Ajmer
Ajmer, the fifth largest city in the entire state of Rajasthan is well connected to most of the main cities around. It is located around 135km away from capital city of Jaipur, 274km away from the historic city of Udaipur, 439km away from the traditional Jaisalmer and 391km away from the national capital, Delhi. This city was founded by Raja Ajaypal Chauhan and is situated at a height of 486m. Ajmer usually experiences extreme bouts of cold and heat waves as during summer, the temperature soars to almost 40 degrees and during winters, it dips down to as low as 8 degrees.
The famous Dargah Sharif
This is one of the important places of worship that attracts millions of pilgrims every year. Though this is predominantly an Islamic place of worship, it is open to non-Muslims too. This is the place where the great Sufi saint, Khwaja Moin-Ud-Din Chist has been buried and hence this is considered to be one of the most sacred places of worship in the country. This is a place that is resplendent of the elegant Mughal architecture. Devotees who visit the place are simply spellbound because the architecture can truly take their breath away. During the yearly Ur festival, this dargah is illuminated fully, making it look all the more grand.
The reason why this place gets so many visitors every year is because of the positive energy and power that a person derives from here. It is commonly believed that if one prays for something unconditionally and whole heartedly at this shrine, then he will surely get it. The millions of people who visit here to pay their gratitude are only living proof of this fact. Legend also has it that the great Mughal emperor, Akbar had visited this dargah barefoot to offer his prayers.
Pushkar Temple
Tourists who visit Ajmer must visit the age old Pushkar temple. This is the only temple in the world that is dedicated to Lord Brahma, the Creator. It has been in existence right from the 4th century BC. Every year, during the auspicious occasion of Kartik Purnima, thousands of pilgrims from across the country visit this temple, because it is believed that a dip in the holy waters of this temple can absolve one of all sins.
How to Reach
By Air
Jaipur is the nearest airport to reach Ajmer. It is about 132km away from this place.
By Rail
The Ajmer railway station is buzzing with trains every day as it is well connected to all the main cities in the country. Every day there are lots of trains from Ajmer to important cities within Rajasthan and outside.
By Road
Ajmer can be easily accessed from important cities like Delhi and Mumbai as there are lots of air conditioned buses that ply daily between these places. There are also lots of taxi services available from nearby cities like Jaipur, Jaisalmer and Udaipur to Ajmer.
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