While speaking of a "desert state" images of palaces shimmering on idyllic lakes, temples and forts of stunning artistry carved from stone that is honey or rose, marble-white or sandstone-red, crowds of brightly turbaned men with proud moustaches and women with lethal beauty do not cross the mind. But when it comes to Rajasthan all these images are reality.

How to Reach Rajasthan
Air: The international airport of Rajasthan is located in Jaipur. Domestic airlines are also available here. Prepaid taxis are obtainable to reach the city center and other parts of Rajasthan from the airport. Other important airports are located in Udaipur and Jodhpur.

Rail: The services of Indian Railways links Rajasthan with the rest of the subcontinent. Another luxurious way of traveling within the state is by availing the Palace of Wheels. There are other trains, too, that connect the interesting cities lying within the state.

Road: Road transport in Rajasthan is quite impressive. State and private buses are available in abundance to travel within the state. Rajasthan is largely dependent on tourism. Hence the state looks after the trifle details to make travel easier for the tourists.

Places of Tourist Interest in Rajasthan
Pilgrimage Tours in Rajasthan The Rajputs had great faith in their religion. As a result there are a number of shrines throughout the state. As rulers they followed a policy of religious tolerance. Hence besides the temples there are Jain temples and mosques in Rajasthan.

Nature Tourism in Rajasthan
The state of Rajasthan is blessed with amazing wildlife. Nature tourism is, thus, an important tourist attraction in Rajasthan. This Indian state is often referred to as the `land of the tigers.` most of the wildlife sanctuaries, such as, Ranthambore National Park and Sariska Tiger Reserve provide a haven for the big cats. They are conserved here. Most of these sanctuaries were erstwhile hunting grounds for the Maharajas. Today they have been converted to national parks to protect the beasts. Apart from tigers there are nilgai, chinkara, wild dog, slot bear, leopard and other animals are to be found in national parks, such as, Desert National Park, Darrah Sanctuary, Kumbalgarh National Park, Jaisamand Sanctuary and others. For bird lovers there is the Keoladeo National Park.

Leisure Tourism in Rajasthan
Laced with the magic of the sepia luster of Thar and with the promises of color and valor Rajasthan is the best place to rediscover the pulse of India so very eloquently. For a leisure trip therefore Rajasthan is indeed the place to be.

Shopping in Rajasthan
Jewellery, Paintings, such as, Miniature Art, Phads and Pichwais, Folk Painting, Leatherwear, Stone Carving, Metal Craft, Textile, Blue pottery of Jaipur, Terracota, Dhurries and Carpets and Wooden Artefacts are the popular buys in Rajasthan.

Visiting Information on Rajasthan
Rajasthan is a tourist friendly state. Hence the travelers will hardly face any problems while touring the state. The best season to visit this place is from September to March. The tourists will find abundant accommodation units that will suit their pockets. Local transportations are widely available for touring the places of interest.