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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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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.
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
PushkarOne 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.
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
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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
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