Ajmer
has been a great centre of pilgrimage for both Hindus and
Muslims. The city is a rich blend of Hindu and Islamic heritage.
The sacred lake of Pushkar and the temple of Brahma have
been a sacred place of pilgrimage, for Hindus. During the
month of Kartik(Oct./Nov.),devotes throng in large numbers
here to take a dip in the sacred lake.
Alwar Located
150Km from Jaipur and 170Km From Delhi, Alwar is nested
between clusters of small hills of the Aravalli range. Formerly
known as Mewat, Alwar was an ancient Rajput state. The people
of the state daringly fought against foreign invasions.
In the 12th and 13th centuries, they formed a group and
raided Delhi. But Sultan Bulban defeated them and brought
Alwar under the rule of the Sultanate. In 1771 A.D. Maharaja
Pratap Singh, a Kuchhwaha Rajput belonging to the clan of
Jaipur's rulers, won back Alwar and founded a principality
of his own. Alwar has a rich natural heritage with beautiful
lakes and picturesque valleys thickly wooded in parts.
Bikaner,
A region coveted by several Rajput clans, Bikaner is known
as the land of the finest riding camels. The royal walled
city of Bikaner, the northern most point on the triangle
of desert cities, was founded in 1488 AD., by Rao Bikaji,
a descendant of Rao Jodha, the founder of Jodhpur. It was,
once, an important trade centre. The old city is surrounded
by 7km long imposing walls and has five entrance gates.
The fort and palace, made of reddish-pink sandstone, lie
outside the city walls. Bikaner also has several Jain temples
and monasteries outside the fort.
Jaipur,
popularly known as the Pink City, is the capital of the
state of Rajasthan. It is the third corner of India's Golden
Triangle, the others being Delhi at 300km northeast and
Agra 200km east. It is a city with a timeless quality to
it, a city where the ancient and the modern co-exist in
complete harmony. The label of 'pink city' applies specifically
to the old walled quarter of Jaipur while the glorious palaces
and temples are in the urban area.
Pushkar, The peaceful township
of the sacred lake of Pushkar lies 11 km from Ajmer. The
Nag Pahar (Snake Mountain) separates Pushkar from Ajmer.
This beautiful lake surrounded by bathing ghats, has great
religious significance, rooted in a myth. Pushkar is one
of the two pilgrim centres dedicated to Lord Brahma.
Jaipur is the nearest airport at 146km. The nearest rail
head is ajmer, 11km away. Pushkar can be accessed via road.
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