AJMER TOURS

Ajmer situated in the green oasis wrapped in the barren hills has been a witness to an interesting past.  the city was founded by Raja Ajay Pal Chauhan in the 7th Century A.D. and continued to be a major centre of the Chauhan power till 1193 A.D. When Prithviraj Chauhan lost it to Mohammed Ghauri. Ajmer is situated in a picturesque valley surrounded by Ajay Meru ranges of Aravali hills. Along with architecture it is an important place of pilgrimage for Hindus as well as Muslims. Muslims call Ajmer by the name of Ajmer sharif while Hindus call it Tirthraj Pushkar.

The city of Ajmer lies in the heart of Rajasthan, some 130 km west of Jaipur. Ajmer is a major tourist destination because of its eventful history, spiritual sites and the neighbouring village of Pushkar. Witness to the rise and fall of several kingdoms, Ajmer's history tells the tales of great romances, heroism and valour. The social fabric in Ajmer is a truly secular one with both Hindus and Muslims cutting across religious divides to revere its holy land. The Dargah of Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti, located at the end of a dusty alley in the main market, makes Ajmer an important pilgrim centre for Muslims from all parts of the world and Pushkar is the abode of Lord Brahma, which devout Hindus aspire to visit at least once in their lifetime. As an important tourist destination the ins and outs of travel in Ajmer are well documented in many a tourist guide. And having access to reliable information is important in this city where there is a friendly 'guide' at every corner.

Besides the Ajmer Sharif Dargah, there are many other important historical and religious sites. The Adhai din ka Jhonpara mosque and Taragarh Fort are interesting historical monuments. Everybody who goes to Ajmer makes the half hour bus journey up Nag Pahar to the town of Pushkar.

The best time to visit Ajmer is of course during the festival of Urs. If you can stand the Rajasthan heat of May-June (the actual date is variable from year to year) then save your trip for this festival when thousands from across India arrive at Ajmer on pilgrimage during this auspicious period. This is when the dargah resonates with the uplifting strains of Sufi music and the tabarukh, a sweet rice preparation that is sacred, is doled out all visitors.

Ajmer is a travel delight, bustling with activity and noise, sights and sound, it is a place that's guaranteed to overwhelm the senses of any tourist.

The abode is also famous for the tomb of Khwaja Moin-ud-din Chisti, a medieval Sufi-Saint. Other monuments which stand as reminders of Ajmer’s colonial past are the Edward Memorial hall, Ajmer club and Jubilee clock tower.
Ajmer is also famous for its Pushkar festival held in October/ November and is dedicated to Lord Brahma.