The city
of Ajmer is famous as a pilgrim place.The city was
founded by Raja Ajay Pal Chauhan in the 7th Century A.D.
130 Km Southward from Jaipur, Ajmer is an oasis of
religious sanity. The harmonious blend of Hinduism and
Islam gives this town a unique character. It houses the
Dargah or tomb of the popular 13th-century, Sufi Saint
Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Hasan Chisti.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.
Hotel Mansingh Palace
Address: Vaishali Nagar , Ajmer, Rajasthan , India
Rooms:
60 Rooms
Location: 135 kms from Jaipur
Airport, 3kms from Ajmer Railway Station, 3kms from Ajmer
Bus Stand
At the foot of a
barren hill, is situated India's most important Pilgrimage center
for people from all faith.It is the splendid tomb of the Sufi saint
Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, more popularly known as Khwaja Sharif.
The Taragarh Fort is
one of the prominent places to see in Ajmer . The Taragarh Fort is
located on top of a hill and was constructed by the Chauhan king
Ajaypal Singh in the 7th century.The fort offers a breathtaking view
of Ajmer city.
One of Indian's best
public schools located in the south east of the city. It was founded
in 1875 A.D. only for the princes. Each prince along with his entire
retinue and an English tutor had his own house in the spacious
college grounds covering 81 hectares. Now it is a public school open
to all.
Pushkar Lake
Ana Sagar Lake
Adhai-Din-Ka-Jhonpra
The
lake is situated on the edge of the desert and surrounded by hills
on three sides, is separated from Ajmer by 'Nag Pahar'-the snake
mountain. On this mountain the Panchkund and the cave of the saint
Agastya are located.
A beautiful
artificial lake, Ana Sagar Lake was built by Anaji between 1135-1150
AD. Later the Mughal Emperors made additional constructions to
beautify the Lake. While the Baradari, a beautiful marble pavilion,
was built by Shah Jehan, Jehangir added the Daulat Bagh Gardens.
A remarkable
structure, this is a masterpiece of Indo Islamic architecture
located on the outskirts of the city. Just beyond the Dargah. It was
originally a Sanskrit college, built within a temple. In 1193 A.D.
Mohammad Ghauri conquered Ajmer and converted the building into a
mosque.
How to reach
Ajmer
By Air
By Rail
By Bus
The nearest
airport is Jaipur which is 135kms away.
Ajmer is also accessible by train, as it is located on the main
Delhi-Jaipur-Ahmedabad-Mumbai line. Most of the trains on this
route stop at Ajmer.
Ajmer is accessible by road from both Jaipur and Delhi. It is a
nine-hour road-trip from Delhi to Ajmer.
Events in Ajmer
Urs Ajmer Sharif
Held in the holy town
of Ajmer in honour of the Sufi saint, Khwaja Moinuddin
Chishti.People of all religions visit the Dargah of Khwaja Moinuddin
Chishti. The Khwaja left for heavenly abode in 1256 AD after a six
day prayer in seclusion. These six days are celebrated every year as
the annual Urs, which is attended by innumerable pilgrims
irrespective of their faith.
Culture
Situated in the
heart of the desert of Rajasthan, Ajmer is a blend of Sufi
culture and Hindu religion. The city was founded by Raja Ajay
Pal Chauhan in the 7th Century A.D. and continued to be a major
center of the Chauhan power till 1193 A.D. when Prithviraj
Chauhan lost it to Mohammed Ghauri.since then, Ajmer became home
to many dynasties, which came and left leaving behind indelible
marks of their culture and traditions on the city’s history,
converting it to an amalgam of various cultures and blend of
Hinduism and Islam. Today, Ajmer is a popular pilgrimage center
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.
Last Minute Guide
Shopping At
Ajmer
Shopping in Ajmer is
an enjoyable experience. One can shop for antiques, curios,
fascinating gold and silver jewelry in contemporary designs,
colorful tie-and-dye sarees and embroidered jodhpuri ‘Jutis’.Especially
during the annual Urs fair, a range of colourful items and
marvellous creations of traditional folk aristsans are for sale.
Cuisines of
Ajmer
Sheesh Mahal,
overlooking Ana Sagar lake, is a multi-cuisine restaurant offering a
choice of Continental, Chinese, Mughlai and Rajasthani cuisines with
live music.
