This is the Rajasthan chapter from Lonely Planet's India guidebook.

Rajasthan, the Land of Kings, is aptly named: it's a fabulous realm of maharajas and their majestic forts and lavish palaces. The romantic remnants of a rich and glorious past have earned Rajasthan a place on most travellers' wish lists.

• cross the desert on a camel and explore the sandstone fort at Jaisalmer
• maps
• kick back in the pastel-hued pilgrimage town of Pushkar
• transport
• wander through the colourful bazaars of the pink, chaotic capital of Jaipur
• restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: Eastern Rajasthan, Jaipur & around, Bharatpur, Keoladeo Ghana National Park, Sariska Tiger Reserve, Shekhawati, Ajmer, Pushkar, Ranthambhore National Park, Southern Rajasthan, Bundi, Kota, Chittorgarh (Chittor), Udaipur & around, Mt Abu, Western Rajasthan, Jodhpur & around, and Jaisalmer.