Rajasthan :: An Introduction Rajasthan is a land where the
relics of golden past have been carefully preserved for the
benefits of the tourists. As a tourist destination, this state
renders countless moments of pleasure for them. The traditional
warmth and hospitality is renowned worldwide. The culture
dominating over this land of silvery sand dunes is awe-
inspiring. For many, Rajasthan is the very essence of India,
with crenelated forts and impregnable palaces that rise like
giant fairy-tale sets above dusty sun-scorched plains and
shimmering lakes. India's second largest state - similar in size
to France - is largely covered by the ever-encroaching Thar
Desert, but despite its aridity, Rajasthan was once remarkably
prosperous.Traders from as far afield as Persia and China had to
cross its dry plains to reach the southern ports of Gujarat,
something the warrior princes of Rajasthan were quick to
capitalize on. Today the principal attraction of Rajasthan,
literally "land of princes", is the large variety of f