Nestling in the foothills of `Ajaya
Meru', Ajmer was founded by Aijpal Chauhan in the year 1100 AD,
dominated and ruled by Chauhan dynasty till 1193 AD.
Ajmer is a world renowned pilgrimage center for both Hindus as well
as Muslims. It is a celestial home to most holy Dragon Sharif a tomb
of the Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti, which is equally worshiped
by all religions specially the Hindus and Muslims.
North India in the state of Rajasthan
Famous for :
The Dargah of Khawaja Moinuddin Chisti
Fairs and Festivals :
Ideal Time to Visit :
September to April
¤ Main Attractions in
Dargah Khwaja Moin-ud-din
The shrine is in honor of Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti - a Sufi saint who
came to India from Persia in 1192 with Mohammad Ghori's invading army.
He died here in 1236. For the Muslims of India, the shrine's
importance is only second to the sacred shrine at Mecca. The
construction of the Dargah was started by Altamash, the Sultan of
Delhi, and completed by the Mughal Emperor Humayun. It was the venue
of an annual pilgrimage for Akbar the Great.
Founded by the British Viceroy Lord Mayo - it is one of the finest
schools in India. Mayo College is famous not just for the quality of
education it imparts, but for its architecture as well. Designed by
Sir Samuel Swinton Jacob, the state engineer of Jaipur, Mayo College
is built of white marble. Founded in 1875, as a school for Indian
princes, its first pupil was the Maharaja of Alwar.
Adhai-din ka Jhonpra
Located on the outskirts of the town, this remarkable structure is an
exquisite example of early Indo-Islamic architecture. Designed by Abu
Bakr of Herat, the mosque is believed to have been built in two and a
half days, and is thus named Adhai-din. According to another story the
name is derived from a two and a half day fair held here every year.
Named after the ruler Anaji Chauhana, the artificial lake was built
in the 12th century by constructing a dam across the river Luni. Ana
Sagar also has a series of impressive white marble pavilions
(Baradaris), built by Shah Jahan in 1637.
Located 11km from Ajmer, according to Hindu mythology the town is the
creation of Lord Brahma - the Creator of the Universe. A temple
dedicated to Brahma has been built here.
Pushkar also hosts one of the most colorful cattle fairs in the
country. Lakhs of visitors throng the Pushkar Fair - a
once-in-a-lifetime experience that you will not want to miss.
This sleepy little hamlet located 27km from Ajmer, was once the
capital of a princely state ruled by the Rathores. It nurtured one of
the finest schools of miniature paintings in the 18th century. The
Bani Thani style of miniature painting in Kishangarh evolved under
Nihal Chand - the court painter of Raja Sawant Singh.
Pushkar is another pilgrimage destination which is located 11 kms
from Ajmer. Pushkar is considered to be an abode which belongs to Lord
Brahma. The city is quite famous for Pushkar lake. Pushkar comes to
life during the famous cattle fair in the city.
Just 27 kms from Ajmer, Kishangarh is a princely states which was
ruled by the Rathores. This destination falls in National Highway 8.
It has attained an acclaim for a miniature paintings in the 18 th
Just five kms from Ajmer, you would found Foy Sagar, engineered by an
Englishman, Mr Foy. The lake was constructed as an artificial lake
which was constructed as a famine relief project.
¤ Getting There
Fly Away: The nearest
airport is in Jaipur, Sanganer airport. It is 13 kms from Jaipur.
On Tracks: Ajmer is a well connected city and is linked with
all the major cities. Shatabdi Express daily runs from Delhi to Ajmer.
On Wheels: It is a well linked city as it is connected by the
major stations. Rajasthan State Transportation Corporation (RSTC) have
regular bus service from Ajmer to many places of Rajasthan like
Jodhpur, Udaipur, Bundi.
¤ Shoppers' Paradise
Ajmer is not meant for shoppers but you
can easily fetch some good silver jewellery from here. For those who
love artifacts can purchase Jootis, trinkets, beads and tie n dye
¤ A Stay to Remember
Ajmer is dotted with number of hotels.
There are various categories of hotels in Jaipur - deluxe, budget and
luxury. Choose any hotel from array of hotels in the list. You would
definitely love staying in this hotel. We would love to book a hotel
for you which would be in accordance with your budget and need and
would completely gel with your tour itinerary.
Major Tour Packages To Rajasthan