About Ajmer

On your tour to India, you will be interested in knowing about Ajmer, a city of historic significance. One of the favorite tourist destinations in India, the city throws up several architectural examples exhibiting an exclusive style of construction. An important pilgrimage spot for the Hindus and the Muslims as well, it welcomes hordes of tourists from various corners of the world.

Location
Set on the lower slopes of the Taragarh hill, in the Aravalli Range, in the south west of Jaipur in Rajasthan, the city of Ajmer offers a special attraction in the form of the large artificial lake, called Anasagar.

History
Trying to know about Ajmer you will find that it was ruled by Prithvi Raj Chauhan in early days. Founded in the 7th century A.D by Raja Ajay Pal Chauhan, it served as the hub of the Chauhan power till the year 1193 A.D, when Prithvi Raj Chauhan actually lost to Mohammed Ghauri. In due time, it was incorporated into the sultanate of Delhi.

Best Seasons, Climate, and Clothing
Try visiting Ajmer during the winters (November to February) when it is at its best. The seventh month of the lunar calendar is another nice time to visit the city owing to the annual Urs festival celebrated to commemorate the death of the Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti.

Tourist Attractions in Ajmer

Pushkar:
Some of the nicest things about Ajmer are Pushkar and the Dargah Shareef of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti. A town near Ajmer in the state of Rajasthan, Pushkar stands about 14 km away, and is a prime tourist spot. The Pushkar Lake and the 14th century Hindu temple devoted to Lord Brahma are the two main sightseeing spots here. Another popular event that attracts several tourists from various parts of the country is the annual Camel Fair.

Dargah Shareef of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti:
Set at the base of the Taragarh hill, the Dargah of Moiniuddin Chishti has a number of white marble buildings around two courtyards, including a huge gateway, a mosque, Akbari Masjid, and the Dargah or the domed tomb of the 13th-century Sufi Saint, Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Hasan Chisti. One of the finest tourist destinations in India, it was visited by Emperor Akbar several times as pilgrimage on foot from Agra every year in a pledge to have a male heir.

Taragarh Fort:
Another of the tourist attractions in Ajmer, it is actually the first hill fort of Asia, constructed when the Aravalli mountain ranges were above the snowlines. One of the oldest among the hill forts in India, it has six doorways. It also preserves the Dargah of Miran Saheb, the then governor of the fort.

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