Ajmer is a holy city venerated by every religion. Wrapped in green-covered hill, the city is dabbed with old landmarks. The British picked it as a venue of the prestigious Mayo College where the sons and daughters of Indian nobles used to study.
Wake up with the sound of the reverberation of the azaan at the outset of the dawn. Pay respect to the sacred Dargah. The building design of the mosque would enchant you with its sensitive carvings and detailed trelliswork. Pushkar, lying just adjacent to, provides for you an alternate motivation to go to Ajmer.
How to Reach Ajmer
By Air
The nearest airports to Ajmer are the Jaipur International Airport and
the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi. The Jaipur
International Airport is located at distance of about 135 km from the
city and the Indira Gandhi International Airport is situated at a
distance of 350 km. There are many airlines that operate flights to and
from these cities almost daily. Some of the important flights to Jaipur
and Delhi are; Indigo, Kingfisher Red, Jetlite, Go Air, Kingfisher
Airlines, SpiceJet, Jet Airways and Paramount Airways.
By Train
Ajmer also shares a strong railway network with most of the Indian
cities and towns. Most of the trains traveling to and from Ajmer halt at
Ajmer Junction Railway Station. This railway station lies on the Mumbai
Delhi railway line. Some of the trains that travel frequently to Ajmer
are; Adi Sj Rajdhani, Ajmer Shatabdi Sp, Ashram Express, Ala Hazrat Exp
etc.
By Road
Ajmer also shares an excellent road network with cities like Delhi,
Hyderabad, Bangalore, Ahmedabad and Chenna. There are numerous state
owned and private buses that ply to and from Ajmer regularly. The most
important bus stand near Delhi is the Inter State Bus Terminal.
Distance to Ajmer
- From delhi : 389 KM
- From jaipur : 131 KM
- From jodhpur : 200 KM
- From chennai : 1978 KM
- From bangalore : 1944 KM
- From chandigarh : 627 KM
- From hyderabad : 1382 KM
Ajmer Distance Chart
Places to Visit in Ajmer
The tourist attractions in Ajmer are the pilgrimage sites. Ajmer is a
popular pilgrimage center for the Hindus as well as Muslims. It houses
the Dargah or tomb of the 13th century Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin
Chisti, which is equally revered by the Hindus and Muslims.Ajmer is also
the base for visiting Pushkar, about 11 km. from Ajmer, the abode of
Lord Brahma, lying to its west with a temple and a picturesque lake.
The Dargah of Khawaja Saheb
The Dargah of Khawaja Saheb or Khawaja Sharif is at the foot of a barren
hill. The shrine is next only to Mecca and Medina for the Muslims of
South Asia. It is said that Akbar used to make a pilgrimage to the
Dargah from Agra once a year.
The saint's tomb with a splendid marble
dome is in the center of the second courtyard, which is surrounded by a
silver platform. There is another mosque in the courtyard built by
Shahjahan, the most marvelous of all the sanctums within the sanctuary
of the Dargah.
Adhai-Din-Ka-Jhonpra
Adhai-din-ka-jhonpra is a remarkable structure, a masterpiece of
Indo-Islamic architecture located on the outskirts, of the city, just
beyond the Dargah. As the legend goes, its construction took two and a
half days (Adhai-Din) to complete.
It was originally a Sanskrit college,
built within a temple. In 1193 A.D. Mohhamed Ghauri conquered Ajmer and
converted the building into a mosque by adding a seven arched wall in
front of the pillared hall in just two-and-half days (adhai-din) and
hence the name.
Nasiyan Temple
Ajmer also has a Jain Temple, Nasiyan Temple in red color built in 1865.
The wooden gilt in the double storeyed hall exhibits images from the
Jain mythology, describing the ancient Jain concepts.
Lakes in Ajmer
Ajmer is blessed with lakes - Ana Sagar Lake, built between 1135-1150 AD
by damming the river Luni.
This artificial lake is bounded by hills and
on its bank is a beautiful park - the Dault Bagh, making this place one
fine spot for strolling in the morning and evening. Foy Sagar is just 5
kms from the town and 3 kms further up the valley from Ana Sagar Lake.
Forts in Ajmer
Built during a famine relief programme it is named after the engineer
responsible for its construction, the picturesque lake offers
spectacular views form the hill.
