The colourful and majestic state of Rajasthan will exceed your expectations. Women dressed in brilliant colours and men with bright turbans, add to it the backdrop of beautiful forts and palaces and you forget you are in the heart of Thar desert. Although synonymous with the sand dunes, Rajasthan is home to one of the world’s oldest mountains and the thick jungles of Ranthambhore is famous for its tigers. The rulers of this state have built beautiful palaces like Deogarh, Samode and Udaipur. The majestic Mehrangarh fort of Jodhpur rises from the city. The rich handlooms and crafts along with the sumptuous cuisine, make Rajasthan a prominent tourist hub.