Ajmer

Experience Ajmer
Nestled among the renowned Aravalli ranges, Ajmer is a religious place which is known for being the site of Dargah Ajmer Sharif. It is a memorial to the great Sufi Saint Khwaha Moinuddin Chishti who came from Persia and devoted his entire life in improving the quality of life of the poor and the downtrodden communities. Most of the tourists to the place are Muslim pilgrims though Hindus also visit this Dargah to pay obeisance to the Saint. The grand annual Urs at the dargah attracts the devotees from all over the world. The city was founded by Ajaipal Chauhan in the 7th century and was named as Ajaimeru – the invincible hill, which later came to be known as Ajmer.

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Visiting Ajmer
» Dargah Sharif : Ajmer is famous among the tourists mainly for its Dargah Sharif, which is the tomb of Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti. It is among the most revered Muslim shrines of India. The tomb is made of marble and its periphery is made of silver railing and a marble screen.

» Nasiyan (Red) Temple : It is a Jain temple revered by Digambar Jains. There are a number of gold plated wooden figures exhibited in the temple which portray the Jain mythology legends. Other exhibits that may attract your attention are glass mosaic, precious stones and gold and silver work.

» Adhai Din Ka Jhopra : A combination of Indian and Islamic style of architecture, it is an old mosque which is believed to have been built in just two and half days. There are seven pointed arches in the front screen wall of the mosque.

» Ana Sagar Lake : It is an artificial lake named after Anaji Chauhan who was the grandfather of the legendary Prithviraj Chauhan. Located in the north of Ajmer, this lake is surrounded by marble pavilion built by the Mughal ruler Shahjahan.


Staying in Ajmer
The city of Ajmer is fully equipped to manage the huge tourist inflow into the city. The city provides you with a wide variety of hotels to choose from which includes Heritage, Luxury, 3 star, 2 star and budget hotels. Some of the important hotels of the city are Roopnagar Fort, Bijayniwas Palace Resort, Man Singh Palace Hotel, Hotel Regency and Hotel Ambassador.


Shopping in Ajmer
Those interested in shopping in Ajmer will come across a variety of items which represents Rajasthani Culture. The “Ittar” of Ajmer is specially famous among the tourists. During the annual Urs, many artisans and craftsmen come forward to display their talent and offer handicrafts at competitive prices. Other items that you can shop for are the beads, bangles, embroidered shoes, clothes and brass utensils among other things.


Reaching Ajmer
Sanganer Airport at Jaipur is the nearest airport from Ajmer which is 135 km away. As far as railway network is concerned, Ajmer is located on the popular Delhi – Jaipur – Ahmedabad – Mumbai line and is therefore easily accessible by train. Ajmer is well connected by road network as well since the place is easily accessible from both Jaipur and Delhi.

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