Ajmer
Ajmer is an oasis surrounded by barren hills but having a fertile history. Raja Ajai Pal Chauhan founded it in the 7th century and his dynasty continued to rule the city until the famous romantic chivalrous heroic King Prithviraj Chauhan finally lost the city to Mohammed Ghauri. The culture and traditions of the city were strongly influenced by the rulers and still one can see find its expression in modern Ajmer. It is a popular pilgrimage centre for both Hindus and Muslims because of the 'Dargah Sharief', the tomb of the famous and kindhearted Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti.
Both Muslims and Hindus revered Chisti equally and the Urs fair held on his death anniversary attracts thousands and lakhs of pilgrims every year. This six-day long festival is quite a popular event in Ajmer. People visit Ajmer Sharif, which is held in great reverence by the devotees, as it is the place where the relics and remains of Khwaja Moin-ud-din Chishti are buried. Khwaja was Persian by birth and was the founder of Chishtia order of 'fakirs' in India.
Both Muslims and Hindus revered Chisti equally and the Urs fair held on his death anniversary attracts thousands and lakhs of pilgrims every year. This six-day long festival is quite a popular event in Ajmer. People visit Ajmer Sharif, which is held in great reverence by the devotees, as it is the place where the relics and remains of Khwaja Moin-ud-din Chishti are buried. Khwaja was Persian by birth and was the founder of Chishtia order of 'fakirs' in India.
| State | : | Rajasthan |
| Location | : | Ajmer District |
| District Area | : | 8481 sq km |
| Altitude | : | 486 mts |
| Population | : | approx. 4,85,197 (in 2001) |
| Literacy | : | 74% |
| STD Code | : | 0135 |
| Best time to visit | : | October - March |
| Rainfall | : | Average rainfall varies 38 - 51 cms |
| Temperature | : | Summer: Max. 38.1°C, Min. 27.7°C Winter: Max. 23.3°C, Min. 5.5°C |
| Climate | : | Hot semi-arid climate |
| Clothing | : | Summer: Light cotton Winters: Light woolens |
| Local Languages | : | Rajasthani, Hindi and English and Urdu |
| Religion | : | Hinduism, Jainism, Islam, Sikhism and Christianity |
Dargah of Garib Nawaj (Dargah Sharif)
The Dargah of Khwaja Moin-ud -din Chishti is located at the foot of a small and barren hill in Ajmer, whose blessings are eagerly sought by pilgrims to his dargah thats why its known as Dargah Sharif. It is the Splendid tomb of sufi saint Khawaja Moinuddin Chishti more popularly known as Khawaja Saheb or Sharif. Khawaja Moin-ud-din came to Ajmer in 1192 from Persia. And the tomb was built by Humayun. The saint’s marble domed mausoleum is India’s most important shrine for Muslims and receives an endless flow of visitors of all religions as the sick, the troubled and the childless come here seeking a boon, a blessing or just peace of mind. Tomb was constructed with white marble , it has 11 arches and a persian inscription running the full length of the building. It has a marble dome and the actual tomb inside is surrounded by a silver platform. thousand of pilgrims comes every year on the anniversary of saint's death.
Adhai-din-ka-Jhonpra
This mosque was a sanskrit college in 12 th century. In 1193 AD Mohammed Ghori destroyed the college and a mosque was built in its place by adding seven arched wall in front of the pillared hall in just two and a half days. And surprisingly not two pillars are alike. This monument is the finest example of Indo-Islamic architecture.
Taragarh fort
The first hill fort of India built in the 7th century by Ajaipal Chauhan. The fort gives excellent views of the town below and also known as star front. The forts gives birds eye view of the city.
Ana Sagar Lake
This Lake was built by King Anaji the grandfather of Prithvi Raj Chauhan at a picturesque site located to the north of Ajmer. Later the mughal emperors made additional constructions to beautfy the lake. The 'Baradari', a marble pavilion was built by Shah Jahan and the Daulat Bagh Gardens were laid by Jehangir. This lake is located towards the north of Ajmer city.
Mayo College
Mayo College was built in AD 1873. One of the India’s best public schools, located in the south-east of the Ana Sagar, has now been converted to the Circuit House. The lake and the cenotaph and the shrine of the Hindu reformer Swami Dayanand, founder of the "Arya Samaj Movement" in India, can be viewed from here. The aim of the school was to provide liberal education to the young Indian princes and wards of the colonial rulers.
Nasiyan Jain Temple
Nasiyan Jain Temple is located on Prithvi Raj Road and devoted to the first Jain Tirthankara, Rishabhdeoji. The temple is greatly revered by the Digambar sect of Jains. Temple construction started in 1864 and opened to the public in 1895. Its double storey hall contains a fascinating series of large, gilt wooden figures from Jain mythology which depict the Jain concept of the ancient world. This red coloured Jain temple was built in the late 19th century. The wooden gilt in the double storeyed hall depicts scenes from the Jain mythology. The beauty of this temple is widely acclaimed.
