Ajmer

                                                               Ajmer

In 1193 A.D., Ajmer was got built up by King Ajay Pal Chauhan. It remained a center of power of Chauhan dynasty till Mohammad Gauri annexed it. However Ajmer’s annexation did not affect its traditional cultural milieu and folkways. Islam life could not alter it. Instead, a new secular faith arose which was propagated by Muslim Sufi Saints. The Sufi faith is akin to the devotional faith spread by Hindu Saints. Both are mystic in nature. In fact, Sufism arose as blending of Islamic with the prevalent devotional trends among Hindus. The tomb of Khwaza of Ajmer is a common shrine for both Hindus and Muslims.

After Udaipur and Jodhpur, Ajmer is the most frequented tourist destination. It is mainly famous for the tomb (Dargah Sharif) of famous Sufi Saint Khwaza Moinuddin Chisti popularly known as ‘Ajmer Wale Khwaza’. Near the Dargah, Shahjahan's Mosque built in white marble with a 30.5m long and narrow court having a low arcade and stone carvings with trellis work. Taragarh Fort built on a hilltop present a view of the city from the top. Other places of tourist attraction are Adhai-Din-Ka-Jhonpra, Soniji ka Nasiyan, Swami Dayanand Saraswati Smarak, Taragarh Fort and the Museum, Ana Sagar Lake, Circuit House and Mayo College. Other spots of tourist attraction around Ajmer are Pushkar (11 kms), Foy Sagar Lake ( 12 kms) and Kishangarh (27 kms). Pushkar is famous for temple of Lord Brahma constructed close to Pushkar lake.

Temperature in summers ranges Temperature between 27.7°C to 38.1°C. In winters, Temperature remains between 5.5°C to 23.3 °C.

Ajmer is very well connected by road and railway. There is regular bus service trains connecting Ajmer with (130 kms ) and Delhi (390 kms) as well as other major cities of India. Jaipur Airport is the nearest airport ( 145 Kms)

Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti's Dargah: Ajmer Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti's Dargah is India's most important pilgrimage centre for people from all faiths. It is the splendid tomb of the Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti, more popularly known as Khwaja Sahib or Khwaja Shareif, who came to Ajmer from Persia in 1192 AD. The shrine is next only to Mecca or Medina for the Muslims of south Asia.

Shahjahan's Mosque: In the corner of the inner court of the Dargah, is a magnificent building in white marble with a long (30.5m) and narrow court having a low arcade and delicate carvings with trellis work. It is the most marvelous of all the sanctums within the sanctuary of the Dargah.

Taragarh Fort: The Taragarh Fort, perched on a hill provides an excellent view of the city.

Pushkar Lake: The Lake is situated on the edge of the desert and is surrounded by hills on three sides, while being separated from Ajmer by 'Nag Pahar'-the snake mountain. On this mountain the Panchkund and the cave of the saint Agastya are located.