Ajmer
Ajmer
Ajmer was founded by Raja Ajay Pal Chauhan and it is situated in the green oasis
wrapped in the barren hills.Ajmer used to be a major center of the Chauhan power
till 1193 A.D. when the Ruler Prithviraj Chauhan lost it to Mohammed Ghauri.
After Prithwiraj Chauhan Ajmer witnessed dynasties, which came and left leaving
behind indelible marks of their culture and traditions on the citys history,
converting it to an amalgam of various cultures and blend of Hinduism and Islam.
Today, Ajmer is one of the most significant pilgrimate destination equally
important for Hindus as well as Muslims. Especially famous is the Dargah
Sharif-tomb of the Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti.
Ajmer is very close to Pushkar (11 kms) which is significant for the famous fair
held normally in the month of October/November. Pushkar, the abode of Lord
Brahma, lying to its west with a temple and a picturesque lake. The Pushkar lake
is a sacred spot for Hindus. During the month of Kartik (Oct./Nov.) ,devotes
throng in large numbers here to take a dip in the sacred lake
Transportation
Air: Nearest Airport Jaipur is Jaipur (138 kms).
Rail: Ajmer is connected by rail to Delhi, Agra, Ahmedabad, Barmer,
Bharatpur, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Mount Abu and to Bombay Via Ahmedabad.
Road: Ajmer is well connected by road with Agra (370 km), Bharatpur (312
km), Bikaner (234 km), Bundi (139 km), Chittaurgarh (182 km), Delhi (444 km),
Jaipur (138 km), Jaisalmer (458 km), Jodhpur (205 km), Kota (178 km), Mount Abu
(371 km) and Udaipur (269 km).
Bus: Rajasthan State Trans. Corpn. Buses connect Ajmer with the
above places.
What to see
Adhai-Din-Ka-Jhonpra, Ana Sagar Lake, Circuit House, Dargah of Khwaja Moinuddin
Chishti, Soniji ka Nasiyan, Mayo College, Swami Dayanand Saraswati Smarak,
Taragarh Fort and the Museum. Pushkar 11 kms, Foy Sagar Lake 12 kms and
Kishangarh 27 kms.
Excursions
Bhand Sagar Temple 5 km, Camel Breeding Farm 10 km, Devi Kund 8 km, Gajner
Wildlife Sanctuary 32 kms, Deshnok's Karniji Temple 33 kms.
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