Government Museum (Daulat Khana)
The Royal Palace of Akbar was converted into a Museum and today it houses a rich collection of Mughal and Rajput armoury. The Rajputana Museum as it is significantly named, has in its galleries important exhibits from almost all the princely states. Some of the fine and delicate sculptures of the region have been displayed here. The building itself has been constructed of red sandstone which have been laid down in a square pattern, giving it a fabulous look.
The Dargah of Khwaja Moin-ud -din Chishti is located at the foot of a small and barren hill in Ajmer, whose blessings are eagerly sought by pilgrims to his dargah thats why its known as Dargah Sharif. It is the Splendid tomb of sufi saint Khawaja Moinuddin Chishti more popularly known as Khawaja Saheb or Sharif. Khawaja Moin-ud-din came to Ajmer in 1192 from Persia. And the tomb was built by Humayun. The saint’s marble domed mausoleum is India’s most important shrine for Muslims and receives an endless flow of visitors of all religions as the sick, the troubled and the childless come here seeking a boon, a blessing or just peace of mind. Tomb was constructed with white marble , it has 11 arches and a persian inscription running the full length of the building. It has a marble dome and the actual tomb inside is surrounded by a silver platform. thousand of pilgrims comes every year on the anniversary of saint's death.
Adhai-din-ka-Jhonpra
This mosque was a sanskrit college in 12 th century. In 1193 AD Mohammed Ghori destroyed the college and a mosque was built in its place by adding seven arched wall in front of the pillared hall in just two and a half days. And surprisingly not two pillars are alike. This monument is the finest example of Indo-Islamic architecture.
Taragarh fort
The first hill fort of India built in the 7th century by Ajaipal Chauhan. The fort gives excellent views of the town below and also known as star front. The forts gives birds eye view of the city.
Ana Sagar Lake
This Lake was built by King Anaji the grandfather of Prithvi Raj Chauhan at a picturesque site located to the north of Ajmer. Later the mughal emperors made additional constructions to beautfy the lake. The 'Baradari', a marble pavilion was built by Shah Jahan and the Daulat Bagh Gardens were laid by Jehangir. This lake is located towards the north of Ajmer city.
Mayo College
Mayo College was built in AD 1873. One of the India’s best public schools, located in the south-east of the Ana Sagar, has now been converted to the Circuit House. The lake and the cenotaph and the shrine of the Hindu reformer Swami Dayanand, founder of the "Arya Samaj Movement" in India, can be viewed from here. The aim of the school was to provide liberal education to the young Indian princes and wards of the colonial rulers.
Nasiyan Jain Temple
Nasiyan Jain Temple is located on Prithvi Raj Road and devoted to the first Jain Tirthankara, Rishabhdeoji. The temple is greatly revered by the Digambar sect of Jains. Temple construction started in 1864 and opened to the public in 1895. Its double storey hall contains a fascinating series of large, gilt wooden figures from Jain mythology which depict the Jain concept of the ancient world. This red coloured Jain temple was built in the late 19th century. The wooden gilt in the double storeyed hall depicts scenes from the Jain mythology. The beauty of this temple is widely acclaimed.
Government Museum (Daulat Khana)
The Royal Palace of Akbar was converted into a Museum and today it houses a rich collection of Mughal and Rajput armoury. The Rajputana Museum as it is significantly named, has in its galleries important exhibits from almost all the princely states. Some of the fine and delicate sculptures of the region have been displayed here. The building itself has been constructed of red sandstone which have been laid down in a square pattern, giving it a fabulous look.
Summers (April to July) are hot with maximum temperature soars to 40°C, while the minimum is nearly 28°C, tourists typically avoid May and June months.
Monsoons (August to October) offer medium rainfalls with average contribution of about 45 cm. Ajmer looks beautiful in rains.
Winters (December to March) are chilly with minimum touches nearly 5°C. This is great for all tourist activities.
Monsoons (August to October) offer medium rainfalls with average contribution of about 45 cm. Ajmer looks beautiful in rains.
Winters (December to March) are chilly with minimum touches nearly 5°C. This is great for all tourist activities.
By Air:
The nearest airport to Ajmer is the Sanganer Airport located at Jaipur, which is about 132 km from Ajmer. Airport to Ajmer city costs about Rs 1200/- by taxi. Jaipur airport is connected to metro cities Mumbai and Delhi.
By Railway:
Ajmer junction railway station lies on the Delhi-Mumbai railway line and is well connected to several cities in India.
By Road:
Ajmer has a good network of roads connecting all the main cities of Rajasthan, including Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer and Bharatpur. Ajmer is connected to Delhi also by road. Many tourist Volvo bus services are available across the cities apart from state government transport buses.
The nearest airport to Ajmer is the Sanganer Airport located at Jaipur, which is about 132 km from Ajmer. Airport to Ajmer city costs about Rs 1200/- by taxi. Jaipur airport is connected to metro cities Mumbai and Delhi.
By Railway:
Ajmer junction railway station lies on the Delhi-Mumbai railway line and is well connected to several cities in India.
By Road:
Ajmer has a good network of roads connecting all the main cities of Rajasthan, including Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer and Bharatpur. Ajmer is connected to Delhi also by road. Many tourist Volvo bus services are available across the cities apart from state government transport buses.
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