Rajasthan is one of the most colorful states of India. A unique diversity in people, culture, customs, costumes, dishes, dialects and art forms is seen all over the land of the Rajputs. The forts and monuments of Rajasthan offer great tourism potential to the tourists from all over the world. Equally attractive are the people and cuisines of Rajasthan. Situated in the Thar Desert, Rajasthan is home to enchanting forts, massive palaces, serene lakes and lovely temples, narrating stories of the bygone era.
Like the culture, tourism opportunities in Rajasthan are also varied. In our Rajasthan tour packages, we highlight various tourist attractions of Rajasthan. Our Rajasthan tours and travel package explore some of the most fascinating cultural aspects of Rajasthan. Tour Rajasthan and explore various unique facets and travel destinations of Rajasthan. Rajasthan tourism gives you an opportunity to experience the warm hospitality of the state people.
Situated in the heart of Rajasthan desert, Ajmer was established by Ajaipal Chauhan in the 7th century and named it as Ajaimeru - the invincible hill that has a blend of Sufi culture and Hindu religion. Today, Ajmer is known as the final resting place of the great Sufi Saint - Khawaja Moinuddin Chisti. It is a center of culture and education. The annual Urs at Dargah of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti is held on a grand scale and attracts pilgrims from all over the world.
SOME SUGGESTED SIGHTSEEING PLACES
•Adhai-din ka Jhonpra :
Adhai-Din-Ka-Jhonpra is a remarkable structure of Indo-Islamic architecture said to have been built in two and a half days flat. This mosque was a Sanskrit college in the 12th century but in 1193 AD Mohammad Ghori destroyed the college and built a mosque in its place. It is built on pillars and surprisingly no two pillars are alike.
• Akbars Fort :
Once the royal residence of Emperor Akbar, this museum is housed in the beautiful fort and palace built by Emperor Akbar in 1570. It is centrally located and close to the railway station housing a rich repository of exquisite sculptures.
• SFoy saggar :
A picturesque artificial lake named after the engineer who created it under a famine relief project. It has enhanced the beauty of the area.
• Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti s Dargah :
Rajasthan is famous for Dargah\'s and the Dargah is the tomb of a Sufi saint, Khwaja Muin-uddin Chisti, popularly known as “Khwaja Gharib Nawaaz” (the Benefactor of the Poor). He is one of the most outstanding figures in the history of Islamic mysticism and the annual Urs at Dargah of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti is held on a grand scale attracting pilgrims from all over the world irrespective of their caste and religion.
• Kishangarh (27km from Ajmer) :
Situated on the National Highway No. 8 linking Jaipur and Ajmer, this small town was the capital of a princely state ruled by the rathores. Today it is a treasure house of art & craft and is best known for the popular Bani Thani paintings and is also very famous for its marble products. Kishangarh.
• Makrana (110 Kms from Ajmer) :
The world famous marble has immortalized the name of this town. It was from here that the marble used for building the amazing Taj Mahal and Victoria Memorial in Calcutta was quarried. Taj Mahal is an outstanding example testifying to the excellent quality of the Makrana marble.
• Nasiyan Temple :
This red coloured Jain temple was built in the late 19th century consisting of two parts, the first is the worship area for Jain community with the idol of Lord Adinath and the second is the museum section where the five stages (Panch Kalyanak) in the life of Lord Adinath have been depicted in the form of statues. The 40 x 80 feet hall is exquisitely done up in pure gold, Belgium stain glass, mineral colour paintings and stain glasswork.
• Shah Jahan s mosque (Jami Masjid) :
In the corner of the inner court of the Dargah, is a magnificent building in white marble with a long and narrow court having low arcade and delicate carvings with trelliswork. It is the most marvelous of all the sanctums within the sanctuary of the Dargah.
HOW TO REACH :
By Air :
The nearest airport is Jaipur, which is 135kms away from Ajmer city.
By Train :
Ajmer is located on the Delhi-Jaipur-Marwar-Ahmedabad-Mumbai line of the Indian Railways and most trains have stoppage at Ajmer.
By Road :
Ajmer is connected by bus with cities like Jaipur, N Delhi, Agra, Aligarh, Bikaner, Abu road, Chittaurgarh Haridwar, Jodhpur, Nagaur and Jaisalmer. The road to Ajmer from Delhi is in good condition and by car, it can take about 7 hours to cover 400 km distance by road. You can avoid Jaipur City by taking the right turn from expressway, about 40 km before Jaipur, which is quite scenic.
