Ajmer

Ajmer is located in Rajasthan, in western India. It is more popular as a gateway to Pushkar and is connected by Rail with Jaipur and Delhi. Ajmer city, surrounded by the Aravallis and located in the heart of Rajasthan, is 130 km to the west of Jaipur. This place is worth visiting for its natural charm,and its religious,historical and architectural interests. The city has seen the rise and fall of many kingdoms.

Ajmer is a major centre for Muslim pilgrims during the fast of Ramazan, and has some impressive Muslim architecture. The annual Urs at Dargah of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti is held on a grand scale and attracts pilgrims from all over the world irrespective of their caste and religion. For Hindus,Ajmer is just a base to reach nearby Pushkar,and if during the Camel Fair of Pushkar, accomodation becomes a problem; Ajmer is the option open to them.