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 Ajmer
Spending your vacation in Ajmer will be unforgettable experience.
Ajmer is located on the southwest side of Jaipur . It is an oasis
wrapped in green hills. It was founded by Raja Ajay Pal Chauhan in
the 7th century AD and it continued to be a major center for the
Chauhan dynasty till 1193 AD.
Ajmer is a popular pilgrimage centre for the Hindus as well as the
Muslims. The Dargah Sharif tomb of the Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin
Chisti is especially famous, which is equally revered by both the
Hindus as well as the Muslims. Mayo College, a school exclusively
for Indian nobility, is also situated here. Ajmer is also the base
for visiting Pushkar, which is just 14 kms away.
Climate
Summers: Max: 45 degrees C; Min: 25 degrees C
Winters: Max: 22 degrees C; Min: 8 degrees C
Fair & Festivals:
Urs Ajmer Sharif (seventh month of the Islamic calendar):
This festival is held in the memory of the revered Sufi Saint
Khawaja Moinuddin Chisti. People congregate at the place and offer
prayers.
How to reach:
Air: The nearest airport is Jaipur, which is 135kms away.
Train: Ajmer is on the Delhi - Jaipur - Marwar - Ahmedabad
-Mumbai line and most trains stops at Ajmer .
Road: It is connected with bus from all places like Jaipur,
Agra, Aligarh, and Abu road, Bikaner, Bharatpur, Barmer, Haridwar,
Chittorgarh, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer and Nagaur.
PLACES TO SEE
Nasiyan (Red) Temple
It is a Digambar Jain Temple, which has a two-storey hall adjacent
to the main temple. The entire hall consists of gold and silver
stones and some precious stones. The place is popularly known as
“Soni Ji Ki Nasiyann”. Also known as the Red temple, it mesmerizes
you with its historic appeal. Dedicated to the first Jain tirthankar
Rishabdeoji, the Nasiyan temple also has a museum that displays
objects related to Jain beliefs and mythology. Constructed in 1865,
the main chamber of the temple consists of 2 storyed hall adorned
with wood sculptures depicting Jain concepts, while the first floor
is known as the "Swarna Nagri" and displays gold replicas of all the
Jain temples in India. It will make your vacations an astonishing
time.
Dargah Khwaja Sahib
It is one of the holiest Muslim shrines present in the country, it
is the landmark of Ajmer . Khwaja Moin-ud-din Chisti, a Sufi
saint from Persia made this place his abode from 1192 till he died
in 1236 AD. Mughal King Humayun, then completed the construction of
the shrine. The Dargah is approached through a massive gate with
silver doors. Emperor Akbar made an annual pilgrimage to Ajmer
. Mughal Emperors Akbar and Shah Jahan have built mosques in the
complex.
HOTELS - Ajmer
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Hotel Man Singh Palace
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RTDC Hotel, Khadim
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Hotel Aaram
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Hotel Moti Mahal
Pushkar
While vacationing in Ajmer visit Pushkar which is just 12km
from Ajmer . For any Hindu, Pushkar is a very
important pilgrim center. According to the legend, Pushkar
means a pond created by flower. It was formed when Brahma dropped a
lotus flower on the earth to determine a place for his “yagna”, a
holy sacrifice.
Climate
Summers: Max: 45 degrees C; Min: 25 degrees C
Winters: Max: 22 degrees C; Min: 8 degrees C
Fair & Festivals
Pushkar Cattle Fair (next 17th – 24th November, 2007):
Pushkar Cattle Fair takes place on the day of Kartik Purnima.
The festival is marked with vast cattle and camel fair and pilgrims
bathe in the lake.
How to reach
Air: The nearest airport is Jaipur , which is 135kms
away.
Train: Pushkar is on the Delhi- Jaipur -Marwar-Ahmedabad-Mumbai
line and most trains stop at Ajmer . Ajmer is the base
point to reach Pushkar.
Road: It is connected with bus from all places like Jaipur
, Agra, Aligarh, and Abu road, Bikaner , Bharatpur,
Barmer, Haridwar, Chittorgarh, Jodhpur , Jaisalmer and Nagaur.
PLACES TO SEE
Brahma Temple
This temple was built in 14th century and is the only temple
dedicated to Lord Brahma. A silver turtle sits on the floor facing
the sanctorum or the "Garbha Griha". The marble floor around the
turtle contains hundreds of silver coins, with the donor's name
engraved on them.It lies beyond the Nagaparvat and Anasagar Lake in
Pushkar. The only Brahma temple in India, it is a very
popular pilgrimage of Hindus. The legend has it that Lord Brahma
performed a Yagna here, along with all the Gods and Goddesses. It is
believed that a lotus fell from the hands of Lord Brahma and Sarovar
Lake appeared immediately after.
PushkarCamel Fair
Pushkar is known for its Pushkar Camel Fair, it is one
of the largest in India and the only one of its kind in the entire
world. During this fair, lakhs of people flock to Pushkar,
along with camels and cattle for trading of live stock, horse
dealing, pilgrimage and a religious festival. Pushkar is a
small town, but during the fair, this small town becomes the
cultural phenomenon with colourfully dressed devotees, musicians,
acrobats, folk dancers, traders, comedians, sadhus and tourists
reaching here during the fair.
It takes place in the month of Kartika (November), beginning on
Ashtmi, the 8th day of Lunar calendar and continues till full moon
or Poornima. During the first half of the festival period, the camel
and cattle trading reaches its peak. Devotees also take holy dips in
the holy "Sarovar" lake, as the sacred water is known to bestow
salvation.
HOTELS Pushkar
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Green Park Resort
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Hotel New Park
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Hotel Sajjan Bagh
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Master Paradise
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Jagat Niwas
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Pushkar Palace
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