AjmerFaith and history define Ajmer. Thetown’s closest association is withthe Dargah Sharif, the final restingplace of Sufi saint KhwajaMoinuddin Chishti, whose disciplesincluded the Mughal emperors.Devotees now visit here from allover the world. At the tombchamber, the air is thick with thescent of roses, incense and thefervour of prayer. Outside, even inthe lanes of the modest town, it’spossible to glimpse the past. It'stime to seek some divineintervention and simultaneously

plan an enjoyable, exciting vacationat Ajmer!

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Situated amidst the beautiful Aravali Range,Ajmer is literally wrapped in thehills. The city is surrounded by theAna Sagar Lake, a man-made lake built byAnaji Tomar. Prithviraj Chauhan, hisgrandson, ruled the city along with Delhiand was the last Hindu ruler to sit on thethrone of Delhi. Regardless of the weatherconditions, the famous pilgrimage center isflocked by visitors throughout the year.Home to the Sufi saint Khawaja MoinuddinChisti's tomb, it is an important place ofworship for Muslims as well as Hindus. Thisquaint Sufi town plays host to two majorfestivals--Urs and the International SufiFestival. Both these events are a celebrationof the life of Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti. Theevenings are filled with the soulful notes ofSufi music and mesmerisingperformances.  Apart from this, Ajmeris also an important pilgrimage town for theJain religion, and the golden Jain temple is afamous place. Ajmer is not only limited tobeing a sacred place, it has majestic lakes,historical monuments and grand Mughal

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mansions and no wonder, the city can beeasily termed as the regal state. Eventhough Ajmer is not a shopping destination,you can easily find interesting items likebeautiful silver jewellery, wonderful artifactsand other stuff. Some other attractions areNasiyan Jain Temple, Ana Sagar and Adhai-din-ka-Jhonpra.  The Adhai din kaJhonpra was built as a Vaishnava Hindutemple which was later converted to amosque by AlauddinKhilji in 1193. Mughalemperor Akbar also built a palace herewhich is locally known as Magazine and nowhouses a government museum.

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What To

SEE5 Sights

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1 Dargah of Khwaja Muin-ud-din Chishti

Gaddi Nashin Aastana-e-AliyaKhawaja Ghareeb Nawaz 111, FaizManzil, Nathwan Shah, KhadimMohalla, Dargah Sharif, Ajmer,

Rajasthan 305001, India

Dargah of Khwaja Muin-ud-din Chishti is areligious place in Ajmer. Thousands ofdevotees visit this dargah to seek blessingsfrom almighty. Don't forget to make a wishhere and visit the place again when yourwish is fulfilled.

2 Pataleshwar Temple

Pushkar, Rajasthan, India

Pushkar is famous for its connection withthe Hindu Holy Trinity of Brahma, Vishnuand Maheshwara (Shiva), a tradition thatPtaeshwar Temple is a part of. Dedicated toLord Shiva, it is believed to have been builtin the 12th Century, making it one of theoldest temples of Shiva that exist today.The original temple is believed to have beendestroyed by the Mughal EmperorAurangzeb's invasion and what now remainsis a resurrected version of an undergroundshrine with a beautiful lingam at its

centre. 

Ptaeshwar Temple can be approached after descending asteep flight of stairs, almost as though themain shrine is secured as a child is in hismother's womb. Legend also believes thatthe temple has been going deeper into theearth over the years, adding a mystical aurato the folklore that surrounds this place aswell as the myths of creation and theuniverse.   Offer chants and prayers, and make sure tocarry the special white flowers with 'bel' leaf,a favourite of Lord Shiva as believed by hisdevotees. 

3 Durga Bagh Gardens

Durga Bag Garden, Near Ana SagarLake, Ajmer, Rajasthan 305001, India

Durga Bagh Gardens sit by the happilysparkling waters of the Ana Sagar Lake,

making for a perfect getaway from the citydin. Being one of the best gardens at Ajmer,it's a lush spread of charming green. Youcan see a large number of tourists andresidents lazing around at the gardens,making it a lively picnic spot. Anotherattraction of the gardens is the beautifullybuilt marble pavilions in the precincts. Thesepavilions are the brainchild of the famedMughal emperor, Shah Jahan.

4 Akbar’s Palace and Museum

Ajmer Village, Ajmer, Rajasthan305001, India

Once home to Emperor Akbar,Akbar’s Palace and Museum's enchantingcompound serves as Government Museumas well. It’s nestled inside the king’s fort andlets your eyes feast on some breathtakingsculptures that have been sourced fromPushkar, Sirohi, Baghera, Pisangan,Harsnath (Sikar) Bharatpur, Arthuna, Adhai-din-ka-jhonpra and Osian. They date back toas early as Gupta dynasty. It also has somerare epigraphs, prehistoric relics and areserve collection. There’s a library withinthe compound as well. Mark this one in boldon your itinerary; it’s a must visit.

