Ajmer Trip - Ajmer Sharif Dargah and other attractions

Ajmer Dargah Shariff
Dargah Shariff is a sufi shrine of sufi saint, Moinuddin Chishti.It is located in Ajmer, Rajasthan, India. It has the grave of the revered saint, Moinuddin Chisti.
Airport – Ajmer does not have an airport. Nearest airport is Jaipur. From Jaipur you can easily get there by train or bus.
Rail: Well connected by rail with important cities.
Road: Regular bus services are available from Ajmer to all important tourist cities and states
Best time to visit - November to March
Timings- Winters - 5 A.M. to 9 P.M.
Summers - 4 A.M. to10 P.M
Address: 111, Faiz Manzil, Nathwan Shah, Khadim Mohalla, Dargah Sharif, Ajmer, Rajasthan 305001
Contact Number - 093519 29593

Nasiyan Jain Temple or Red Temple
Nasiyan Jain Temple is also known as Soniji Ki Nasiyan. Nasiyan Jain Temple known as Red Temple Ajmer It is perfect example of an architecturally rich Jain temple. The temple construction was started in the year 1864 and got completed in 1895.It took nearly around 31 years to get completed. The main chamber has several gold-plated wooden figures, depicting several figures in the Jain religion. It’s worth a visit.
Entry fee - ₹10 for Indians and ₹25 per person for foreign tourists
Timings- 8.30am-5.30pm
Address- Soni Ji Ki Nasiyan, Agra Gate Road, Ajmer, Rajasthan, 305001, India

Ana Sagar Lake
Ana Sagar Lake
Ana Sagar Lake is an artificial lake named after Anaji tomar, the grandfather of Prithvi Raj Chauhan It is situated in the city of Ajmer in Rajasthan state in India. It was built in 1135 -1150 AD. The lake is spread over 13 Kilometres and also there is an island in the middle of the lake.
Ana Sagar Lake in Ajmer You can avail water sports activities like water scooter ride or boating here. Boating charges are 160 - per person. There are two popular attractions of Ajmer nearby lake viz Daulat Bagh Gardens and Khobra Behroon temple.

Best time to visit – Between October to March
Timing - 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Address- Ajmer, Rajasthan, 305001, India

Jhonpra Mosque
Adhai-din ka Jhonpra Mosque
This fascinating mosque is a masterpiece of Indo-Islamic architecture by Qutub-ud-Din Aibak in 1193.It is situated on the lower slopes of Taragarh hill. It was originally a Sanskrit College, probably within a temple .it was then destroyed by Qutub-ud-Din Aibak and from the dismantled material he built this mosque. It’s a place for must visit for all those who love historical places.

Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra Best time to visit – Between October to March
Timing - It can be visited anytime during the day.
Entry Fee - no entry fee
Address:  Andar Kot Rd, Lakhan Kothri, Ajmer, Rajasthan 305001

Akbari Masjid
Akbari Masjid was built during the rule of Mughal Emperor Akbar with red sand stone and green and white marbles in 1571.It has very prime location and is located between Shahjahani Gate and Buland Darwaza in Dargah Sharif.
How to reach Ajmer –

Timings: 07:00-19:00
Entry fee: Free
Address: Andar Kot Rd, Diggi Bazaar, Ajmer, Rajasthan 305001

Mayo college museum
Mayo College was founded in 1875 by Lord Mayo who was the Viceroy of India at that time. The school's main building in made up with white marble which is a perfect example of Indo-Saracenic architecture. The College also has a large Museum which is also largest School Museum in the world. It is spread over 18 rooms with rich and valuable collection of old paintings, Sculptures, Photographs, antiques and an armory, Coins, Natural History Section, Stuffed birds and Butterflies.

Best time to visit – Anytime during the year
Address: Srinagar Road, Ajmer, Rajasthan 305008

Contact Number - 0145 266 1154

Foy Sagar Lake

Lake Foy Sagar is an artificial lake made by the engineer Mr. Foy, an Englishman. He created this lake under a famine relief project in 1892. 
It is a very famous picnic spot and you can enjoy lovely sunset with awesome view.

Best time to visit – Between October to March
Timings: Everyday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Entry Fee - Free
Address: Foy Sagar Lake, 5 kms from Ajmer Centre, Ajmer, Rajasthan, 305001, India

Nareli jain temple
It is a newly constructed jain temple built by Ashok Patni of RK Marbles in 1994/95. It is an important temple for Digambara Jains. The temple has 24 further miniature temples lined up on the hill. These 24 temples represent the Thirthankar's of Jain's also called as 24 Jainalay.

Best time to visit – Between October to March
Timings: Everyday - 06:30 to 19:00
Address: 24 Jainalay Marg, Near Ajmer Bypass, Nareli, Ajmer,Rajasthan - INDIA
Contact Number – 0145- 2670625

Daulat Bagh Garden
Daulat Bagh Garden/Subahsh Bagh

Daulat Bagh garden was built by Shah Jahan on the banks of the Anna Sagar Lake. It’s a perfect place for picnics and outings. There are different species of trees like ‘Baradari’ etc makes it very beautiful place. Recently this garden has been renamed as the Subhash Bagh by the civic authorities. It is a perfect place for nature lovers.