Ajmer has a fort, Taragarh Fort, a
steep one and a half hour climb beyond the Adhai-din-ka-jhopra, which
leads to the ruins of the Taragarh Fort, perched on a hill. One can have
an excellent view of the city from here.
Museums in Ajmer
The fort was the site of the military activity during the Mughal period,
later used as a sanatorium by the British Constructed by Akbar in 1570,
the Royal palace of Akbar in red sandstone was converted into a
Government Museum and today it houses a rich collection of Mughal and
Rajput armory.
Very close to the main post office, the museum displays
some of the fine and delicate sculptures of the region, from 8th century
AD, which include - old weapons, miniature paintings, ancient rock
inscriptions and stone sculptures.
Tourist Destinations Near Ajmer
Pushkar
One can make excursions from Ajmer to the neighboring town of Pushkar
known for the annual Pushkar Fair. Pushkar becomes a bustling and
colorful fairground in the month of Kartik (October-November) when the
annual Pushkar Fair is held. Hindu pilgrims come for the holy dip in
Pushkar Lake, which is considered most on Kartik Poornima.The highlight
of the fair is the Camel Fair, the trading of camels.
Camels are bought,
sold, decked up and paraded on the sand dunes, presenting a picturesque
sight. The camel, horse and donkey races are events that draw huge
attendance. The Pushkar Fair also brings together a large number of
villagers from different parts of the state who display their
traditional ware and also making the evenings colorful and festive with
music and dance.
There are about 400 temples in Pushkar famous as a spiritual tourist
attraction, of which the most famous is the Jagat Pita Shri Brahma
Mandir.It is said to be the only temple in the world dedicated to
Brahma.
Then there is the Savitri Temple overlooking the Pushkar Lake,
the Varah temple, the Mahadeva Temple and the Ramvaikunth Temple. There
are many ghats, which run down to the Holy Pushkar Lake whose waters are
famed to wash the sins of a lifetime.
Shopping in Ajmer
Shopping in Ajmer is an enjoyable experience. Ajmer is known for
antiques, curios, fascinating gold and silver jewelry in contemporary
designs, bandhini (colorful tie-and-dye sarees) and embroidered jodhpuri
'Jutis' (shoes). Ittar, a special form of local perfume is sold in
small and large packs all over Ajmer and is a specialty that one can
carry home form Ajmer.
The annual Urs Fair is the time one can buy the colorful creations of traditional folk artisans of Ajmer.
Colorful clothes and products from Tilonia village and miniature
paintings from Kishangarh and a range of wood crafted products are
available during the festival.
The annual Ajaymeru Udyog Crafts
Mela in Ajmer is another time when you can buy typical and popular items
of Rajasthan like brass utensils, bangles, woodcrafts, silver
souvenirs, leather belts, hand embroidered cloth bags and unlimited home
decor items.
Hotels in Ajmer
Budget Hotels
- Bijay Niwas Palace
Address : Model Farm, Bijaynagar
City : Ajmer
State : Rajasthan Pin Code : 305624 Phone No. : 9414004042 Email ID : bijayniwaspalace@yahoo.com Website : www.bijayniwaspalace.com Rooms in Hotel : 20 Maximum Room Rate : INR 15000 Minimum Room Rate : INR 6000
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- Hotel Chitvan
Address : Jaipur Road, Near Akashwani
City : Ajmer
State : Rajasthan Pin Code : 305023 Phone No. : 0145-2300300 Email ID : sales@hotelchitvan.com Website : www.hotelchitvan.com Rooms in Hotel : 20 Maximum Room Rate : INR 9000 Minimum Room Rate : INR 3000
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- Regal Hotel
Address : Opposite Gurudwara, Dargah Road, Gunj
City : Ajmer
State : Rajasthan Pin Code : 305001 Phone No. : 0145-2421867, 2424058, 9829079192, 9929803818 Website : www.hotelregalajmer.com Type : Budget Rooms in Hotel : 70 Maximum Room Rate : INR 1000 Minimum Room Rate : INR 600
