Ajmer

Ajmer is a trendy city in the opulent Indian state of Rajasthan and located in the green retreat. Being wrapped in the barren hills, the city relishes a fascinating past with lots of happenings. Ajmer was established by Raja Ajay Pal Chauhan in the 7th Century A.D. and was a force to reckon with till 1193 A.D. After Prithviraj Chauhan lost it to Mohammed Ghauri, the city turned out to be resting abode for loads of dynasties. All those who ruled here have left behind far-fetched signs of their traditions and customs on the city’s history. With this, Ajmer developed into a place with a subtle blend of diverse cultures and Hinduism & Islam. In the present day, Ajmer features among the only few admired Indian pilgrimage centres that attract both the Hindus as well as Muslims.

Attractions in Ajmer

Ajmer comes among the only few admired Indian pilgrimage centres that catch the attention of both the Hindus as well as Muslims. The city has few spots worth seeing at all ways.

The Dargah
The fabulous mausoleum of the Sufi saint Khawaja Moinuddin Chisti is at the foot of a barren hill. The Dargah is placed easily amongst the most significant pilgrimage centre in India for people from all faiths.

Shahjahan’s Mosque
Shahjahan’s Mosque is a splendid building in white marble with low arcade and subtle carvings with trellis-work and situated just in the corner of the inner court of the Dargah.

The Museum
The Museum had once served as the majestic house of Emperor Akbar and comprises a prosperous repository of the Mughal and Raj put’s protective covering and superb sculptures.

Adhai-din-ka-jhonpra
Adhai-din-ka-jhonpra is a significant structure and rated as a magnum opus of Indo-Islamic architecture. It is to be found on the outskirts of the city, just beyond the Dargah and got its name for just being constructed in two and a half days.

How to reach Ajmer

Reaching Ajmer is not an issue as the city maintains a good connectivity to all parts of India.

By Air: Jaipur 132 km is the nearest airport.

By Rail: Ajmer gets regular train services to most of the important Indian cities.

By Road: A good network of bus services operate from Ajmer to key destinations around.

Shopping

Shopping in Ajmer delights travellers no end as the city offers a wide range of stuff like antiques, curios, charming gold and silver jewelery in modern-day designs and embellished jodhpuri 'Jutis' (shoes). Ajmer offers a perfume Ittar in small and large packs that are liked and taken back by a vast number of travellers.

The annual Urs Fair endows
travellers a chance to purchase the colourful items of Ajmer. The annual Ajaymeru Udyog Crafts Mela does offer the same chance to for travellers to buy the items like brass utensils, bangles, woodcrafts, silver souvenirs etc.

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