Ajmer is situated in the green oasis surrounded by baren hills is highly interesting a place for the tourists. 
Ajmer was founded by Raja Ajai Pal Chauhan in the 7th Century A.D. it was a major center of the Chauhan power till 1193 A.D.  But only when Prithviraj Chauhan lost the battle with Mohammed Ghauri. Thereafter the city of  Ajmer became home to many dynasties, which left behind the fragments of their culture and traditions in the past, It became an amalgamation of various cultures and a blend of Hinduism and Islam.

Dargah Sharif

Ajmer today is a popular pilgrimage centre for the Hindus as well as Muslims. It is famous for its  Khwaja Saheb Dargah Sharif – tomb of the Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, which is equally revered by the Hindus and Muslims. 

11 Km from the main city of Ajmer is Pushkar, the holy pilgrimage of the Hindus. Pushkar is the abode of Lord Brahma. There is a picturesque lake.  

The Pushkar lake is a sacred spot for Hindus. During the month of Kartik (Oct./ Nov.), devotees throng in large numbers here to take a dip in the sacred lake. 
 
Pushkar Lake has 52 Ghats ( flights of steps on the lake) .
Some of the Ghats with legendary significance are :
Varah Ghat 
Bramha Ghat 
Gau Ghat renamed as Gandhi Ghat