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- Hotel Shankar Palace
Address : Opposite City Power House, Jaipur Road
City : Ajmer
State : Rajasthan Pin Code : 305001 Phone No. : 9352000148 Fax No. : 0145-2433125 Email ID : hotelshankarpalace@yahoo.co.in Website : www.hotelshankarpalace.com Type : Budget Rooms in Hotel : 40 Maximum Room Rate : INR 1700 Minimum Room Rate : INR 900
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- The Merwara Palace
Address : Daulat Bagh
City : Ajmer
State : Rajasthan Pin Code : 305001 Phone No. : 0145-2631471, 9001123333 Email ID : director@themerwarapalace.com Website : www.themerwarapalace.com Rooms in Hotel : 65 Maximum Room Rate : INR 10000 Minimum Room Rate : INR 2800
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- Hotel Siddharth
Address : City Power House, Jaipur Road
City : Ajmer
State : Rajasthan Pin Code : 305001 Phone No. : 0145-2620764 Type : Budget Rooms in Hotel : 27 Maximum Room Rate : INR 1500 Minimum Room Rate : INR 1000
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- Samrat Hotel
Address : Kutchery Road
City : Ajmer
State : Rajasthan Pin Code : 305001 Phone No. : 0145-2621805, 2620266 Email ID : arpitbindal2008@gmail.com Website : www.hotelsamratajmer.com Type : Budget Rooms in Hotel : 22 Maximum Room Rate : INR 1500 Minimum Room Rate : INR 500
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- Malwa Hotel
Address : Jaipur Road, Near Bhinai House, Jaipur Road
City : ajmer
State : rajasthan Pin Code : 305001 Phone No. : 0145-2432343, 9829473220 Type : Budget Rooms in Hotel : 27 Maximum Room Rate : INR 1500 Minimum Room Rate : INR 900
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2 Star Hotels
- Hotel Regency
Address : 6/435, Outside Delhi Gate
City : Ajmer
State : Rajasthan Pin Code : 305001 Phone No. : 0145-2620296, 2622439 Fax No. : 0145-2791434 Email ID : ajmer@hotelregency.in Website : www.hotelregency.in Type : 2 Star Rooms in Hotel : 28 Maximum Room Rate : INR 2200 Minimum Room Rate : INR 900
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- Hotel Kanak Sagar
Address : Bhainsa Complex Prathvi Raj Marg
City : Ajmer
State : Rajasthan Pin Code : 305001 Phone No. : 0145-2421427, 9414003427 Fax No. : kanaksagar@yahoo.com Email ID : kanaksagar@yahoo.in Website : www.hotelkanaksagar.com Type : 2 Star Rooms in Hotel : 18 Maximum Room Rate : INR 2700 Minimum Room Rate : INR 1300
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- Hotel Prithviraj Ajmer
Address : Opposite Patel Stadium, Jaipur Road
City : Ajmer
State : Rajasthan Pin Code : 305001 Phone No. : 0145-3290310, 2432297 Email ID : hotelprithviraj@yahoo.co.in Website : www.ajmer-hotelprithviraj.com Type : 2 Star Rooms in Hotel : 32 Maximum Room Rate : INR 3700 Minimum Room Rate : INR 1000
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- Hotel Sobhraj Hotel
Address : Hotel Sobhraj, Hotel In Ajmer
Dargah Road
City : Ajmer
State : Rajasthan Pin Code : 305001 Phone No. : 0145-2427096, 2620222, 9887026631, 9414003996 Email ID : hotelsobhrajajmer@gmail.com Website : www.hotelsobhraj.com Type : 2 Star Rooms in Hotel : 32 Maximum Room Rate : INR 4800 Minimum Room Rate : INR 1000
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- The Ambassador
Address : Nagina Bagh, Ashok Marg
City : Ajmer
State : Rajasthan Pin Code : 305001 Phone No. : 0145-2425095, 2428479 Email ID : ambassadorhotelajmer@yahoo.com Type : 2 Star Rooms in Hotel : 27 Maximum Room Rate : INR 5500 Minimum Room Rate : INR 2500
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- Hotel Neelam Palace
Address : Diggi Chowk, Amarpura
City : Ajmer
State : Rajasthan Pin Code : 305819 Phone No. : 9269133300, 0145-2633300 Type : 2 Star Rooms in Hotel : 40 Maximum Room Rate : INR 2500 Minimum Room Rate : INR 1000
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- Hotel Sahil
Address : Near Dargah Sharif, Delhi Gate
