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Ajmer
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Spending your vacation in Ajmer will be unforgettable experience. Ajmer is located on the southwest side of Jaipur . It is an oasis wrapped in green hills. It was founded by Raja Ajay Pal Chauhan in the 7th century AD and it continued to be a major center for the Chauhan dynasty till 1193 AD.
Ajmer is a popular pilgrimage centre for the Hindus as well as the Muslims. The Dargah Sharif tomb of the Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti is especially famous, which is equally revered by both the Hindus as well as the Muslims. Mayo College, a school exclusively for Indian nobility, is also situated here. Ajmer is also the base for visiting Pushkar, which is just 14 kms away.
Climate
Summers: Max: 45 degrees C; Min: 25 degrees C
Winters: Max: 22 degrees C; Min: 8 degrees C
How to reach:
By Air: The nearest airport is Jaipur, which is 135kms away.
By Train: Ajmer is on the Delhi - Jaipur - Marwar - Ahmedabad -Mumbai line and most trains stops at Ajmer .
By Road: It is connected with bus from all places like Jaipur, Agra, Aligarh, and Abu road, Bikaner, Bharatpur, Barmer, Haridwar, Chittorgarh, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer and Nagaur.
Places To See
Nasiyan (Red) Temple
It is a Digambar Jain Temple, which has a two-storey hall adjacent to the main temple. The entire hall consists of gold and silver stones and some precious stones. The place is popularly known as “Soni Ji Ki Nasiyann”. Also known as the Red temple, it mesmerizes you with its historic appeal. Dedicated to the first Jain tirthankar Rishabdeoji, the Nasiyan temple also has a museum that displays objects related to Jain beliefs and mythology. Constructed in 1865, the main chamber of the temple consists of 2 storyed hall adorned with wood sculptures depicting Jain concepts, while the first floor is known as the "Swarna Nagri" and displays gold replicas of all the Jain temples in India. It will make your vacations an astonishing time.
Dargah Khwaja Sahib
It is one of the holiest Muslim shrines present in the country, it is the landmark of Ajmer . Khwaja Moin-ud-din Chisti, a Sufi saint from Persia made this place his abode from 1192 till he died in 1236 AD. Mughal King Humayun, then completed the construction of the shrine. The Dargah is approached through a massive gate with silver doors. Emperor Akbar made an annual pilgrimage to Ajmer . Mughal Emperors Akbar and Shah Jahan have built mosques in the complex.
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