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Ajmer Travel Guide

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Ajmer is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the colorful and vibrant land of Rajasthan, India. Sprawled over in an area of 55.76 sq km, the city of Ajmer is a Muslim pilgrimage centre. The holy city of Ajmer is located on the shore of Ana Sagar. Ajmer was founded by Raja Ajay Pal Chauhan in the 7th century.

The town of Ajmer is famous for its rich history & culture and religious importance. The holy town of Ajmer is predominantly famous for its Dargah of Khwaja Moin-ud-Chisti – a famous Muslim Sufi Saint who came to India from Persia in 1192. But the Dargah of Khwaja Moin-ud-Chisti is not only revered by Muslims but also by people from all faiths. Apart from Tomb of Khwaja Moin-ud-Chisti, Adhai Din Ka Jhopra and Roopangarh Fort are also worth visiting. The best time to visit Ajmer is the period of October to March. The languages, spoken in Ajmer, are Rajasthani, Hindi, Urdu, English and Sindhi. Ajmer is also an excellent base to visit the holy city of Pushkar, Rajasthan, India.

Some major attractions in Ajmer

Dargah of Khwaja Moin-Ud-Din- Chisti : This is the one of the most important tourist sight in Ajmer, Rajasthan, India. Perhaps your tours to Ajmer will be incomplete without paying a visit to this shrine of Khwaja Moin-ud-din-Chisti, a medieval Sufi Saint who came to India from Persia in 1192. The construction of this holy shrine was completed by Mughal Emperor Humayun. The Gate to this shrine was added by the Nizam of Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Adhai Din Ka Jhopra : Adhai Din Ka Jhopra is also a worth visiting attraction in the historic city of Ajmer, Rajasthan, India. Initially, it was a Sanskrit College that was destroyed by the Mohammad Gauri and was converted into a mosque in just two and half days. So, the mosque is called Adhai Din Ka Jhopra. Built in 1193 AD, Adhai Din Ka Jhopra is one of the oldest mosques in India and great example of Indo-Muslim Architecture.

The Museum : It is also a very important tourist sight in Ajmer, Rajasthan, India. Initially, it was the royal residence of Mughal Emperor Akbar. This museum houses a rich collection of the Mughal and Rajput weapons and exquisite sculptures. hal and Rajput Armour and exquisite sculptures.

How to arrive in Ajmer

By Air : Nearest Airport in Jaipur – the capital of Rajasthan, India.

By Rail : Ajmer, Rajasthan, India is well-connected by rail from the cities like Delhi, Jaipur, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Agra, Barmer, Mount Abu, Jodhpur, Bikaner and Bharatpur.

By Road : Ajmer, Rajasthan, India is well-connected by road with Agra (370 km), Bharatpur (312 km), Bikaner (234 km), Bundi (139 km), Chittaurgarh (182 km), Delhi (444 km), Jaipur (138 km), Jaisalmer (458 km).