Ajmer

Country: India | State: Rajasthan

Top Places to Visit: Dargah Shariff, Ana Sagar Lake, Nareli Jain Temple, Prithviraj Smarak, Maharana Pratap Smarak, Durga Bagh

Ideal Trip Duration: 2 Full Days

Nearest City to Shimla: Jaipur, Delhi, Agra, Pushkar, Bikaner, Udaipur, Kota, Jailsalmar

Best Time to Visit : November to March

Overview

Encircled by Aravali hills, Ajmer town is most famous for Saint Muin-ud-din Chishti’s Ajmer Sharif Dargah. Located 130 km from Jaipur and 14 kms from Rajasthan’s Pushkar, the city is firmly bound by its culture and traditions. Ajmer has a special charm in the ethos and craftsmanship that has been practiced for centuries. The place has an deal in which people can explore Ajmer as a whole. One such alternative is pushkar. It has camps in the desert and natural boundaries which makes it look amazed. Localities or commoners are really down to earth. The traditional customs are followed here even today. All of this makes the individual feel pacified.

A day trip to the place gives a feeling of relaxation. Pushkar is just about 15 kilometers from Ajmer. Some of the best tourist spots in Ajmer are the Pushkar Lake and Jagatpita Brahma Temple etc. Once you’re done with all the layouts and night outs, you can do all the popular activities in Ajmer. Camel safari, trekking, camping and many more adventurous things are all common things to do in Ajmer. Camel Safari is a nice trip to take in the mountains. Pushkar is a lovely place to visit and experience the rustic lifestyle. Camel safari is known to offer the trip to the sandy place, so in Ajmer it’s necessary to do it. The desert ships make up for every Ajmer has flaw.

Visit Ajmer to see the exquisite architecture of Mughal set within an atmosphere of spirituality. Golden Jain Temple also makes the city a renowned holy location for Jains. During the Urs festival, commemorating the death anniversary of Saint Moinuddin Chishti, the city is thronged by believers from around the globe. A lot of travelers stopping by Ajmer visiting Pushkar and making a day trip.

Best time to Visit Ajmer

The best time to visit Ajmer is from October to March, which comprises the Monsoons and Winter season. Unlike the scorching summer heat during April and June the weather is good. Summer is a big no therefore unless you plan to visit during the Ur months, plan your visit in May. During Monsoons, the town is lush green and refreshing with picturesque surroundings. Many religious and cultural festivals take place in October and November, with the beautiful weather as a cherry on top, making it an perfect time to visit Ajmer.

How to Reach Ajmer

By Road – Ajmer is one of Rajasthan state’s most important cities. The roads align seamlessly with national highways. Taxis and busses are frequent in the city along with cars.

By Train – The Ajmer Railway Station is a major Indian railway station and is within easy access. All of the big trains have their stops here. Delhi-Ajmer Shatabdi is one of the superfast trains from Delhi who come here every day.

By Air – The nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, approximately 132 km from Ajmer, after which you can take train / road from Jaipur to Ajmer.