Jaipur Trip Overview
Ajmer is one of the major and oldest cities in the Indian state of Rajasthan and the centre of the eponymous Ajmer District. It is located at the centre of Rajasthan, and is home to the Ajmer Sharif shrine.
The city was established as “Ajayameru” (Translated as ‘Invincible Hills’) by a Shakambhari Chahamana (Chauhan) ruler, either Ajayaraja I or Ajayaraja II, and served as the Chahamana capital until the 12th century CE.
Ajmer is surrounded by the Aravalli Mountains. It is the base for visiting Pushkar (11 km), an ancient Hindu pilgrimage city, famous for the temple of Lord Brahma. Ajmer had been a municipality since 1869.
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Duration: 10 hours
Starts: Jaipur, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Ajmer is one of the major and oldest cities in the Indian state of Rajasthan and the centre of the eponymous Ajmer District. It is located at the centre of Rajasthan, and is home to the Ajmer Sharif shrine.
The city was established as “Ajayameru” (Translated as ‘Invincible Hills’) by a Shakambhari Chahamana (Chauhan) ruler, either Ajayaraja I or Ajayaraja II, and served as the Chahamana capital until the 12th century CE.
Ajmer is surrounded by the Aravalli Mountains. It is the base for visiting Pushkar (11 km), an ancient Hindu pilgrimage city, famous for the temple of Lord Brahma. Ajmer had been a municipality since 1869.
• Money-back Guarantee.
• 100% Guest Satisfaction Assured.
• Includes All Entrance Tickets.
• Rush free and Comfortable Tour Itinerary.
• All tour carried out by Government Approved Guide with In-depth knowledge
of History.
• Traditional Indian Souvenir at Departure.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Dargah Shariff, Ajmer 305001 India
Dargah Sharif, the tomb of Moinuddin Chishti is one of the holiest places of worship in India not only for the muslims but for followers of every faith.Being the final resting place of the Gharib Nawaz Moin-ud-din Chisti, it has had an enormous contribution in spreading the ethical and spiritual values of Islam amongst masses.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Ana Sagar Lake Ana Sagar Circular Road, Ajmer 305001 India
Ana Sagar is an artificial lake constructed in 12th century AD by Anaji Chauhan, grandfather of the last independent Hindu king Prithvi Raj Chauhan. Spread over 13km, this lake features marble pavilions and gardens, which were added by Mughals later.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Adhai-din ka Jhonpra Mosque, Ander Kote Rd, Ajmer 305001 India
Adhai Din ka Jhopara is a Masjid built by Qutub-ud-Din-Aibak, first Sultan of Delhi in AD 1199.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Akbar’s Palace & Museum, Naya Bazaar, Museum Rd, Ajmer 305001 India
Akbar’s palace, constructed in 1500AD as the place where he and his troops stayed in at Ajmer, lies in the centre of the town and is a major tourist magnet.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Clock Tower, NH 8, Parao, Ajmer 305001 India
Clock Tower, situated at Church Road, Alwar, is a royal facade of the ancient Rajput reign which gives commanding view of the near by locality.
Duration: 30 minutes
