Rajasthan – the land of Rajputs, lies towards the north west of India, bordered by the the states Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab and India’s neighbouring country Pakistan. The state, one of the largest in India (by area), features a distinct topography, a distinct population, culture and a very distinct ecology. The land is different, whatever is built on it is different, people are different; culture, traditions, climate, everything is unique and – inviting. Heroism and romanticism are two of its ubiquitous attributes. From sixth century onwards Rajasthan has been a stage for a Royal Show-off. Luxuries of the past have left indelible marks, seldom ravaged by time. A thought about the place invokes a picture with images like sand dunes in the background, the hot blowing winds that gives a wavy appearance to the ground, a grand palace, people wearing turbans all around, slow country music filing the air and colorful buildings.