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Ajmer is the sacred place for the Muslims.
It has the famous mosque of Garib Nawaj
Khwaja Mauinuddin Chisti.
Fact File
How to reach :
Ajmer is well connected by buses & trains.
There are regular deluxe & express buses
from Jaipur(131 kms - 21/2 hours) in every
30 minutes, & also from New Delhi (392 kms-9
hours). There are many express trains like
Shatabdi, Rajdhani, Delhi - Ahmedabd Mail, &
the Khandwar express to Ajmer from Delhi
The nearest airport : Jaipur Airport i.e.
145 Kms
Distance from major cities :
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Ajmer - New Delhi 392 Kms
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Ajmer - Mumbai 1071 Kms
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Ajmer - Jaipur 131 Kms |
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Ajmer - Udaipur 274 Kms
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Ajmer - Jodhpur 205 Kms
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Ajmer - Jaisalmer 490 Kms
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Places to See
Garib Nawaj Khwaja Mauinuddin Chisti Mosque
or The Dargah : Situated in the old town
area, It is the most important Muslim
Pilgrimages site in India. The Dargah is the
tomb of a Sufi saint, Khuaja Muin-ud-din
Chisti, who came to Ajmer from Perisa in
1192 and lived here until 1233. This Mosque
was constructed by Humayun, Akbar used to
make pilgrimage to to the Dargah from Agra
every year.
Ana Sagar Lake : The beautiful
artificial lake was created in 12th century
by damming the River Luni.
Akbar's Palace : The palace was built
in 1570 by Akbar, now it is converted into a
museum & houses a collection of miniature
paintings, weapons & stone sculptures.
Foy Sagar Lake : The biggest lake
plays a important part in the water supply
of Ajmer.
Daulat Bagh : Lush green garden
containg a series of Marble pavilions
erected in 1637 by Shah Jahan. It the best
place in Ajmer to witness the sunset.
Mayo Collage : The famous collage for
the Maharajas & rich peoples.
Nasiyan Temple : This beautiful red
Jain temple is really worth to visit, this
double storey hall contains an amazing
golden tableau depicting the Jain concept of
the ancient world.
Taragarh Fort : The massive huge has
a historical importance, It was the meeting
point of the King Prithvi Raj Chauhan & It
has six gates & a dargah. The fort has a
wonderful view of the city. |