Location: Situated in Rajasthan, India. Ajmer is 131
km from Jaipur and 389 km from Delhi.
Climate: Influenced by the nearby desert climate,
the summers in Ajmer are hot while winters are cool. The best time
to visit the place is from November to February, when the days are
only mildly sunny and are pleasant while nights bit cooler.
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In the lap of Rajasthan, Ajmer is an oasis surrounded by barren hills
but having a fertile history. Raja Ajai Pal Chauhan founded it in
the 7th century and his dynasty continued to rule the city until the
famous romantic chivalrous heroic King Prithviraj Chauhan finally
lost the city to Mohammed Ghauri. The culture and traditions of the
city were strongly influenced by the rulers and still one can see
find its expression in modern Ajmer. It is a popular pilgrimage centre
for both Hindus and Muslims because of the 'Dargah Sharief', the tomb
of the famous and kindhearted Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti.
Both Muslims and Hindus revered Chisti equally and the Urs fair held
on his death anniversary attracts thousands and lakhs of pilgrims
every year. This six-day long festival is quite a popular event in
Ajmer. People visit Ajmer Sharif, which is held in great reverence by
the devotees, as it is the place where the relics and remains of
Khwaja Moin-ud-din Chishti are buried. Khwaja was Persian by birth and
was the founder of Chishtia order of 'fakirs' in India. Besides the
dargah, Taragarh Fort and the Adhai Din Ka Jhopra are amongst the most
visited places in Ajmer.
Ajmer's Prime Attractions
Taragarh Fort
The gigantic fort overlooking
the city and having six entrance points houses Miran-Saheb-ki-Dargah.
It is the tomb of the governor of the fort who died fighting
valiantly. The fort offers excellent views of the city along with the
bordering Nagpahari hills of Aravalli ranges. It has a rich history
and significant archaeological importance.
Adhai-Din-Ka-Jhopra
A much antiquated version
of the modern mosques, this Indo-Islamic masterpiece was built in
'Adhai Din' meaning 'two and a half days'. It has a front screen wall
with seven pointed arches and distinctive pillars and arched screen
with ruined minarets.
Dargah Sharif
'Dargah Sharif' meaning 'Holy
Dargah', is the tomb of the Sufi saint Khwaja Moin-ud-din Chisti, who
migrated to India from Persia and devoted his life to the help and
upliftment of the poor. It is one of the most sacred Muslim shrines in
India and is venerated by both Hindus and Muslims. Its massive gate
has silver doors. Many Moghuls ranging from Humayun to Shah Jahan
contributed to build this mosque. The actual tomb of the saint is
built in marble with a gold-plated dome and is surrounded by a marble
screen with a silver railing.
Ana Sagar Lake
The artificial lake named
after Anaji Chauhan is a popular picnic spot for the people of Ajmer.
It has a 'Baradari' surrounded by beautiful parks and elegant
pavilions. It was built by Shah Jahan to pass time during his long
stays in Ajmer. The catchments have strong Rajasthani influence to
their constructions as the locals built them.
How to Reach:
By Air:
The nearest airport to Ajmer is in Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan.
By Train: Trains to Ajmer are available from
all the major cities of India. The best options from Delhi are
Shatabdi Express, The Pink City Express and Chetak Express.
By Road: A good network of roads connects Ajmer well
to Delhi, Agra and all the major cities of Rajasthan.
