Ajmer is an exciting hilltop religious city to be in as it offers you the glimpse and peace of the Aravallis and the mystique of the Thar. Ajmer is a city brimming with heritage and royal glory. Be blessed at benign abode of Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti. The city lies at the heart of Rajasthan and despite being a small town has a rather rich history.
Ajmer is easily accessed through road, rail, and flight. The Sanganer Airport in Jaipur (code: JAI) is the closest airport which connects you to this city. It is 132 km from Jaipur hence it is best to club these two places together during a vacation. The Ajmer Junction railway station is well connected and is on the main railway line. It is well connected to all major cities by train. Bus travel shouldn't be any problem either.
Summers usually remain hot in Ajmer and the best period to visit this place is from October to March.
Surrounded by Aravali ranges, the city of Ajmer is most famous for the Ajmer Sharif Dargah of saint Muin-ud-din Chishti. Located at a distance of 130 km from Jaipur and 14 kms from Pushkar in Rajasthan, the city is firmly bound by its traditions and culture. Ajmer has a unique charm which lies in the ethos and craftsmanship practiced over centuries.
Visit Ajmer to witness the exquisite Mughal architecture set in an aura of spirituality. The city is also a renowned religious spot for Jains because of Golden Jain Temple. During the festival of Urs, commemorating the death anniversary of Saint Moinuddin Chishti, believers from across the globe throng the city. A lot of travellers visiting Pushkar stop by Ajmer and make a day trip. Ajmer has also been selected as one of the heritage cities for the HRIDAY (Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana) scheme of the Government of India.