Ajmer Tripadvisor

Located some 130 kms southwest of Jaipur, Ajmer Rajasthan is a revered pilgrimage destination for more than one community. Many pilgrims take up Ajmer tour to visit dargah of Moinuddin Chisti. One side of Ajmer is flanked by the beautiful Ana Sagar lake while on the other side are the barren Aravalli ranges. The pilgrimage destinations of Ajmer are symbols of religious unity in true sense of the term. The famous dargah of 13th-century Sufi saint Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti in Ajmer Rajasthan is basically a Muslim shrine but devotees cutting across religious lines take up Ajmer tour to offer prayers in large numbers. The Nasiyan Jain temple is a revered shrine of the Jain community but is also visited by other communities. There are many attractions to visit when on Ajmer tour in Rajasthan.

What To See

Ajmer Tour Attractions Dargah of Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti :
Significance - Tomb of Muin-ud-Din Chishti.
The final resting place for 'Gharib-Nawaz', Moinuddin Chishti is located in Ajmer. People of all religions visit the Dargah of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti.
The Khwaja left for heavenly abode in 1256 AD after a six day prayer in seclusion. These six days are celebrated every year as the annual Urs, which is attended by innumerable pilgrims irrespective of their faith. The shrine is considered to be a place of wish fulfillment for those who pray with devout and pure hearts. It is said that Emperor Akbar sought blessings for his son at the Dargah.

The entry to the Dargah is through the Dargah Bazar that leads to the inner courtyard. The high gateway has beautifully carved silver doors. In the courtyard are kept two huge cauldrons with capacity of 2240 kg and 4480 kg. On special occasions, 'Kheer' cooked in these cauldrons is distributed among the pilgrims. The grave of the Sufi Saint is surrounded by a silver railing and is partially covered with a marble screen. The daughter of Shah Jahan had built a prayer room in the Dargah for the women devotees. The premises of the Dargah also has the tomb of Bhishti, tomb of Saint's daughter-Bibi Hafiz Jama, tomb of Shah Jahan's daughter Chimni Begum.

Arhai-din-ka-Jhonpra :
Arhai-din-ka-Jhonpra in English means two-and-a-half-day shelter. It is a mosque built by invader Mohammed Ghori. It is said that a Sanskrit college initially stood at the place. In the year 1188 AD, Mohammed Ghori converted the building into a mosque within two-and-a-half days and hence the present name. The mosque has seven arched walls with Islamic calligraphy. Prayers are not held in the mosque nowadays.

Ana Sagar Lake :
Ana Sagar LakeThe lovely Ana Sagar lake was constructed by King Anaji, grandfather of the great warrior Prithvi Raj Chauhan in the 12th century. The scenic beauty of the place where the lake is located attracts tourists in large numbers. A marble pavilion built by Emperor Shahjahan also stands near the lake. Beautiful gardens on the sides further adds colour to the place.

Nasiyan Jain Temple:
Nasiyan Jain Temple Dedicated to the first Jain Tirthankara Rishabdebji, this temple is greatly revered by the Jain community. The construction of this temple was completed in the year 1895. The first floor of the temple named Swarna Nagari has gold plated replicas of every Jain Temple in India. Over 1,000 kilogram of gold has been used for the purpose. Depictions of scenes from Jain mythology also adorn the walls of Swarna Nagari.

Forts in Ajmer
Tara Garh Fort : Taragarh FortOne of the smallest of Rajasthan forts, the Tara Garh fort was built by Ajaypal Chauhan in the year 1100 AD. A winding uphill road leads to the fort situated on top of a hill. Tara Garh is a rectangular fort whose walls are almost four-and-a-half metre thick. It is worth mentionable that Tara Garh is the first Indian fort to have been built on top of a hill. A splendid bird's eye view of entire Ajmer is available from the fort top. It is unfortunate to note that most parts of the fort could not stand the tests of time and is in ruins now.

What To Do

Shopping in Ajmer :
Shopping in Ajmer can be a delightful experience when on Ajmer tour. A shopping speciality of Ajmer is 'Ittar' perfume which is manufactured in large numbers here. Investments can also be made in gold and silver ornaments of the place. Tie and die sarees and embroidered slippers also rank among the best buys of Ajmer Rajasthan. The markets of Ajmer also remain full of beads, bangles, brass utensils and leather items. The main shopping areas are Madar Gate, Station Road, Purani Mandi, Naya Bazar, Nala Bazar and Kaiser Ganj.