Fast Facts :

City : Ajmer
Location : Rajasthan Centre
Distance : Jaipur 138 kms, South West
Attractions : Taragarh Fort, Pushkar Lake, Nasiya Temple, Dargah Sharif, Camel Safari
Best Time To Visit : October - March

Ajmer Pushkar Tours : 

South west of Jaipur, Ajmer is an oasis wrapped in the green hills. The city was founded by Raja Ajay Pal Chauhan in the 7th Century A.D. and continued to be a major centre of the Chauhan power till 1193 A.D. When Prithviraj Chauhan lost it to Mohammed Ghauri. Since then, Ajmer became home to many dynasties. Today, Ajmer is a popular pilgrimage centre for the Hindus as well as Muslims.Especially famous is the Dargah Sharif-tomb of the Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti, which is equally revered by the Hindus and Muslims. It is a centre of culture and education, the British chose Ajmer for its prestigious Mayo College a school exclusively for Indian nobility. Ajmer is also the base for visiting Pushkar (11 km.), the abode of Lord Brahma, lying to its west with a temple and a picturesque lake. The Pushkar Lake is a sacred spot for Hindus. During the month of Kartik (Oct./Nov.), devotes throng in large numbers here to take a dip in the sacred lake.Ajaipal Chauhan founded Ajmer in the seventh century. He constructed a hill fort "Ajaimeur" or the invincible hill. The Chauhans ruled Ajmer till the 12th century when Prithviraj Chauhan lost Mohammed Ghauri. Thereafter it became a part of the sultanate of Delhi.Ajmer was also favourite residence for the great Mughals. One of the first contacts between the Mughal King Jahangir and Sir Thomas Roe took place here in 1616.The Scindias took over the city in 1818 and then handed it over to the British and it became one of the only part of Rajasthan controlled directly by the East Indian Co.The bus stand in Ajmer is located near the RTDC hotel Khadim. And the railway is further north and most of the hotels are west of the stations. Northeast is the main post office and most of the cities market is located behind and up to Agra Gate. Further north is a large artificial lake called the Anna Sagar.

Major Attractions of Ajmer :

The Dargah in Ajmer
Located at the foot of the barren hill, The dargah is reputed as a major center for people from all faiths. It is the splendid tomb of the Sufi saint Khawaja Moinuddin Chisti more popularly known as Khawaja Saheb or Garib Nawaz. The shrine is next only to Mecca or Medina for the Muslims of South Asia.

Adhai-din-ka-jhonpra
Located on the outskirts of the city, it is a masterpiece of Indo-Islamic architecture. 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. The distinct pillars-and arched "Screen" with its ruined minarets make it a splendid architectural masterpiece.

Taragarh Fort in Ajmer
The magnificent Taragarh Fort offers excellent views of the city. The fort of Rajasthan was the site of the military activity during the Mughal period, later used as a sanatorium by the British.

Shopping in Ajmer
Ajmer offers a variety of handcrafted items that reflect the excellence of traditional Rajasthani handicraft. You can shop for old silver jewelry with exquisite designs. The annual urs is the best time to bargain some of the most colorful items that belong distinctly to Ajmer.

How To Reach :

By Air : Nearest airport is located at Jaipur, some 138 kms from Ajmer. It is a domestic airport and linked to all major cities of India.

By Rail : The place is provided with a railway station and trains from Delhi frequently stop here.

By Road : The place is connected to most of the regions around like Jaipur, Bikaner, Bharatpur, Agra, Delhi, etc. Long distance bus services are available from these regions.