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Ajmer

Destination Guide

Ajmer

3.8

1-2 Days

15 Attractions

The Story

About Ajmer

Surrounded by Aravalli ranges, Ajmer is most famous for the Ajmer Sharif DargahAjmer Sharif Dargah of Sufi saint Muin-ud-din Chishti, making it one of the most significant places of Islamic pilgrimage in the world. Located 130 km from Jaipur and 14 km from Pushkar, the city is firmly bound by its traditions. The dargah's marble courtyard shimmers with rose petals and prayer — during the festival of Urs, commemorating the saint's death anniversary, believers from across the globe throng the city. Ajmer is also a renowned spot for Jains because of the Golden Jain Temple. The Adhai Din Ka JhonpraAdhai Din Ka Jhonpra mosque showcases some of India's earliest Indo-Islamic architecture, while the serene Ana Sagar LakeAna Sagar Lake with its Mughal-era marble pavilions and Foy Sagar Lake offer gentle contrast. The hilltop Taragarh Fort provides commanding views. Ajmer is home to Mayo College, one of India's most prestigious boarding schools, and has been selected for the Government's HRIDAY Heritage City scheme. Many travellers visiting Pushkar stop by Ajmer for a rewarding day trip.

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Ajmer Sharif

·1 km from city center

Ajmer Sharif

Dargah Sharif, the tomb of Moinuddin Chishti is one of the holiest places of worship in India. Being the final resting place of the Gharib Nawaz Moin-ud-din Chisti, it is visited by millions of people every year. Khwaja Moin-ud-din Chisti was a great Sufi Saint. Women are allowed to enter the dargah.

Ana Sagar Lake

·3 km from city center

Ana Sagar Lake

Ana Sagar is an artificial lake constructed in the 12th century AD by Anaji Chauhan, grandfather of the last independent Hindu king Prithvi Raj Chauhan. Spread over 13km, this lake features marble pavilions and gardens and is best visited during the sunsets when the views are extraordinarily marvellous.

Adhai Din ka Jhopra

·2 km from city center

Adhai Din ka Jhopra

Adhai Din ka Jhopara is a Masjid built by Qutub-ud-Din-Aibak, first Sultan of Delhi in AD 1199. It is believed to be constructed in two and a half days and that's where it gets its name. Though most of the ancient temple is in ruins today, the area of the mosque is still used as a place of worship.

Akbar's Palace and Museum

·1 km from city center

Akbar's Palace and Museum

Akbar's Palace is the place where he and his troops stayed at Ajmer whenever he visited the Ajmer Sharif Dargah. It is now converted into a museum that portrays the age-old military weapons and exquisite sculptures, paintings and other artefacts of the Mughal era. It is also known as Akbari Fort & Museum.

Soniji Ki Nasiyan

·2 km from city center

Soniji Ki Nasiyan

Ajmer Jain Temple or Soniji Ki Nasiyan is a Digambar Jain temple dedicated to Lord Rishabhdev (Agnidev), the first of the 24 Tirthankara of Jainism. The main attraction is the main chamber, known as the Swarna Nagari "City of Gold", which has several gold-plated wooden figures, depicting several figures in Jainism.

Kishangarh City

·27 km from city center

Kishangarh City

Called as the marble city of India, Kishangarh city is a tourist spot in itself as the city is famous for it's art and culture, Bani Thani style of painting and the Kishangarh Fort. It is the only place in the world with a temple of nine planets.

City Shopping

·3 km from city center

City Shopping

The lively markets of Ajmer are well-known for their exquisite momentoes such as embroidered apparel and shoes, silver and lac jewellery, black metal showpieces, handmade jute bags and more.

Foy Sagar Lake

·6 km from city center

Foy Sagar Lake

Lake Foy Sagar is an artificial lake situated on the Foy Sagar Garden Road in Ajmer. It's a popular picnic spot during the winter. The lake resonates with peace and serenity and offers a 360 angle view of the neighbouring Aravalli peaks.

Durga bagh gardens

·2 km from city center

Durga bagh gardens

Durga Bagh is a charming garden on the banks of the majestic Ana Sagar Lake. The garden was built by Maharaja Shiv Dan in 1868 AD. The Marble pavilions (Baradari) built in the premises of the Daulat Bagh are the main attraction apart from the greenery and numerous trees and flowering plants. The pavilions were built by Emperor Shah Jahan. This plac

Nareli Jain Temple

·6 km from city center

Nareli Jain Temple

Nareli Jain Temple is a beautiful marble temple with angular and strikingly appealing designs. The temple is situated on the ranges of the Aravali Mountains that makes the views from the temple more scenic.

Taragarh Fort, Bundi

·2 km from city center

Taragarh Fort, Bundi

A rather ramshackle fort, with its overgrown vegetation, Taragarh Fort is one of the most famous places in Bundi, Rajasthan. Believed to be the first hill fort of Asia, Taragarh Fort is located on top of the Nagpahri Hill. The place is at its peak of beauty when the sun sets, and the entire city is immersed in the fading light of the setting sun.

·1 km from city center

Clock tower

The Clock Tower at Ajmer was constructed in 1887 to mark Queen Victoria's Silver Jubilee which is why it is also known as Victoria Jubilee Clock Tower. It is a major landmark of Ajmer.

Abdulla Khan's Tomb

·6 km from city center

Abdulla Khan's Tomb

Abdulla Khan's Tomb is a splendid memoir constructed by the son of Abdulla Khan, Hussain Ali Khan, who was the minister of king Farrukhsiyar. Opposite to this is the tomb of Abdulla Khan's wife. It is one of the major attractions of Ajmer due to its historic importance and architectural beauty.

Mayo College Museum

·2 km from city center

Mayo College Museum

Housed in Jhalwar House, Mayo College Museum was ideated by Mr T. N. Vyas and is considered the largest school museum in the world. Spread over 18 rooms on the campus, the collection included old paintings, sculptures, photographs and coins.

Roopangarh Fort

·43 km from city center

Roopangarh Fort

A palace and former fortress in the town of Roopangarh, Roopangarh Fort is a grand monument that has now been converted into a vibrant Heritage Hotel. The Fort was built in 1648 by Maharaja Roop Singh of Kishangarh.

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