Ajmer Sightseeing includes its fort
and other monuments that are quite famous throughout the state of
Rajasthan. They are examples of the magnificent architecture for
which the state of Rajasthan is renowned throughout the world. Apart
from that, there are a number of other places to visit in Ajmer.
Some of the prime tourist attractions of Ajmer include:
Dargah Sharif
At the foot of a desolate hill in the old part of the town, this is
India’s most important places for Muslim Pilgrimage The Dargah is
the tomb of the sufi saint Khwaja Muinin Chisti,who came to Persia
in 1192 Construction of the shrine was completed by Humayun and the
gate was added by the nizam of Hyderabad.Akbar used to make a
Pilgrimage from Agra to Dargah once a Year
The tomb attracts hundreds of tourist every year on the anniversary
of Saint’s Death
Nasiyan (Red) Temple
Also known as Red Temple is a Jain Temple. Its double storey hall
contains a fascinating series of large ,gilt wooden figures from
Jain Mythology which depict the jain concept of the ancient world .
Timings of Open : 0830 hrs-0430 hrs daily
Adhai-Din Ka Jhonpra
An epitome of Indo - Islamic architecture, Adhai-Din Ka Jhonpra is
an old mosque. It is believed that the mosque was built in two and
a-half days (Adhai-Din). This led to the name of the mosque as Adhai-Din
Ka Jhonpra. The front screen wall of the mosque consists of seven
pointed arches. The mosque has a striking tower inside it that is
used by the Muezzin to chant prayers.
Ana Sagar Lake
It is an artificial lake created in the 12TH Century by damming the
river Luni. On its bank is a pleasant park, the Dault Bagh
containing a series of marble pavilion erected in 1637 by Shah Jahan
It is Named after Anaji Chauhan (grandfather of Prithvi Raj Chauhan),.
Taragarh Fort
Taragarh Fort is one of the famous forts of Rajasthan. Built in
1345, the fort has six gates. The fort also houses huge reservoirs
of solid rock, and one of the largest battlefields, Bhim Burj. The
Dargah of Miran Saheb, the governor of the fort who sacrificed his
life in a war, is also situated inside the fort.