Ajmer City Guide

The History

Ajmer was founded by the King of Chauhans, Ajayraj Singh, in 7th century A.D., now-ruined Taragarh Fort protected the sprawling metropolis. During the Mughal era, Ajmer was home to revered Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti. Thus making it a popular pilgrimage site, often visited by the emperors & empresses of the time. The Dargah is visited around the year by political leaders & celebrities of the current generation. Lately, Ajmer has also developed into one of Rajasthan’s first-ever smart cities.

The Travel

The closest airport to Ajmer is in Jaipur, Rajasthan’s capital, roughly 140 kilometers away. After reaching the airport, you can hire a cab, travel via bus or train to Ajmer. Alternatively, you can travel to Ajmer via road as well, thanks to the city being located in the middle of Delhi & Mumbai (National Highway 8). Both government & private buses ply regularly from most Northern Indian towns.

Reaching Ajmer by rail is easy. The city’s railways are linked directly with all the major stations of Northern India.

The Accommodation

Choosing the right hotel depends on the reason you’re visiting Ajmer, though. In case your purpose is to experience the beauty of Ajmer, we at Hotel Chitvan would be more than happy to be of assistance. Located in the outer areas of Ajmer, our resort’s location provides ample opportunity to visit Ajmer & Pushkar. But if you’re traveling to Ajmer as a part of your pilgrimage, we would recommend booking a hotel in Dargah Bazaar. Although the hotels located in Bazaar are known to be crowded & small, they are within walking distance of Ajmer Sharif Dargah, making inner-city travel easier.

The Landmarks

The city is covered in Mughal-era architecture. Here’s a shortlist of places you should visit –

• The Dargah of Khawaja Saheb

• Ana Sagar Lake

• Akbar’s Palace

• Nasiyan Temple

• Pushkar Sarovar

The Cuisines

As the Ajmeri population is predominantly Muslim. Mughal cuisines, especially dishes such as Lal Maas, Mutton Curry & Chicken Biryani, are considered to be Ajmer’s specialty.

The Memorabilia

Ajmeri markets are high on the list of many shopaholics. At Dargah Bazaar, you will find illustrious Chaddars (Sheets), majestic Jootis & beautiful souvenir items to take back home. Then there is Mahila Mandi. Visitors throng the Mandi looking for exquisite cloth. Lastly, there is Nela Bazaar, a fashion designer’s haven for finding rich cloth. You will also find exotic ornaments in Nela Bazaar. The only issue one faces while shopping in Ajmer is choosing what to buy, because you can’t buy everything.

So, Ajmer is easy to reach, has amazing landmarks & the markets of Ajmer seldom disappoint. The 1300-year-old city ensures quality recreation for everyone regardless of who they are or where they are from.

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