Ajmer City Guide
 Ajmer is a well-known Muslim Pilgrimage centre. The major attraction of Ajmer is Dargah Sharif. Dargah Sharif is the Tomb of famous Muslim Sufi Saint Hazrat Khawaja Moinuddin Hasan Chisti. It is also honored by Hindus as well as Muslims. Millions of pilgrims from all over the world amass in Ajmer. The city also boasts a number of monuments belonging to the Mughal era. The city is also known for its traditional handicrafts.
Attractions of Ajmer
Dargah Sharif: It is the one of the most popular pilgrimage centre for the Muslims. It is situated at the foot of the Taragaṛh hill. The Dargah is the tomb of Muslim Sufi Saint Hazrat Khawaja Moinuddin Hasan Chisti. It is honored by both Hindu and Muslim. The famous dargah has some of the attractive buildings, tomb and exclusive painting of Mughal style inside the fence. It is considered as ornament of the city.
Dhai Din Ka Jhopra : Dhai Din Ka Jhopra is a ruined mosque which was built only in two and half days. It was built in 12th century. It is also known by the name Jama Al Tamish. It is situated at Ankerkot at the foot of Taragarh hill.
Taragarh Fort : It is claimed to be the first hill fort of Asia. Taragarh Fort in Ajmer is a detailed illustration of Rajasthani architecture.
The Anasagar Lake : This is a historic man-made lake constructed by the grandfather of Maharaja Prithviraj Chauhan. There is a garden inside the lake which was laid out by Emperor Jahangir between the Lake. There are five pavilions, known as the Baradari, between the garden and the lake.
Soni Ji Ki Nasiyan : This is Digambara Jain temple. The temple is rich in architecture and ancient painting. One of the chambers of the temple is known as the Swarna Nagari. It has many gold lined wooden figures which depicts the characters of the Jain tradition.
Accommodations in Ajmer :
In order to make your travel trip comfortable you can stay in well furnished hotels like: Mansingh Palace Hotel, Hotel Regency, Roopangarh Fort, Vijayniwas Palace Resort, Hotel Ambassador, etc.
How to Reach :
Road :Ajmer is easily connected with Delhi and Jaipur via road.
Rail : It is located on the main Delhi-Jaipur-Ahmedabad-Mumbai line. The railway has helped the city to connect it with major Indian cities.
Air : Ajmer is at a distance of 135 km from the Sawai Mansingh International Airport at Jaipur.
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