Ajmer is 132 kms. south-west of Jaipur and is an important pilgrimage centre. Established in the early 7th century, the Chauhan rulers dominated this region for several centuries. Other than the Chauhan Rajputs, the Mughals, Marathas and the British were all involved with this region at some point in history and left their mark here. The great ruler Prithvi Raj Chauhan was associated with Ajmer and it was after his death in a battle that Ajmer passed under the Delhi Sultanate.

Today, Ajmer is more important as the final resting place of the great Sufi saint - Khwaja Moin-ud-din Chishti. The Dargah Sharif, where the saint lies buried, is visited by hundreds of thousands of pilgrims everv year during the Urs. The other notable monument of Ajmer is Adhai din-ka-Jhonpra with its ornate calligraphic inscriptions.

Pusnkar is located 11 kms. north-west of Ajmer. It is sacred to the Hindus as it is believed to have been created by Lord Brahma himself. There are 400 temples in Pushkar and a lake encircled by 52 ghats. Pushkar is also the site of one of the largest and most colourful cattle fairs in the world.

Merta was founded by Rao Duda, son of Rao Jodha of Jodhpur in the 15th century. This little township is associated with the medieval mystic poetess, Princess Meera Bai who prayed at the Charbhuja temple.

The focal point of Nagaur is the fort itself. The Muslim influence is very strong here. Some portions of the fort were built by Akbar and Shahjahan.

The picturesque township of Nagaur reverberates with festivity during the cattle fair, held here annually. during the month of Maqh of the Hindu calendar.