What are the best things to do in Rajasthan, India?

The Indian state of Rajasthan, which translates as the ‘land of kings’, is the largest by area in the country and the home of many great attractions which draw visitors from all over the world. Jaipur, the largest city in the state, has several fascinating forts and palaces to explore, as well as plenty of local markets, restaurants and modern shopping malls. Elsewhere you can enjoy a wide variety of activities from camel safaris among the sand dunes of the Thar Desert, to tiger spotting in the Ranthambore National Park. This guide to Rajasthan provides more details on where to go, when to go there, and what to do when you get there.