The holy city of Ajmer
Ajmer is a historic city situated in the state of Rajasthan. It is famous for its rich cultural heritage and history.
Think of Ajmer and the first thing that comes to your mind is traditional Rajasthani culture enveloping the heart of this colorful city. Ajmer is also quite popular for being home to Dargah Sharif, the final resting place of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, whose disciples included the Mughal emperors.
Situated amidst the gorgeous Aravali range, Ajmer is literally wrapped in hills. Home to the Sufi saint Khawaja Moinuddin Chisti’s tomb, it is an important place of worship for Muslims as well as Hindus. However Ajmer is not just a sacred place though. It has majestic lakes, historical monuments and grand Mughal mansions and no wonder, the city can be easily termed as the regal state. There are a lot of noteworthy places to visit in Ajmer that should not be missed.
For the spiritually inclined, the first and foremost place to visit here will be Ajmer’s claim to fame, Dargah Sharif. You can also head to Nasiyan Jain temple for a memorable visit. It is a prominent Jain temple with splendid architecture and is home to several gold-plated wood figures and idols. You can also head to Akbari Masjid for a memorable visit. Shahjahan’s Mosque is another popular shrine as well as historically important place to visit here. Akbar’s Palace and Museum is also present here and is a quite amazing pace to visit for history buffs. Other noteworthy temples to visit in Ajmer include Rangji temple, Savitri temple and Anted ki Mata temple. All these places are the ideal entries to your itinerary if you are visiting this beautiful and colorful city.
Nature lovers can seek solace near the Ana Sagar lake, spread over 13 km. It is the largest lake in Ajmer and is quite popular as one of the most beautiful lakes in India. Foy Sagar Lake is another such similar attraction to visit here. Besides being a beautiful city to explore and enjoy, Ajmer is also a great shopping destination for shopaholics. You can check out the colorful streets of Ajmer for a variety of colorful memorabilia such as handicrafts, artwork, traditional jewellery and trinkets, and traditional bandhani patterned clothes. There are a lot of popular street markets in Ajmer such ad Madar Gate, Mahila Mandi, and Dargah Bazaar.
If you are planning a stay in Ajmer city, you can take a suitable pick from the large number of hotels in Ajmer that provide their guests with utmost comfort and vast number of facilities. Some of the leading Ajmer hotels include Country Inn and Suites by Carlson, Mansingh Palace Ajmer, Swad Ri Dhani, Hotel Kanak Sagar, Welcome Heritage Bijay Niwas Palace, Hotel Chitwan, Hotel Merwada Estate- a heritage hotel, and Hotel Data Inn. All these hotels offer their guests excellent hospitality and facilities.
Whether your Ajmer visit is for business purposes or for leisure, this colorful and historic city will amaze you with its rich culture and beauty. So pack your bags soon and visit Ajmer for the memories of a lifetime.
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