Ajmer City Guide 
Situated at the distance of around 130 km west of Jaipur, Rajasthan the city of Ajmer lies in the lap of Rajasthan, India. In the heart of Rajasthan, India, the city of Ajmer is an oasis surrounded by the rocky and barren Aravali Hills but having a fertile & rich history. Surrounded by the rocky Aravali hill ranges the city of Ajmer is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the vibrant & colorful state of Rajasthan, India because of its rich history, religious significance & sites, and the sister town of Pushkar.
The history of Ajmer is rich. It narrates the saga of great romances, heroism, and valour. The city of Ajmer was founded by Raja Ajay Pal Chauhan in the 7th century. The culture of Ajmer city is influenced by the rulers and one can still observe its expression in modern Ajmer. Ajmer is known as a holy city of Rajasthan, India.
Ajmer is a very popular religious centre for both Muslims and Hindus. Ajmer is well-known around the world for the Dargah Sharif – the tomb of the famous and kindhearted Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti. This famous Dargah Sharif is revered and visited by both Hindus and Muslims. Urs fair celebrated on his death anniversary of Khwaja Chisti attracts a large gathering of pilgrims every year from all over India.
Apart from Dargah Sharif, there are also many other attractions in the city of Ajmer which are worth visiting. They are Taragarh Fort, Adhai Din Ka Jhopra, and Ana Sagar Lake.
Taragarh Fort
The mammoth Taragarh Fort is one of the major attractions of Ajmer city. The fort overlooks the city and has six entrances. The fort houses Miran-Saheb-ki-Dargah. The gigantic Taragarh Fort offers an excellent view of Ajmer city. The fort has rich history and significant archaeological importance.
Adhai-Din-Ka-Jhopra
A much old-fashioned version of the modern mosques, this Indo-Islamic stunning success 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.
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 get there
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
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