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Area: 55.76 square km. Language : Rajasthani, Hindi, Urdu, English, Sindhi Best Time To Visit: July-March |
Ajmer is a unique city, a beautiful blend of Hinduism and Islam. The city was founded by Raja Ajay Pal Chauhan in the 7th Century A.D. Till 1193 A.D.Ajmer is famous for the Dargah (tomb) of the Sufi saint Khwaja Moin-ud-din Chisti.Travel to Ajmer would take you to one of the most popular nearby attractions of Pushkar.Ajmer is one of the most popular destinations for tourists when they travel to Rajasthan India. Location : Rajasthan, India Tourist Attraction Ajmer : Ajmer Dargah: Dargah is one of the most famous attractions of Ajmer. It is located at the foot of a barren hill in the old part of the town. This is India's most important pilgrimage center for people of all faiths. Popularly known as Dargah Sharif, it is the tomb of the Sufi saint Khwaja Moin-ud-din Chisti who came to Ajmer from Persia in 1192. Mughal Emperor Humayun completed the construction of the shrine and the Nizam of Hyderabad added its massive gate Ana Sagar Lake: You can visit the Ana Sagar Lake on your Ajmer travel, an artificial lake that was created in the 12th century by damming River Luni. On its bank is the pleasant park, the Daulat Bagh containing a series of marble pavilions erected in 1637 by Shahjahan. Taragarh Fort: Taragarh Fort lies about 3 km beyond the Adhai-din-ka-Jhonpra mosque. You can visit the Taragarh Fort on your Ajmer travel tour. The fort was built by Ajaipal Chauhan, The Museum: The Museum was once a palace built by Mughal Emperor Akbar, this imposing building now houses the government museum. Its collection includes stone sculptures, old weapons, and miniature paintings Nasiyan Temple: You can visit Nasiyan Temple on your Ajmer travel tour. This Red Temple is a Jain temple built in the 19th century. . Best Time : July-March Nearby Toursit Destination : Pushkar, Jaipur, Mount Abu Visiting Ajmer: By Air Jaipur (132 km from Ajmer) is the nearest airport. By Rail Regular train services link Ajmer with all major cities like Delhi, Mumbai and Ahmedabad. By Road There is a well-connected network of buses that ply to and fro from Ajmer connecting it to major towns and cities in north India. Accomodation : There are number of luxury and budgeted Hotels, Lodges available in Ajmer
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