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Introduction
Ajmer is famous for the Dargah (Tomb) of the Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti. Thousands of pilgrims wend their way to this Shrine, with "a wish in their heart" It if a popular pilgrim centre for Hindus and Muslims alike.
Ajmer is also a take off point for pushkar (11 km away), particularly at the time of the famous Pushkar Fair held during the months of October / November: The biggest and most colourful Camel/Cattle fair in the world takes place here during the month of Kartik and it is on the Kartik full moon that thousands gather to take a dip in the picturesque lake. It is said that a Lotus fell from Lord Brahma's hand and a lake sprang forth. One of the rarest temples to Lord Brahma is situated here.
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General Information
Area
55.76 sq.kms.
Altitude
486 meters
Temperature
Mean Max. Mean Min.
Summer
38.1 C 27.7 C
Winter
23.3 C 05.5 C
Rainfall
38 to 51 cms
Clothing
Summer
Light Tropical
Winter
Woolens
Best Season
July-March
STD Code
0145
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How To Get There
Air
Jaipur 132 km is the nearest airport.
Rail
Regular train services link Ajmer with important cities.
Road
A good network of bus services operate from Ajmer to key destinations around.
Road Distances
Some important distances are:
Bharatpur
312 km
Bikaner
234 km
Chittaurgarh
182 km
Bundi
139 km
Delhi
444 km
Jaipur
132 km
Jodhpur
205 km
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Tourist Facilities
City bus service operates in the city and to Pushkar. Unmetered taxies, auto-rickshaws, tongas and cycle-rickshaws are also available.
Guide Service
Approved guides may be hired through the Asst. Director Tourist Reception Centre
Telephone : 52426
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Where To Stay
Hotels (Government Approved)
Medium
Mansingh Palace
Vaishali Nagar
Telephone : 425855, 425857, 425702,425956
Fax : 425858
E-mail : mansinghajmer@mailcity.com
Website:www.fhrai.com,
www.mansinghhotels.com
Budget
Hotel Regency
Outside Delhi Gate
Telephone : 620296, 622439
Fax : 621750, 420747
Website:www.fhrai.com
RTDC Hotel
Khadim
Civil Lines
Telephone : 52490, 52536
For further details, contact your nearest Govt. of India Tourist Office or State Tourist Office.
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What To See
The Dargah
At the foot of a barren hill, is situated India's most important pilgrim- age centre for people from all faiths. It is the splendid tomb of the Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, more popularly known as Khwaja Saheb or Khwaja Sharif. The shrine is next only to Mecca or Medina for the Muslims of South Asia. Akbar used to make a pilgrimage to the Dargah from Agra once a year.
The shrine attracts thousands of pilgrims during the Urs - commemorating the death anniversary of the Saint, held from the 1st to 6th day of the Islamic month of Rajab. A colourful fair that springs up during this time is the major attraction.
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Shahjahan's Mosque
In the comer of the inner court of the Dargah, is a magnificent building in white marble with a long (30.5 m) and narrow court with a low arcade and delicate carvings with trelliswork.
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Adhai-din-ka-Jhonpra
A remarkable structure, this is a masterpiece of Indo-Islamic architecture located in the outskirts of the city, just beyond the Dargah. As legend goes, its construction took two-and a-half-days (Adhai- Din) to complete.
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Taragarh Fort
A steep one and a-half-hour climb beyond the Adhai-din-ka-Jhonpra leads to the ruins of the Taragarh Fort, perched on a hill. The fort was the site of the military activity during the Mughal period, and later used as a sanitarium by the British.
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The Museum
Once the royal residence of Emperor Akbar, the museum houses a rich repository of Mughal and Rajput armour and exquisite sculpture.
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At A Distance
Pushkar Lake
11 km. The lake, situated on the edge of the desert and surrounded by hills on three sides, is separated from Ajmer by 'Nag Pahar' - the snake mountain. On this mountain, the Panchkund and the cave of Saint Agastya are located.
According to legend, the origin of Pushkar dates to the time when Lord Brahma was on his way in search of a tranquil land to perform a 'Yagna'. A lotus fell from the hand of the Lord into this valley. A lake sprang up on this spot and was dedicated to him. A Brahma temple located here is a popular place of pilgrimage.
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Pushkar Fair
It is one of the most colourful fairs of India. Lakhs of pilgrims throng the lake during the annual cattle fair. Besides trading of horses, camels, cows and bulls, there are exciting camel-cart races and cultural events.
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Man Mahal
Along the banks of the Pushkar Lake is the former residence of Raja Man Singh of Amer. It has now been converted into RTDC Sarovar Tourist Bungalow offering comfortable accommodation to travellers.
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Foy Sagar
5 km. A picturesque artificial lake named after the engineer Foy who created it under a famine relief project.
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Where And What To Buy
Shopping in Ajmer is an enjoyable experience. One can shop for antiques, curios, fascinating gold and silver jewellery in contemporary designs, colourful tie-and-dye sarees and embroidered jodhpuri 'jutis'.
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Where To Eat
Restaurants
Honey Dew
Station Road
Telephone : 622498
Tandoor
Jaipur Road
Gangaur Fast Food
Off. Kutchery Road
Telephone : 621590
Dawat
Hotel Regency
Telephone : 620296
Sheesh Mahal
Mansing Palace
Anasagar Circular Road
Club
Ajmer Club
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Banks / Money Changers
Bank of Baroda
Prithviraj Marg
Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur
Station Road;
Bank of India
Kaisarganj;
Bank of Rajasthan
Mayo College;
Punjab National Bank
Prithviraj Marg;
State Bank of India, Near Collectorate. Also, authorized money changers are available in the leading hotels.
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Hospital/Nursing Home
J L Nehru Hospital
Ajmer
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Post And Telegraph Office
General Post Office
427603
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Photographers
Rajputana Color Lab
Station Road
Telephone : 429904
Fine Art Studio
Kutchery Road
Telephone : 421254
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Important Telephones
Police Control Room
Telephone : 21000
Roadways (Central Bus-Stand)
Telephone : 429398
Railways
Telephone : 131 (Enquiry)
Telephone : 132 (Reservation)
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Tourist Information Centres
Assistant Director
Tourist Reception Centre (RTDC)
Hotel Khadim
Telephone : 52426
Tourist Information Counter at Railway Station.
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