Some interesting facts about Ajmer
Ajmer is an ancient pilgrimage center located in the Indian state of Rajasthan and one of the holiest shrines for Muslims in India. Although it may be a Muslim shrine, it has a secular appeal as it is revered by people of all sects. There are some fascinating facts about Ajmer that you must know before visiting this place. The city was founded by King Raja Ajay Pal Chauhan in the 7th century. Once Ajmer was home to many dynasties; The Mughals were the most popular among them. Ajmer is famous for Dargah Sharif, the tomb of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti.
Ajmer was considered as one of the strongest forts in India in those times. That is the reason why many rulers tried to seize this fort with their brute force. The city boasts of a number of monuments, built during the Mughal era. The city is adorned with impressive Mughal architecture. Another interesting fact about Ajmer is that the entire city remains on the banks of the Ana Sagar Lake. The city is known for the traditional crafts and embroidery industry. You have to see this place to experience the splendor of this city!
There are many tourist attractions in Ajmer. The most famous and main tourist attraction is the Dargah of Garib Nawaz. There are also other attractions like Taragarh Fort, Adhai din ka Jhonpara, Mayo College, Ana Sagar Lake and Nasiyan. Now let us get to know about Ajmer and its climatic conditions. Summers are simmering with temperatures peaking at 40 degrees and winters are quite cool with temperatures not exceeding 25 degrees Celsius. So the best time to visit this city would be in the winter months from October to March.
Ajmer can be reached by any means of transportation. The nearest airport is in Jaipur, 130 km away and the railway station is located within the city itself and connects to Delhi, Agra, Ahmedabad, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur and Mumbai. Ajmer has a good road network with buses going to and from this place to neighboring cities. Another interesting fact about Ajmer is that although the city may be old and very little progress has been made in the development of the city, there are a good number of star hotels available to provide luxury and comfort to tourists.