Located on the green oasis surrounded by desolate hills, Ajmer has a remarkable past. Founded by Raja Ajay Pal Chauhan in the 7th Century A.D, Ajmer remained under the influence of Chauhan command till 1193 A.D. After Mohammed Ghauri took over Ajmer from Prithviraj Chauhan, it turned out to be a citadel for many dynasties. Today Ajmer remains a land of composite cultures. You can see a blend of Hinduism and Islam here.

Ajmer, which has become a popular pilgrimage center for both Hindus and Muslims, is famous for the Dargah Sharif- the tomb of a Sufi saint Khawaja Moinuddin Chisti. Both Hindus and Muslims revere this Dargha equally. Pushkar, a pilgrimage center for the Hindus lies about 11 km from here. Pushkar, which has a beautiful lake, is the abode of Lord Brahma and it has a temple for the deity. Devotees from all over India throng this place in the month of Karthik (Oct-Nov) to take a dip in the holy lake of Pushkar.

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