This circuit includes noteworthy pilgrimage places such as Ajmer, Pushkar and Nagaur and Merta which are all steeped in history and the tranquil ambience of these places exude a spiritual bliss.

Ajmer- Ajmer, the city that is surrounded by the Aravali Hills nurtured the growth of many dynasties was established in the 7th century A.D. by Raja Aaji Pal Chauhan. The most famous of them was Prithviraj Chauhan, the last Hindu ruler of Delhi whose tales of valor is far-famed. Ajmer is also closely associated with the famous Dargah Sharif, the mausoleum of the Sufi saint- Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti and draws copious pilgrims every year during the annual pilgrimage Urs Ajmer Sherif. Other places of interest are the Adhai din-Ka-Jhonpra, famous for its ornate calligraphic inscriptions and intricate trelliswork, ornate Mughal tombs and the Ana-sagar Lake.

Pushkar- The small town of Pushkar located just 14 km away from Ajmer is one of the feted pilgrimage places for the Hindus with 500 temples and 52 Ghats. The picturesque town snuggled in the laps of the Aravali hills houses the mythical Pushkar Lake where all pilgrims yearn to take a religious dip and the only Brahma Temple in the world where the creator of the universe is worshipped. The other famous temples are Savitri Temple, Mahadeva Temple and so on. Above all Pushkar is most famous for holding the world's biggest annual cattle fair. The serene and spiritual ambience of Pushkar is interrupted only during this time when the place bursts with activity.

Merta - The historical town of Merta was founded by Rao Duda and has a lake called Dudadagar named after him. The fortified town houses the famed Charbhuja Temple that is associated with the renowned saint poetess- Meera Bai. Thousands of pilgrims flock to this temple every year. There is another Muslim shrine constructed by the Mughal ruler Aurangzeb on the ruinations of a Shiva temple.

Nagaur- Nagaur was under the Mughal dominion for some time and hence the Muslim influence is very prominent in the place with a large number of forts, monuments and palaces built in Mughal architectural style. These exquisitely beautiful palaces including the Moti Mahal, Badal Mahal and Hawa Mahal and shrines were raised mostly by Akbar and Shah Jahan. Nagaur has an individual rustic charm. The significant place of interest is the Nagaur Fort. A big cattle fair is also held here, however it as not as grand as Pushkar.

All the places consisting of the circuit provide comfortable stay ay the palace resorts, royal camps as well as other hotels.

Last Updated on 01 December 2011

Rajasthan Tourist Circuits

Rajasthan Travel/Tourism