City : Ajmer
State : Rajasthan Pin Code : 305001 Phone No. : 0145-2632511, 2632995 Email ID : hotelsahilajmer@yahoo.co.in Website : www.hotelsahilajmer.com Type : 2 Star Rooms in Hotel : 30 Maximum Room Rate : INR 3500 Minimum Room Rate : INR 1000
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- Hotel Omni Palace
Address : 238/3, Omni House, Jaipur Road
City : Ajmer
State : Rajasthan Pin Code : 305404 Phone No. : 0145-2428503 Type : 2 Star Rooms in Hotel : 44 Maximum Room Rate : INR 2600 Minimum Room Rate : INR 1600
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- Hotel Mittal Paradise
Address : Dhan Mandi, Dargah Bazar
City : Ajmer
State : Rajasthan Pin Code : 305001 Phone No. : 9414004701, 9414220221 Email ID : info@hotelmittalparadise.com Website : www.hotelmittalparadise.com Type : 2 Star Rooms in Hotel : 17 Maximum Room Rate : INR 2200 Minimum Room Rate : INR 1100
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- Hotel Mittal Inn
Address : Near Satyanarayan Temple, Lakhan Kothri, Dargah Bazar
City : Ajmer
State : Rajasthan Pin Code : 305001 Phone No. : 0145-2626221, 2627701 Email ID : info@hotelmittalparadise.com Website : www.hotelmittalparadise.com Type : 2 Star Rooms in Hotel : 24 Maximum Room Rate : INR 2200 Minimum Room Rate : INR 1100
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- Hotel Oasis
Address : Near Ajmer Bus Stand, Pushkar
City : ajmer
State : rajasthan Pin Code : 305022 Phone No. : 0145-2772100 Email ID : info@pushkarhoteloasis.com Website : www.pushkarhoteloasis.com Type : 2 Star Rooms in Hotel : 35 Maximum Room Rate : INR 3000 Minimum Room Rate : INR 500
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3 Star Hotels
- Mansingh Palace
Address : Vaishali Nagar
City : Ajmer
State : Rajasthan Pin Code : 305001 Phone No. : 0145-2425702, 2425855, 2425956 Fax No. : 0145-2425858 Email ID : sales.ajmer@mansinghhotels.com Website : www.mansinghhotels.com Type : 3 Star Rooms in Hotel : 60 Maximum Room Rate : INR 9000 Minimum Room Rate : INR 4600
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- The Royal Melange Hotel
Address : Opposite City Power House Near Mehra Building, Jaipur Road
City : Ajmer
State : Rajasthan Pin Code : 305001 Phone No. : 0145-2630146, 09828323156 Email ID : melange@theroyalmelange.com Website : www.theroyalmelange.com Type : 3 Star Rooms in Hotel : 24 Maximum Room Rate : INR 6000 Minimum Room Rate : INR 3000
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- Hotel Embassy
Address : Opposite City Powerhouse, Jaipur Road
City : Ajmer
State : Rajasthan Pin Code : 305001 Phone No. : 0145-2425519, 2623859, 2628591 Fax No. : 0145-2630888 Email ID : reservation@ajmerhotelembassy.com Website : www.ajmerhotelembassy.com Type : 3 star Rooms in Hotel : 31 Maximum Room Rate : INR 3500 Minimum Room Rate : INR 1500
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- Data Inn Hotel
Address : Shri Nagar Road
City : Ajmer
State : Rajasthan Pin Code : 305001 Phone No. : 0145-2625774-6, 9587973066 Email ID : hoteldatainn@gmail.com Type : 3 star Rooms in Hotel : 20 Maximum Room Rate : INR 5000 Minimum Room Rate : INR 1500
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- Hotel Vega Inn
Address : Suchana Kendra Circle, Near Patel Stadium
City : Ajmer
State : Rajasthan Pin Code : 305001 Phone No. : 0145-2632644, 2632355 Email ID : reservation@hotelvegainn.com Website : www.hotelvegainn.com Type : 3 Star Rooms in Hotel : 18 Maximum Room Rate : INR 4000 Minimum Room Rate : INR 2500
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4 Star Hotels
- Country Inn & Suites By Carlson
Address : NH 8, Kishangarh Road, Gegal
City : Ajmer
State : Rajasthan
Pin Code : 305001
Phone No. : 0145-6623456
Fax No. : 0145-6623466
Email ID : fo@cisajmer.in
Website : www.countryinns.com
Type : 4 star
Rooms in Hotel : 70
Maximum Room Rate : INR 10000
Minimum Room Rate : INR 5000
Ajmer Tourist Map