Ajmer Tour

Land of Rajasthan, where the battles took place over pandect of honor and bravery rather then wealth and power, where Rajput women happily embrace fire to save her dignity and self-respect, where huge fort and palaces were constructed to make Rajasthan a royal destination. Travel to Rajasthan, a majestic state of India and explore its famous destinations embellished with beautiful havelis, sand dunes, wildlife, temples, fort and palaces. Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Udaipur, Ajmer and many other cities of Rajasthan will take your breath away by the charm and royalty they possess, you will be transverse to the erstwhile land of rajas and maharajas where every niche will leave you spell-bind.

Ajmer Tourism
Nestling in the foothills of `Ajaya Meru', Ajmer was founded by Aijpal Chauhan in the year 1100 AD, dominated and ruled by Chauhan dynasty till 1193 AD. Ajmer is a world renowned pilgrimage center for both Hindus as well as Muslims. It is a celestial home to most holy Dragon Sharif a tomb of the Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti, which is equally worshiped by all religions specially the Hindus and Muslims.

Main Attractions in Ajmer

Dargah Khwaja Moin-ud-din Chisti
The shrine is in honor of Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti - a Sufi saint who came to India from Persia in 1192 with Mohammad Ghori's invading army. He died here in 1236. For the Muslims of India, the shrine's importance is only second to the sacred shrine at Mecca. The construction of the Dargah was started by Altamash, the Sultan of Delhi, and completed by the Mughal Emperor Humayun. It was the venue of an annual pilgrimage for Akbar the Great.

Mayo College
Founded by the British Viceroy Lord Mayo - it is one of the finest schools in India. Mayo College is famous not just for the quality of education it imparts, but for its architecture as well. Designed by Sir Samuel Swinton Jacob, the state engineer of Jaipur, Mayo College is built of white marble. Founded in 1875, as a school for Indian princes, its first pupil was the Maharaja of Alwar.

Adhai-din ka Jhonpra
Located on the outskirts of the town, this remarkable structure is an exquisite example of early Indo-Islamic architecture. Designed by Abu Bakr of Herat, the mosque is believed to have been built in two and a half days, and is thus named Adhai-din. According to another story the name is derived from a two and a half day fair held here every year

Ana Sagar
Named after the ruler Anaji Chauhana, the artificial lake was built in the 12th century by constructing a dam across the river Luni. Ana Sagar also has a series of impressive white marble pavilions (Baradaris), built by Shah Jahan in 1637.