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AJMER - INTRODUCTION
Ajmer district is located in the centre of the state Rajasthan. Ajmer district is bounded by Nagaur district to the north, Bhilwara district to the south, Tonk and Jaipur districts to the east and Pali District to the west. Ajmer is only 132 kms from Jaipur. The place is known for its religious and historical importance. This is a famous tourist place in
Rajasthan travel for both the Hindus and the Muslims. The famous Pushkar Temple is the major attraction place for the Hindus. And the tomb of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti is the sacred place for the Muslims. The first hill fort was the Taragarh Fort.
AJMER- IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
Area: 8,481 sq. km.
Population: 2,180,526 (2001 census)
Elevation: 486 meters above the sea level
Languages: Hindi, English, Rajasthani
Best Time to Visit: October to March
STD Code: 0145
AJMER
– CLIMATE AND LOCATION
Climate
The climate of Ajmer is extremely hot and humid during
the summers. In the month of June the temperature rises
to maximum of around 45˚ C. On the other hand, in
the winter seasons the temperature falls as low as 10˚ C.
The best time to explore the place is during the months
of October and March. The place receives less rainfall.
You can explore this place by staying at comfortable
Rajasthan
hotels.
Location
Ajmer is located in North-western parts of India. The
Ajmer district is situated on the lower slope of Taragarh
hills, in the Aravalli Range. It is at a distance of
399 km from Delhi. There are so many touring places like
the Shah Jahan’ Mosque, Taragarh Fort, Pushkar Temple
and the Dargah.
AJMER - HISTORY
AND LEGENDS
In the 7th century, the city of Ajmer was founded by Raja Ajaipal Chauhan. The city remained in the hands of Rajputs till 1193. Later it came under Mugal rule when the Afghan Mohammed Ghori defeated Prithviraj Chauhan. Ajmer faced turbulent times after 1193. Finally is come under Akber’s diplomacy. In 1556, the great Akbar accorded it the status of a province. He used the city of Ajmer as a headquarters for his campaigns in Rajasthan.
But after the decline of the Mughals the city of Ajmer was passed into the hands of the new power brokers, particularly the Scindias of Gwalior. Finally the British rulers had overthrown the Indian rules in Ajmer. They ruled for many years. The British rulers left their legacy, which includes some excellent academic institutions like the King George Military School and the prestigious Mayo College.
AJMER - TRANSPORTATION
By Air
The nearest airport to the city is at
Jaipur. It is only 130 kms from Ajmer. The buses and
taxis provide excellent service outside the Jaipur airport.
Also, one can get rental cars through the various travel
agents.
By Train
The Western Railways runs number of regular trains that
connect the city to the other major cities of India.
The express and the mail trains to Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad,
Jaipur and Jodhpur, runs regularly from Ajmer.
By Road
The national highway links Ajmer to the important destinations in India. The state highway links the city to the other parts of Rajasthan. The state transport and the private transport services ensure a comfortable journey for the travelers at their
Rajasthan tour.
Ajmer Car Rental
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