Ajmer
South west of Jaipur, Ajmer is an oasis wrapped in the green hills. The city was founded by Raja Ajay Pal Chauhan in the 7th Century A.D. and continued to be a major centre of the Chauhan power till 1193 A.D. When Prithviraj Chauhan lost it to Mohammed Gaure. Since then, Ajmer became home to many dynasties. Today, Ajmer is a popular pilgrimage centre for the Hindus as well as Muslims.
Transportation
- Air : Nearest Airport Jaipur is Jaipur (138 kms).
- Rail: Ajmer is connected by rail to Delhi, Agra, Ahmedabad, Barmer, Bharatpur, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Mount Abu and to Bombay Via Ahmedabad.
- Road: Ajmer is well connected by road with Agra (370 km), Bharatpur (312 km), Bikaner (234 km), Bundi (139 km), Chittaurgarh (182 km), Delhi (444 km), Jaipur (138 km), Jaisalmer (458 km), Jodhpur (205 km), Kota (178 km), Mount Abu (371 km) and Udaipur (269 km).
- Bus : Rajasthan State Trans. Corpn. Buses connect Ajmer with the above places.
What to see
Adhai-Din-Ka-Jhonpra, Ana Sagar Lake, Circuit House, Dargah of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, Soniji ka Nasiyan, Mayo College, Swami Dayanand Saraswati Smarak, Taragarh Fort and the Museum. Pushkar 11 kms, Foy Sagar Lake 12 kms and Kishangarh 27 kms.
Excursions
Bhand Sagar Temple 5 km, Camel Breeding Farm 10 km, Devi Kund 8 km, Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary 32 kms, Deshnok's Karniji Temple 33 kms.
Altitude: 486 mtrs.
Best Season: July - March
Climate: Summer
Mean Max. 38.1 'C
Mean Min. 28.8 'C
Winter Mean Max. 23.3 'C
Mean Min. 5.3 'C
Clothing: Summer light tropical or light Winter Woolen. |
| Distances from Jaisalmer : |
| Delhi |
392 Kms. |
| Agra |
388 Kms. |
| Ajmer |
- Kms. |
| Alwar |
288 Kms. |
| Bharatpur |
313 Kms. |
| Jaipur |
132 Kms. |
| Jaisalmer |
513 Kms. |
| Jodhpur |
208 Kms. |
| Mt. Abu |
375 Kms. |
| Ranthambhore |
286 Kms. |
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