I believe Rajasthan has the kind of beauty that can’t easily be put into words. Stroll through the streets of any one of its cities, and each turn will bring you new surprises either in the form of a bedecked camel strutting its way to the market or a small thrift store offering the best antiques you’ve ever seen.

With its rolling dunes of sand, vibrant hues that are almost universally thought of as synonymous with the state, great music, timeless culture and delicious cuisine, Rajasthan is a gem in every sense of the word. And the lens of two of India’s prominent photo-bloggers, Auditya Venkatesh and Lakshmi Sharath more than proves it.

7. The only thing this shot needs is me dressed to the nines and dancing to Ghoomar in the middle of this Bauli.

And the journey begins as we drive into Rajasthan on the Nissan Terrano . A stepwell near Neemrana #CommandsRespect pic.twitter.com/neIWmBD2Dw

— Lakshmi Sharath (@lakshmisharath) November 22, 2016

8. This is the moment when you're choosing which one of the 40 selfies you took looks best.

A formidable fort and a majestic car. Mehrangarh and Nissan Terrano..A perfect combination that #CommandsRespect . pic.twitter.com/EuG7in2v9K

— Lakshmi Sharath (@lakshmisharath) November 23, 2016