Ajmer

Ajmer is bustling city, located 130 km southwest of Jaipur and just 14 km from the pilgrimage town of Pushkar. The city was established as “Ajayameru” by a Shakambhari Chahamana (Chauhan) ruler, either AjayarajaI or Ajayaraja , and served as the Chahamana capital until the 12th century . It surrounds the expansive lake of Ana Sagar, and is itself ringed by the rugged Aravalli Hills. Ajmer can be a perfect representation of the diversity of the Indian culture and ethics, and displays a perfect blend of religion, community, culture, etc., coexisting and flourishing in harmony. It’s a pilgrimage site for both Muslims and Hindus, but there’s much more to the city than just pilgrim-related sites.

The mausoleum of Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti is an important place of worship for Hindus and Muslims alike. Millions of devotees visit the dargah to seek blessings from the saint and connect to their spiritual selves. An example of rich Mughal architecture, the shrine was constructed with white marble and has a Persian inscription running along its length. The city is surrounded by the expansive lake of Ana Sagar and the rugged hills of Aravalli. Although Ajmer Sharif Dargah, the shrine of Khwaja Muin-ud-din Chishti, remains as the most famous tourist places to visit in Ajmer, the city is also significantly known for the Jain religion and is home to an amazing golden Jain Temple. 

Eating in Ajmer

This mingling of cultures has influenced the city’s eating scene as well. One can enjoy traditional Rajasthani cuisine along with dishes influenced by the Mughal and British cultures. One can also find street vendors dishing out everyone’s favourite street food.

Best Time to Visit

The best time visit Ajmer is between October and February. The weather remains very pleasant during this time. The summer months, from March to May, are best to be avoided, as the temperature can easily cross 40° C, which is not conducive for visiting places of attractions in Ajmer.

How to Reach

By Air: There is no international airport in Ajmer. The nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, which lies 132 kilometers away from Ajmer. The airport is well-connected by regular flights to major cities in India

By Train: Ajmer is well connected to other major cities of the country via regular trains.

By Road: Ajmer is nearly 132 km away from Jaipur and about 388 km from Delhi. There are plenty of buses available from Ajmer to Delhi and Jaipur.