Tourism in Rajasthan

Situated at a distance of 122 km from Jaipur, Ajmer is a major pilgrimage center in Rajasthan. Hindus and Muslims both throng to this place to seek the blessing at the dargah of the renowned Sufi Saint, Muin-ud-Din Chisti. Due to its distance from Jaipur, both pilgrims and holidaymakers throng to Ajmer. There are several interesting places to see and explore in Ajmer while on holiday. Ajmer also has several historical monuments, religious sites and several other places of interest.

Holiday in Ajmer can be spent by paying a visit to the shrine of the Muin-ud-Din Chisti, a renowned Sufi Saint of Chisti silsilah. Better known as Dargah Ajmer Sheriff, Humayun completed the shrine and the Nizam of Hyderabad later added the gate of the shrine. The dargah becomes alive with lot of activity during the Urs when a large number of devotees pay obeisance to the shrine.

Make a visit to the historically important sites such as Adhai-Din-ka-Jhonpra, Taragarh Fort, Akabr's Palace and Shah Jahan's Mosque a part of your itinerary during Holiday in Ajmer. While the mosque of Adhai-Din-ka-Jhonpra was contributed by the first Slave Ruler, Qutub-ud-Din Aibak, Ajaipal Chauhan, the founder of the town, patronized the nearby fort. Built by Akbar, the Akbar's Palace now houses the Ajmer Museum. Shah Jahan's Mosque is within the dargah complex and, as the other Shah Jahani buildings, is built of white marble.

Other places to visit on Holiday in Ajmer are the Nasiyan Temple, Mayo College, Ana Sagar Lake and Foy Sagar Lake. Built right in the heart of the city of Ajmer, the Nasiyan Temple belongs to the Digamber Jain sect and is also known as the Golden Temple. Mayo College is a well-known name in today's time in the field of education. Built specially for the Indian princess to attain western curriculum, Mayo College make for an interesting visit during your Holiday in Ajmer.

Have a good time at the artificial lake Ana Sagar and Foy Sagar while on holiday. Explore the Daulat Bagh and Subhash Bagh and take a ride on boats or water scooters to the island in the middle of the lake. To make your holiday more interesting, you can go on tour to Pushkar, the holy town; Mangaliyawas, famous for two Kalpa-Vriksha or Adansonia digitata linn or the town of Kishangarh, celebrated for finest schools of miniature painting.

Ajmer comes live with people and activities during the festival time. The Urs Ajmer Sheriff is held according to the Lunar Calendar. You can always plan your Holiday in Ajmer during this period to participate in the festival and have a gala time.

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