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Ajmer
Ajmer was founded by Raja Ajay Pal Chauhan and it is situated in the
green oasis wrapped in the barren hills.Ajmer used to be a major
center of the Chauhan power till 1193 A.D. when the Ruler Prithviraj
Chauhan lost it to Mohammed Ghauri. After Prithwiraj Chauhan Ajmer
witnessed dynasties, which came and left leaving behind indelible
marks of their culture and traditions on the citys history,
converting it to an amalgam of various cultures and blend of
Hinduism and Islam.
Today, Ajmer is one of the most significant pilgrimate destination
equally important for Hindus as well as Muslims. Especially famous
is the Dargah Sharif-tomb of the Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti.
Ajmer is very close to Pushkar (11 kms) which is significant for the
famous fair held normally in the month of October/November. Pushkar,
the abode of Lord Brahma, lying to its west with a temple and a
picturesque lake. The Pushkar lake is a sacred spot for Hindus.
During the month of Kartik (Oct./Nov.) ,devotes throng in large
numbers here to take a dip in the sacred lake
Transportation
- Air
: Nearest Airport Jaipur is Jaipur (138 kms).
- Rail
:
Ajmer is connected by rail to Delhi, Agra, Ahmedabad, Barmer,
Bharatpur, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Mount Abu and to Bombay Via
Ahmedabad.
- Road
:
Ajmer is well connected by road with Agra (370 km), Bharatpur
(312 km), Bikaner (234 km), Bundi (139 km), Chittaurgarh (182
km), Delhi (444 km), Jaipur (138 km), Jaisalmer (458 km), Jodhpur
(205 km), Kota (178 km), Mount Abu (371 km) and Udaipur (269 km).
- Bus
: Rajasthan State Trans. Corpn. Buses connect Ajmer with the
above places.
What to see
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. Pushkar 11
kms, Foy Sagar Lake 12 kms and Kishangarh 27 kms.
Excursions
Bhand Sagar Temple 5 km, Camel Breeding Farm 10 km, Devi Kund 8 km,
Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary 32 kms, Deshnok's Karniji Temple 33 kms. |
