Rajasthan City - Ajmer

The strategic location of Ajmer has caused it ho have a turbulent and voilent history. Straddling the access to Gujarat amd Malwa, it was the centre of Chauhan power till the defeat of Prithviraj Chauahn in 1193 AD by Mohammad Ghori. Founded by Raja Jayaraha Chauahn in 7th century AD, Ajmer has become a great centre of pilgrimage for both Hindus and Islamic cultures. The city derives its name from Ajaipal who also built one of the earliest fortresses at Taragarh on top of the Ajaimeru hills.

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.