Ajmer lies towards the centre of the Rajasthan state. The place is widely known for its pilgrimage places for Hindu and Muslim followers. The famous Dargah Sharif of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti lies in the city and is visited by thousands of devotees every year. The history of Ajmer is varied due to frequent change of ruling power, amongst various Muslim and Rajputana dynasties. The place as such bears impressions of several cultures and traditions. An overview of the city reveals distinct green belts surrounded by barren hills.
Alwar
Alwar is 150 Km from Jaipur and 170 Km. From Delhi. It is nested between a cluster of small hills of the Aravalli range. Perched on the most prominent of these hills is a massive ancient fort that whispers tales of the rich Delhi. The people of the state did not accept any external interference’s and daringly resisted against foreign invasions.
In the 12th and 13th centuries they formed a group and raided Delhi. But finally Sultan Bulban (1267 A.D - 1287 A.D) suppressed them, bringing the area under the Muslims rule. 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. Apart from its long history, the city has a rich natural heritage with some beautiful lakes and picturesque valleys thickly wooded in parts.
Bharatpur
This is truly a fantasy of feathers. It is the bird kingdom, where time takes wing. Welcome to the Keoladeo Ghana National Park at Bharatpur in Rajasthan. Spread over an area of little over 232 sq kms, Keoladeo derives its name from the Shiva Temple in the heart of the sanctuary. Formerly known as the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, ornithologist Salim Ali, is credited for bringing this park to public notice.
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