India Travel Update 
The City Ajmer was founded by Ajaipal Chauhan in the early seventh century. He then had built s tall fort at this very place and coined its name ‘Ajaimeru’, which means invincible hill. In fact India’s first hill fort Taragah was built here by him. Marvel at the fort and the mesmerizing Anasagar Lake, which are the only remains of that age.
Our tour to Ajmer will take you to a beautiful city which is conveniently located connecting to the major cities in the country. The places connected to Ajmer by main highway are Delhi, Agra, Ahmedabad, Abu, Jodhpur, Udaipur and Jaipur.
Ajmer today is a major destination for pilgrims. Both Hindus and Muslims find their home for serenity here in this place. A tour to Ajmer will take you to a place which has an amazing amalgamation of Hindu and Islamic culture and heritage. Pushkar, the sacred lake is believed to be as old as the temple of Brahma according to the Hindus. Moreover Khwaja Moin-ud-din-Chisti the great Sufi saint of Persia was buried here and his Dargah is considered very sacred for the followers of Islam and also Hindus. Tour to Ajmer will let you marvel at the creation of nature. The entire city is enveloped with hills which look mesmerizing beautiful from the city plains. So if you are planning to spend your vacation in a peaceful place Ajmer is the place for you. The serenity and the beatific landscape are sure to take your minds off. Rejuvenate your senses take a tour to Ajmer.
There are many exotic places that you can visit while on your tour to Ajmer. Few of them are
The Dargah: This tomb was built for the sufi saint, Khwaja Muin-uddin Chisti. He had come to Ajmer from Persia in 1192. The tomb is constructed of white marble. It has 11 arches and a Persian inscription which runs in a full length of the building. You can also find a marble dome and the actual tomb inside is surrounded by a silver platform.
Adhai-Din-Ka Jhonpara: A visit to this mosque will reflect to you a fine example of Indo-Islamic architecture. It was used as a Sanskrit college in the 12th century. Later Mohammad Ghori destroyed the college and in its place built a mosque. He built the mosque on pillars where no two pillars are alike.
The Museum: The Museum was once The Royal Palace of Akbar. The museum houses a rich collection of Mughal and Rajput armory. The Museum was built of red sandstone. The blocks of sandstone was places in a square pattern which gives an amazing look.
Ana Sagar Lake: This beautiful lake was built during 1135-1150 AD by Anaji. However there were additional constructions added by the Mughal emperors.
Taragarh Fort: This fort was built by Ajaipal Chauhan in the 7th century. From the top of the Fort you can enjoy a bird’s eye view of the entire city. The fort is also known as the ' Star fort ' as it is situated on top of a hill. You have to reach the fort on a winding bridle path.
Shah Jahan's Mosque: This is one of the most beautiful constructions in the country. The mosque is made of white marble which are very delicately carved and structured as well as placed.
The best time to take a tour to Ajmer is during the monsoons. This season starts from August and stays till October. Monsoon is the best time to take a tour to Ajmer because the rainfall is quite less and the weather becomes very pleasant. But you can travel even during the winters when you can indulge in various winter activities.
How to reach:
By Air: The nearest airport to Ajmer is the Sanganer Airport located at Jaipur, which is about 132 km from Ajmer. Jaipur airport is connected to metro cities Mumbai and Delhi.
By Train: Ajmer junction railway station lies on the Delhi-Mumbai railway line and is well connected to several cities in India.
By Bus: Ajmer city is well connected to all the main cities of the country namely Rajasthan, Delhi, Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer and Bharatpur. Many tourist Volvo bus services are available across the cities apart from state government transport buses.
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