Buland Darwaja Ajmer

This door is a memorial to Sultan Mahmud Khilji. Its height is 85 feet and the floor inside is of marble because this door is higher than the total buildings of Dargah Sharif, hence it is called Buland Darwaza. The flag is hoisted above this gate before the start of the Urs festival. The annual festival of Urs begins by hoisting the flag at the Buland Darwaza. The festival of Urs begins after the moon is seen in the month of Rajab, along with the beginning of the Urs festival, there is a change in the daily schedule of the Dargah, and the main entrance to the holy tomb which used to be closed at night is now open to all. Day and night except 2 or 3 hours at night.

Best time to Visit

The best time to visit Ajmer is from October to March. Most festivals, both religious and cultural takes place during October and November with the beautiful weather as a cherry on top, making it an ideal time to visit Ajmer.

How to reach

You can choose any of the airways, trains and roadways to visit Ajmer, the tourist destination of India. So you can also choose the vehicle of travel for your convenience.

Sanganer Airport, Jaipur, about 135 km from Ajmer city, is the nearest airport to Ajmer. This airport is very well connected to major cities of India like Delhi and Mumbai.

The railway station of Ajmer city is “Ajmer Junction Railway Station”. Which is located on the Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Jaipur and Delhi lines.

If you have opted for a bus to Ajmer, then let us tell you that the deluxe and semi-deluxe for connecting Ajmer to nearby cities like Delhi, Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur and Jaisalmer by Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation. Buses run regularly.