Tourism in Ajmer

It is Located in the south west of Jaipur which is heart of Rajasthan. Ajmer where life gets new horizons and where the temptation to explore the colors of life evokes the mind. Ajmer is one of the most traveled tourist destinations in India. It is a major pilgrimage site of the Hindus and the Muslims from various parts of the world.

Some of the major tourist attractions in Ajmer include Pushkar and the Dargah Shareef of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti. A main town in the state of Rajasthan near Ajmer, Pushkar is located about 16 km away and is a prime tourist destination. The Pushkar Lake and the 14th century Hindu temple dedicated to Brahma are the two main tourist attractions where hindu priests and many hindus from all the world visit in a Puskar fair which is also called Kumbh Mela. The annual Camel Fair is another popular event that attracts several visitors to visit from differnt parts of the country. Raja Ajay Pal Chauhan founded this city in 7th century A.D. and it continued to be a powerful province of the Chauhans. It is Located on the lower slopes of Taragarh hill, in the Aravalli Range, the city of Ajmer has a large artificial lake, called Anasagar, to the north, decorated with a marble structure called Baradari.

The Mughals specially liked to spend time at Ajmer, as it was one of their favorite getaways. Your travel to Ajmer will be absolutely pleasant and it is one of the major pilgrim places India.

How to Reach

The nearest airport to Ajmer is at Jaipur at a distance of 135 kilometers. The place has its own railway station and can be reached by roads easily.

Tourist attraction in Ajmer

Kishangarh Fort

The Kishangarh Fort in also a tourist spot in Ajmer, it has an imposing structure that was built in the year 1653. Maharaja Roop Singh built the massive Kishangarh Fort. It is said that an incident he saw once inspired him to get a fort built.

Dargah Sharif

One of the most sacred shrines of the Muslims in Rajasthan. Not only muslims other caste people also visit here. Ajmer Dargah Sharif in Rajasthan and the tomb of the revered Sufi saint Khwaja Moin-ud-din Chisti. All muslim festivals celebrate here and muslims from near by state visit here.

Taragarh Fort

It is an another fort of Ajmer which is also a major tourist place in Ajmer also known by Star Fort it was built by Ajay Pal Chauhan in 1100 AD. It is considered to be the first hill fort of Asia, from here give a spectacular view of Ajmer city. It is One of the oldest hill forts in India.

Arhai-din-ka-Jhonpra

Arhai-din-ka-Jhonpra which literally means 'two-and-a-half-day shelter' is located on the suburbs of Ajmer. It also a mojor tourist spot in Ajmer, it is just nearer to Dargah sharif. This mosque was converted to Sanskrit college by the invader Mohammed Ghori in 1198 AD within two-and-a-half days.

Digambar Jain Temple

The Digambar Jain temple is also a famous temple in Ajmer, it is also called Soni Ji Ki Nasiyan. This red temple is also an art of architecture with a double- storey hall adjoining the main building flaunts several large gilded wooden figures and beautiful glass mosaic, precious stones, gold and silver work adorning the hall.

Ana Sagar Lake

Ana Sagar Lake is one of the most highly attractive tourist attractions in Ajmer which was Built by King Anaji 1135-1150 AD, the grandfather of Prithvi Raj Chauhan, it boundary touch the Daulat Bagh Gardens set up by Emperor Jehangir.