Ajmer

Ajmer is a famous tourist destination about 135 Kms. West of Jaipur the capital of Rajasthan surrounded by the Aravalli Mountains.Ajmer was ruled by Prithviraj Chauhan. On November 1, 1956, the city was merged into Rajasthan state. Now the city is well known for center of produced merchandise.i.e.cotton,textiles,leather,pharmaceuticals,etc.

Tourist Attractions ::

The Dargah of Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Hasan Chisti ::

Image credit: Zakir Naqvi

 

Dargah Sharif is situated at the foot of a hill and in the old part of town; one of the most important places in india for Muslim pilgrims. Akhbar used to visit Dargah Sharif once a year from Agra.

Pushkar ::

Pushkar lake Image credit: Hector Garcia

 

Pushkar Lake is a sacred lake where Kumbh Mela is held every year. Devotees throng this place for taking Holy dip in the lake during the months of October and November every year.

Taragarh Fort ::

 

Taragarh fort Image credit: Lev Yakupov

This giant fort was constructed by Raja Ajaipal Chauhan.Taragarh fort is surrounded by a thick stone wall with 6 massive gates.The main gate is surmounted with wonderfully carved stone elephants. See the gigantic Bhim Burj that holds one of the world's largest canons hence it was an important military hub during the Mughal reign in the region.

Man Mahal ::

This was a small palace built by King Raja Man Singh to relax at times of his visit to city of Ajmer but now it is converted into a tourist bungalow by the Rajasthan government.

The Palace of Akbar ::

It was built in 1570 A.D. for Emperor Akbar who stayed here during his Ajmer tours.wo impressive stone walls that surround Akbar's Palace made this fort almost impregnable.This grand palace was renamed as the 'Rajputana Arsenal'.