the vast, bewitching desert around Jaisalmer; the painted hovels of Shekhawati and also for all it's colorful festivals.