The forbidding landscape of insipid browns and impregnable fortresses is often the most prevalent image visitors take away from the desert state of Rajasthan. But while these breathtaking palaces are the enduring legacy of the Rajput royals, the real soul of Rajasthan is best glimpsed off the beaten path, where amusing stories, eccentric traditions, unusual encounters, and elusive relics await your discovery. '111 Places in Rajasthan' leads you beyond the veil of famous legends, monuments, shopping destinations, and culinary pleasures, to the state's most unexpected and often outlandish locales. Watch wild deer roam the homes of tribal groups; make an offering of whiskey at a motorcycle shrine; meet a tigo - a half lion, half tiger; or become the subject of a comedic roast by an expletive-ridden folk theatre troupe. Explore the hidden treasures of Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Udaipur, and experience what makes Rajasthan one of the most exotic and exciting regions in the world. AUTHOR: India-based travel writer, Supriya Sehgal has given up the idea of having a permanent home - a prudent option for someone who is on the road for almost 10 months a year. Sehgal has contributed to more than twenty guidebooks for publishers around the world and her work has been featured in numerous national and international publications. SELLING POINTS: • The ultimate insider's guide to Rajasthan • Features interesting and unusual places not found in traditional travel guides • Part of the international 111 Places/111 Shops series with over 170 titles and 1 million copies in print worldwide • Fully illustrated with 111 full-page colour photographs • Appeals to both the local market (nearly 75 million people call Rajasthan home) and the tourist market (more than 3 million people visit Rjasthan every year!) 111 colour