January 4, 2008

About City Ajmer and Best Time to Visit

Ajmer is located at 130 kms south-west of Jaipur. The foundation of the city was laid down by Raja Ajay Pal Chauhan in the 7th Century A.D. and continued to be a major center of the Chauhan power till 1193 A.D. when Prithviraj Chauhan lost it to Mohammed Ghauri.The City was subsequently conquered by the Scindias and, in 1818, it was handed over to the British,the place came under the direct control of the British rule. Ajmer is a popular pilgrimage center for the Hindus as well as Muslims.

Best Time To Visit

In summer season the temperature rises upto 38 degree C and in winter it falls down to 0 degree C.The best time to visit the place is from July to March when the temperature is not very hot.

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