5 Brahma Temple

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Brahma Temple Road, Ganahera,Pushkar, Rajasthan 305022, India

The presentBrahma Temple in Pushkar is believed to have been built in the14th century, though the origins of thistemple are believed to date back to 2000years. The temple is built in beautiful whitemarble, with steps leading to the mainshrine. The centralshikhara is a bright red with the figure of the'hansa' (swan, which is Brahma's vehicle)over it. Pujas here are strictly performed bysanyasi pujaris.

A fascinating legend this famous temple atPushkar. Lord Brahma slayed the demonVajranabha with his weapon, the lotus. Oncethe demon was killed, the petals fell onEarth, creating the three lakes of Pushkar,symbolising the lotus petals that fell fromLord Brahma's hands ("push" means lotusand "kar" means hand in Sanskrit). 

The lord then descended to Earth toperform a holy yagna. When the time came for the finaloffering into the holy pyre, Lord Brahma'swife, Savitri was missing. Annoyed with herdelay and with the risk of the failure of thisyajna looming large, Brahma requested LordIndra to find him a wife. He then married a"Gujar's" daughter, who was purified by

being passed through a cow's body. Vishnu,Shiva and all the Brahmins sanctified thismatch. This woman was then renamedGayatri.

When Goddess Savitri finally arrived, shewas ired to see her husband find a newconsort. She then cursed Brahma that hewould never be worshipped anywhere in theworld, Vishnu to be seprated from hisconsort, Lord Indra to be easily defeated inbattles the God Agni to devour anything thatcame near him and all the Brahmin prieststo be poor. Savitri later reduced her curseand allowed Brahma to be worshipped onlyin Pushkar. 

Married men and women are strictlyprohibited from entering the sanctumsanctorum or performing any rituals there.They can only offer prayers and 'prasad'from the outer hall or give them to thepriest who offers them to the Lord.

Where To

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1 Sheesh Mahal

Man Singh Palace, Vaishali Nagar,Ajmer, Rajasthan, India

+91-145-2425702

Visit Sheesh Mahal to gorge at the best ofMughlai, Continental, Chinese andRajasthani cuisine with setting the tone for adinner. This in house restaurant at HotelMansingh Palace is quite renowned forsticking true to the authentic regionalflavours and efficient service.

It overlooks the shimmering waters of theAna Sagar Lake and doles out some of themost drool-worthy food at Ajmer. It also hasa well stocked bar that has some of thechoicest of wines and spirits. It also offersthe facility to have buffet arrangement inplace for groups.

2 Ambrosia Restaurant

Nagina Bagh, Ashok Marg, Ajmer,Rajasthan 305001, India

+91-97997-27272

Serving both vegetarian as well as nonvegetarian fare,Ambrosia Restaurant is one of the mostluxurious places to dine at Ajmer. It mainlyserves Indian contemporary cuisine.

The major draw, apart from the food, atAmbrosia is the dream like ambience. Youcan choose from three dining areas to havean unforgettable culinary experience. Youcan choose from either the AC settings, thegarden dining area, or the terrace seating,that lets you have an uninterrupted view ofthe charming Aravalis.

3 Mango Masala Restaurant

Kutchery Road, India Motors Circle,Ajmer, Rajasthan 305001, India

+91-145-2422100

If a group of foodies is accompanying you,

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Mango Masala in Ajmer is just the place foryou.

With a cafe like ambience and a menu thathas pizzas, sundaes, cakes, Chinese, NorthIndian and South Indian cuisine, it alsodoubles up as a great hangout zone.Mango Masala serves essentially vegetarianfood and no alcohol, making it all the moreperfect for the vegetarian enthusiasts.

4 Aroma Royal Garden

Bramha Chowk, Pushkar, NearBramha Temple, Ajmer, Rajasthan305022, India

+91-145-2772179

American, Indian, Chinese or Continental,it's all here atAroma Royal. A foodie's delight, it pridesitself for the ambience too. You can choosefrom either the plush AC seating or the openhuts for a meal. Sitting amidst a lush garden,dining at one of its huts is quite anexperience. Masala Dosas are a great draw

here.

5 Elite Restaurant

Kmc Complex, Station Road, JaipurRoad, Ajmer, Rajasthan 305001, India

+91-94140-02738

Elite Restaurant wins a clear majority if itcomes to getting the best thalis at Ajmer. Aclear hit with tourists and residents alike,Elite is known far and wide. What makes itscore high is its location too, for its rightacross the railway station at the StationRoad, so there's no way you can miss it. It'salso quite loved for its ambience andaffordable wholesome meals.

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SeeA: Dargah of Khwaja Muin-ud-din ChishtiB: Pataleshwar TempleC: Durga Bagh GardensD: Akbar’s Palace and MuseumE: Brahma Temple

AccommodationF: The Pratap Palace A Keys ResortG: Hotel SahilH: Hotel EmbassyI: The Pratap Palace A Keys ResortJ: Hotel SahilK: Hotel EmbassyL: The Pratap Palace A Keys ResortM: Hotel SahilN: Hotel Embassy

FoodO: Sheesh MahalP: Ambrosia RestaurantQ: Mango Masala RestaurantR: Aroma Royal GardenS: Elite Restaurant