The city of Ajmer is famous as a pilgrimage site. It houses the Dargah, or tomb, of the popular 13th-century, Sufi saint Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Hasan Chisti.

Ajmer is an oasis wrapped in the green hills. 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. Since then, Ajmer became home to many dynasties. Today, Ajmer is a popular pilgrimage centre for the Hindus as well as Muslims.Especially famous is the Dargah Sharif-tomb of the Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti. Ajmer is also the base for visiting Pushkar (11 km.), the abode of Lord Brahma, lying to its west with a temple and a picturesque lake. The Pushkar Lake is a sacred spot for Hindus.

Ajaipal Chauhan founded Ajmer in the seventh century. He constructed a hill fort "Ajaimeur" or the invincible hill. The Chauhans ruled Ajmer till the 12th century when Prithviraj Chauhan lost Mohammed Ghauri. Thereafter it became a part of the sultanate of Delhi. Ajmer was also favourite residence for the great Mughals. One of the first contacts between the Mughal King Jahangir and Sir Thomas Roe took place here in 1616.

Ajmer is also the base for visiting Pushkar(11 km.),the abode of Lord Brahma,lying to its west with a temple and a picturesque lake.The Pushkar lake is a sacred spot for Hindus. During the month of Kartik(Oct./Nov.),devotes throng in large numbers here to take a dip in the sacred lake.

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Ajmer is also the base for visiting Pushkar(11 km.),the abode of Lord Brahma,lying to its west with a temple and a picturesque lake.The Pushkar lake is a sacred spot for Hindus. During the month of Kartik(Oct./Nov.),devotes throng in large numbers here to take a dip in the sacred lake.

Sightseeing

• Ana Sagar
  It is a beautiful artificial lake, built in the 12th century and named after Anaji Chauhan. The huge embankment erected with the peopl'e help is a fine example of the corporate life in Shekhawati at that time. The 'Baradari' or pavilions were built by the Mughal emperor Shahjahan. A large number of migratory birds including flock here during winter.
• Daulat Khana
  Daulat Khana, also known as the Magazine is a massive rectangular palace at the heart of the city was used by Akbar and his son Jahangir during their visits to the Dargah.
• Taragrah
  The 'Star Fort' was built by Ajaipal Chauhan in 1100 ad. on reaching the top of the hill, one can have a commanding view of the city. Taragarh Fort was earlier known as Ajaymeru Durg. It overhangs the city like a star and is nearly 2-3 kms. in circumstances.

How to reach

• Air
  Ajmer, Jodhpur and Udaipur lie on the Airlines route Delhi and Mumbai.
• Rail
  Most of the Rajasthan is accessible by a network of rail services. Indian Railway reservation office opens from Monday to Saturday. There are several trains from Ajmer to Agra, Bombay, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Kota, Chittorgarh, Alwar, Ajmer and Delhi. There is a Shatabdi Exp. between Ajmer and Delhi and continue to Alwar and Ajmer.
• Road
  The state Roadways coaches link most tourist places and business centres in and around the state. Chauffer-driven air conditioned cars can be hired through the state tourist offices and other approved operators.