Ajmer , Rajasthan
About Ajmer
11 km from Pushkar bordered by the craggy Aravalli ranges, Ajmer is a jam-packed city in the state of Rajasthan. The divine shrine of Moinuddin Chishti, Ajmer Dargah, makes it one of India's most sacred Islamic destinations. Adhai-din-ka-Jhonpra, an age-old mosque, which is now in ruins, is quite near to the shrine. The city also owns two artistic artificial lakes, Anasagar and Foysagar. Apart from Islam, Ajmer endorses the Jain culture with breathtaking temples like Soniji Ki Nasiyan and Nareli Jain Temple.
Ajmer used to be the base of the Chauhan Empire from the eleventh to fourteenth century. Viewing the Dargar Sharif and making the journey out to Pushkar are one of the essential activities when you are in Ajmer. You can rent a bicycle and explore independently. You can as well ride a boat on Ana Sangar which is fun.
Ajmer is a good place to shop for Rajasthani fabrics, while chomping on samosas or local Rajastani delicacies. This whole area is full of colorful costumes, sweeping deserts, unique music and food with a Mughal influence and a flavor all of its own. Make your experience with Ajmer a precious memory to ponder.
It is best to visit Ajmer during the months of October to February because of the pleasant temperature, making it perfect for sightseeing. Summer months are extremely hot and tiring whereas Monsoons are never much active. Those who are collecting air miles can fly into Jaipur and take the train from there. There are regular buses to and from Jaipur.
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Nasiyan Jain Temple, Rajasthan
0.5 km from Ajmer - See map
Known as the red temple because it is built of sandstone, this temple was built in 1864. Inside there are many gilt, wooden figures and detailed...
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Ana Sagar Lake, Rajasthan
1.4 km from Ajmer - See map
Ana Sagar Lake is 800 year old man-made lake is a good place to enjoy the sunset, have a picnic, or just enjoy the scenery. The lake was built by...
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Dargah Sharif, Rajasthan
2.1 km from Ajmer - See map
This is one of the most revered Muslim sites in India. Both a temple and a tomb, it houses Sufi saint Hazrat Mu'in ud-Din Chisti (c.1138-1236),...
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Mahamandir Temple, Rajasthan
2.9 km from Ajmer - See map
Yogis stretch within the walls of the Mahamandir Temple. This huge temple, built in 1812, comprises 84 pillars within its walls. The gardens are...
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Adhai-din ka Jhopra Mosque, Rajasthan
3.5 km from Ajmer - See map
Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra is situated a few footsteps away from a crowded bazaar, this mosque has a unique story. Folklore says that the mosque was...
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Taragarh Fort, Ajmer, Rajasthan
4.1 km from Ajmer - See map
Taragarh fort built on a hill in at Ajmer is one of the earliest hill forts of India. This fort has very rugged defense structure and was...
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Akbar's Palace and Museum, Rajasthan
4.3 km from Ajmer - See map
This impressive structure doubles up as a museum. It is a citadel or fortress constructed in 1570. Eldest son and the heir apparent of Mughal...
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Foy Sagar Lake, Rajasthan
7.2 km from Ajmer - See map
This lake was built by the eponymous Mr. Foy. Mr. Foy was an English engineer, and also a philanthropist who built the lake as part of a famine...
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Pushkar Lake, Rajasthan
13 km from Ajmer - See map
Pushkar Lake, believed to be created from a petal fallen from Brahma’s lotus, perhaps the lake is considered so holy because it is in the center...
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Pushkar Camel Fair, Rajasthan
13.2 km from Ajmer - See map
The Pushkar Camel Fair is a camel fair and it is more than a camel fair. There are camels, camels and more camels, but there is also music, sport,...
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Varah Temple, Rajasthan
13.6 km from Ajmer - See map
Varah Temple is also a temple to Lord Vishnu. Varah Temple encapsulates a particular Hindu legend. Vishnu is believed to have visited the earth in...
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Rangji Temple, Rajasthan
13.6 km from Ajmer - See map
This temple stands out in Pushkar for a South Indian style of architecture. Elegant arcs, marble pillars. Catch this temple at dusk when the...
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