Timings: Every day 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Entry fee: Free
Address: Ganj, Ajmer, Rajasthan 305001

Maqbara Shaikh Husain

It is the tomb of Khwaja Husain Chishty Rehamatullah Alaih who was the Peer of Ajmer Sharif Dargah in Emperor Akbar's Time.It was built in built in 1637–1638 by Khwaja Alauddin Chishty and Sajjadanashin Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin


Best time to visit – Anytime during the year
Address: Maqbara Shaikh Husain, Ajmer, India

Taragarh Fort
Taragarh Fort is the oldest hill forts in India and the world.  It was constructed in 1354. It was built by King Ajaypal Chauhan on the summit of Taragarh Hill and overlooks Ajmer. The fort can only be approached by way of a very steep slope.

Best time to visit – Between October to March
Timings: Everyday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Entry fee- Free
Address: Bundi, Ajmer, Rajasthan 305001, India

Govt. Museum in Azmer
Government museum is a must visit place for the people who love to gain knowledge in the history. The government museum was the residence of Prince Salīm, the son of the Emperor Akbar. The museum is inside the fort and houses a collection of Mughal and Rajput armour and sculpture. Its collection includes around 652 stone sculptures, 84 inscriptions, 3986 coins, 18 metallic objects, 149 miniature paintings, 75 arms & armour, 363 teracottas and 128 objects of local art & craft and pre-historic objects.

Timings : Everyday - 10.00 A.M. to 4.30P.M. Remains closed on public holidays.
Entry Fees:
 Rs.10 per person for Indians
 Rs.50 per person for foreigners

Address: Ajmer Village, Ajmer, Rajasthan 305001, India

Temple of Savitri

Savitri temple is situated on the Ratnagiri hills at Pushkar. This temple as the name suggests is dedicated to Hindu godess, Savitri who was the first wife of Lord Brahma.
It is very popular with the tourists and devotees alike. It also has an interesting legend attached with it. Lord brahma was about to do some yagna in Pushkar in which his wifes presence was must.But savitri kept him waiting so he got angry and married gayatri to start the yagna. When savitri came to know about this, she cursed brahma ji and said he would not be worshipped anywhere else, but only in Pushkar. To pacify her lord brahma granted her a wish that she would always be worshipped before Gayatri.
To reach the temple, devotees have to climb lots of steps.

Timings: Every day - 5:00 AM - 12:00 PM and then from 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Entry fee: Free
Address: Kharekhari Rd, Pushkar, Rajasthan 305005

Anted ki Mata Temple

Anted ki Mata Temple is a renowned Jain temple in city of Ajmer. It is an important temple for Digambara Jains. The temple has exquisite carved paintings, marvellous sculptures, chhatris and chabutras. It is a very famous tourist destination and drives lots of tourists all-round the year. An annual fair is held on the day of Raksha Bandhan.

Airport – Ajmer does not have an airport. Nearest airport is Jaipur. From Jaipur you can easily get there by train or bus.
Rail: Well connected by rail with important cities.
Road: Regular bus services are available from Ajmer to all important tourist cities and states
Best time to visit – All round the year
Entry Fees: Free
Timings: Every day - 5:00 AM - 12:00 PM and then from 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Address: Anted ki Mata Temple, Ajmer Village, Ajmer, Rajasthan, 305001, India

Rangji Temple/h2>


Lord rangji is incarnation of lord Vishnu. The Old Rangji Temple was built in 1823 AD by Seth Puran Mal Ganeriwal. This temple has a wonderful architecture which is a perfect blend of South Indian (Dravidian), Rajput and Mughal styles.
Also there is one new rangji temple which is made in typical south indian architecture.

Timings: Every day - 5:00 AM - 12:00 PM and then from 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Entry fee: Free
Address: Choti Basti, Pushkar, Rajasthan 305022

Sai baba temple
Sai baba Temple
Sai Baba Temple is a very beautiful and peaceful temple of Ajmer. It was constructed by S. K. Lal in 1998. It is spreads over an area of 5 beeghas at Ajay Nagar.
It is around 5 km from railway station.

Timings: Opens Every Day
Entry fee: Free
Address: Ajaynagar Housing Board Colony, Ajmer, Rajasthan 305003
Contact Number- 0145-2691369

Rani Mahal / Rani Palace
Rani Mahal
The Rani Mahal is a royal palace inside Taragarh Fort which was built for the Queens and mistresses of kings.It is a perfect example of typical Rajasthani architecture.

Timings: Everyday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Entry fee: Paid
Address: Taragarh Fort, Ajmer, Rajasthan, India

Shah Jahan mosque
Shah Jahan's Mosque is built within the inner premises of the Dargah Sharif. It is a beautiful structure in green and white colour. Its dome is made of white marble. It has been constructed in typical Mughal architectural style. It was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan.

Timings - Every Day - winters - 5 A.M. to 9 P.M.
Summers - 4 A.M. to10 P.M
Entry fee: Free
Address: 111, Faiz Manzil, Nathwan Shah, Khadim Mohalla, Dargah Sharif, Ajmer, Rajasthan 305001
Contact Number : 093519 29593

Sola Khamba
It is called Sola Khamba because the monument contains 16 pillars to support its roof.The monument has been made with white marble.It is the self-constructed tomb of Shaikh Ala-al-Din. It is situated outside the Chisti Dargah. 


Timings: Every day 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
Entry fee: Free
Address: Near Dargah Sharif, Ajmer, Rajasthan, India.

How to travel to Ajmer
How to reach Ajmer –

Airport – Ajmer does not have an airport. Nearest airport is Jaipur. From Jaipur you can easily get there by train or bus.
Rail: Well connected by rail with important cities.
Road: Regular bus services are available from Ajmer to all important tourist cities and states





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