11 km from Ajmer, Pushkar is one of the most important Hindu pilgim place. It is believed to be the abode of Lord Brahma (the Creator of the World). It also has the only temple of Lord Brahma. The picturesque sacred Pushkar Lake is said to have been originated by the falling of lotus from the hand of Brahma. It is believed that on Kartik Poornima (in October or November), one dip in the holy waters of lake is equivalent to performing yagnas for several hundred years.

27 km from Ajmer, a Rathore prince called Kishan Singh founded Kishangarh. It gained acclaim for its miniature paintings in the 18th century, which though short-lived was very refined and reached its height under the patronage of Savant Singh, who later became a hermit. While Savant Singh modeled as Krishna, his mistress popularly known as Bani Thani modeled for Radha. Paintings of Bani Thani are still famous. Today, the city is also known for its marble and textiles.