Founded in 1100 AD by Aijpal Chauhan, Ajmer derives its name from `Ajaya Meru' the invincible hill, at the foot of which the present city stands. Ajmer owes its composite culture to the reign of many dynasties that came, ruled and left, leaving behind indelible marks of their culture and traditions. Ajmer is situated in a valley surrounded by the Aravali hills, 131kms west of Jaipur. ‘Dargah Khwaja Sahib’ is one of the holiest Muslim shrines in the country. The city has some splendid masterpieces of Indo-Islamic architecture.
‘Pushkar’, 11kms west of Ajmer, along the picturesque Pushkar Lake lies the tranquil town with deep religious significance. The biggest attraction is being the temple of Lord Brahma. Pushkar fair is one of the largest and colorful cattle fair in the world.
Season: September to April.
Places Of Interest:
Adhai-Din-Ka-Jhonpra, Ana Sagar Lake, Circuit House, Dargah of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, Soniji ka Nasiyan, Mayo College, Swami Dayanand Saraswati Smarak, Taragarh Fort and the Museum.
Excursions:
Pushkar- 11 kms, Foy Sagar Lake- 12 kms, Kishangarh- 27 kms.
Reach -
By Air: Nearest Airport Jaipur is Jaipur- 138 kms.
By Rail: Ajmer is well connected to major cities.
By Road: Agra- 370 kms, Bharatpur- 312 kms, Bikaner- 234 kms, Bundi- 139 kms, Chittaurgarh- 182 kms, Delhi- 444 kms, Jaipur- 138 kms, Jaisalmer- 458 kms, Jodhpur- 205 kms, Kota- 178 kms, Mount Abu- 371 kms and Udaipur- 269 kms.
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