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Location :
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North India in the state of Rajasthan
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Famous for : |
The Dargah of Khawaja Moinuddin Chisti
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Fairs and Festivals :
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Pushkar Fair |
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Ideal Time to Visit :
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September to April |
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¤ Main Attractions in Ajmer |
Dargah Khwaja Moin-ud-din Chisti
The shrine is in honor of Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti - a Sufi saint
who came to India from Persia in 1192 with Mohammad Ghori's invading army.
He died here in 1236. For the Muslims of India, the shrine's importance is
only second to the sacred shrine at Mecca. The construction of the Dargah
was started by Altamash, the Sultan of Delhi, and completed by the Mughal
Emperor Humayun. It was the venue of an annual pilgrimage for Akbar the
Great. Mayo College Founded by the British Viceroy Lord Mayo
- it is one of the finest schools in India. Mayo College is famous not
just for the quality of education it imparts, but for its architecture as
well. Designed by Sir Samuel Swinton Jacob, the state engineer of Jaipur,
Mayo College is built of white marble. Founded in 1875, as a school for
Indian princes, its first pupil was the Maharaja of Alwar.
Adhai-din ka Jhonpra Located on the outskirts of the town, this
remarkable structure is an exquisite example of early Indo-Islamic
architecture. Designed by Abu Bakr of Herat, the mosque is believed to
have been built in two and a half days, and is thus named Adhai-din.
According to another story the name is derived from a two and a half day
fair held here every year. Ana Sagar Named after the ruler
Anaji Chauhana, the artificial lake was built in the 12th century by
constructing a dam across the river Luni. Ana Sagar also has a series of
impressive white marble pavilions (Baradaris), built by Shah Jahan in
1637.
Pushkar
Located 11km from Ajmer, according to Hindu mythology the town is the
creation of Lord Brahma - the Creator of the Universe. A temple dedicated
to Brahma has been built here. Pushkar also hosts one of the most
colorful cattle fairs in the country. Lakhs of visitors throng the Pushkar
Fair - a once-in-a-lifetime experience that you will not want to miss.
Kishangarh This sleepy little hamlet located 27km from Ajmer, was
once the capital of a princely state ruled by the Rathores. It nurtured
one of the finest schools of miniature paintings in the 18th century. The
Bani Thani style of miniature painting in Kishangarh evolved under Nihal
Chand - the court painter of Raja Sawant Singh.
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¤ Excursions |
Pushkar Pushkar is another pilgrimage destination which is
located 11 kms from Ajmer. Pushkar is considered to be an abode which
belongs to Lord Brahma. The city is quite famous for Pushkar lake. Pushkar
comes to life during the famous cattle fair in the city.
Kishangarh Just 27 kms from Ajmer, Kishangarh is a princely states
which was ruled by the Rathores. This destination falls in National
Highway 8. It has attained an acclaim for a miniature paintings in the 18
th century.
Foy Sagar
Just five kms from Ajmer, you would found Foy Sagar, engineered by
an Englishman, Mr Foy. The lake was constructed as an artificial lake
which was constructed as a famine relief project.
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¤ Shoppers' Paradise |
Ajmer is not meant for shoppers but you can
easily fetch some good silver jewellery from here. For those who love
artifacts can purchase Jootis, trinkets, beads and tie n dye product.
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¤ A Stay to Remember |
Ajmer is dotted with number of hotels. There
are various categories of hotels in Jaipur - deluxe, budget and luxury.
Choose any hotel from array of hotels in the list. You would definitely
love staying in this hotel. We would love to book a hotel for you which
would be in accordance with your budget and need and would completely gel
with your tour itinerary.
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