Ajmer City Travel Guide

General Information Of Ajmer

• Area 55.76 sq.km
• Population 21,80,526
• Altitude 486 meters above sea level.

• Languages Rajasthani, Hindi, Urdu, English, Sindhi
• Best Time to visit : October to April
• STD Code - 0145

Introduction to city Ajmer - In Rajasthan

Surrounded by mountains on all sides, Ajmer is a beautiful city with several attractions. Once ruled by Prithviraj Chauhan, Ajmer was also known as Ajaymeru in the erstwhile era. Ajmer is situated in 26° 27, N. lat. and 74° 44, E. long. on the lower slopes of Taragarh hill, in the Aravalli Range. To the north of the city is a large artificial lake, called Anasagar, adorned with a marble structure called Baradari. The city is well laid out with wide streets and handsome houses. Besides being an important railway junction, the city is a trade center and has cotton mills and railroad shops. Prominent manufactures include wool textiles, hosiery, shoes, soap, and pharmaceuticals.

Sightseeing : Places to visit in destination - Ajmer

Ajmer provides plenty of sightseeing options. The fort and monuments of Ajmer 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. Chief attractions include Pushkar, the revered dargah of Muslim sufi saint Moinuddin Chishti and the tomb of the Gharib Nawaz.

Excursions : Places nearby city - Ajmer

Pushkar- a town about 14 Kilometers from Ajmer, is an important tourist destination. Famous for the Pushkar Lake and the 14th century Hindu temple of Brahma, which is the only temple of Brahma in the world, Pushkar is also famous for its annual Camel Fair.