Ajmer district

A pilgrimage destination in central Rajasthan, where the sacred Pushkar Lake and the Ajmer Sufi shrine draw the faithful from far and wide.

Ajmer district lies in central Rajasthan, ringed by the Aravalli range. In the city of Ajmer, the dargah of the Sufi saint Moinuddin Chishti is an important Islamic pilgrimage site in South Asia. Nearby, the town of Pushkar is built around a sacred lake and has a rare Brahma temple, with a lively atmosphere of ghats and bazaars; the grand Pushkar Camel Fair is held every year around the turn of autumn into winter. Other sights include Ana Sagar Lake. October to March is the best time to travel. The gateway is Ajmer railway station, about two to three hours by road from Jaipur Airport.

Destinations

• Pushkar

Itineraries

• Grand Rajasthan Desert & Forts Loop – A grand loop from Delhi covering Shekhawati, desert fortresses, Udaipur, Pushkar, and Jaipur.