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     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 Ajai Pal Chauhan power till 1193 A.D when Prithviraj Chauhan lost it to Mohamad Ghauri , Since then ,Ajmer became home to many dynasties , which came and left leaving behind indelible marks of their culture and traditions on the city's history , converting it to an amalgam of various cultures and a blend of Hinduism and Islam .
Today ,Ajmer is apopular pilgrimage center for the Hindus as well as Muslims ,Especially famous is the Dargah Shariff- tomb of the Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti , which is equally revered by the Hindus and Muslims ,
Ajmer is also the base for visiting Pushkar ( 11km ) the abode of Lord Brahma , lying to its west with a temple and picturesque lake . the Pushkar lake is a sacred spot for Hindus .during the month of Kartik ( Oct/Nov ) devotees throng in large numbers here to take a dip in the sacred lake .

Shopping : Shopping in Ajmer is an enjoyable experience. One can shop for antiques, curios, fascinating gold and silver jewelry in contemporary designs, colorful tie-and-dye sarees and embroidered jodhpuri ‘Jutis’. Especially during the annual Urs fair, a range of colourful items and marvellous creations of traditional folk aristsans are for sale.

TRAVEL INFORMATION HOW TO GET THERE

Air: Jaipur 132 km is the nearest airport.

Rail: Regular train services link Ajmer with important cities.Some important train connections are: Gujrat Mail (Mumbai-Ajmer-Delhi Sarai Rohilla); Jodhpur Mail (Marwar-Ajmer-Jaipur): Delhi, Express(Ahmedabad-Ajmer-Jaipur);Shatabadi Express(New Delhi-Ajmer-New Delhi).

Road: A good network of bus services operate from Ajmer to key destinations around.

Local Transport: City bus service operate in the city and to Pushkar. Unmetered taxis, auto-rickshaws, tongas, and cycle-rickshaws are also available.

OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION

Banks/Money Changers: Bank of Baroda,Prithviraj Marg, Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur,Station Road, Bank of India,Kaisarganj,  Bank of Rajasthan,Mayo College, Central Bank of India, Punjab National Bank, Prithviraj Marg, State Bank of India, near Collectorate,  Also,authorized money changers are available in the leading hotels.

Hospitals: J.L. Nehru Hospital

Club: Ajmer Club

Tourist Reception Centre: Assistant Director,Tourist Reception Centre, Hotel Khadim(RTDC), Tourist Information Counter at Railway Station.

Guide Service: Approved guides may be hired through the Asstt. Director, Tourist Reception Centre

Important Telephone Numbers: Police Control Room

Roadways (Central Bus Stand),  Railways, 131 (Enquiry), 132 (Reservation), General Post .

GENERAL INFORMATION

Area :55.76 sq.km.
Altitude :486 meters
Climate :Mean Max. Mean Min.
Summer :38.1degree C 27.7 degree C
Winter :23.3 degree C 05.5 degree C
Rainfall :38 to 51 cms.
Clothing : Summer Light Tropical
Winter: Woolen
Best Season :July-March
Languages :Rajasthani, Hindi, Urdu, English, Sindhi.