Ajmer is the oldest city of Rajasthan or we can say that Ajmer is the center of Rajasthan. Ajmer is found in the northwest of India and is encircled by Aravali hills which preserve it from desertification from the Thar Desert. It is situated on the lower slope of taragarh. Ajmer is also known as Ajmer Sharif because it has the Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti dargah. This Sufi shrine is the most visited place in Ajmer. 

The ancient name of this city was Ajayameru. It was founded in the 11th century by chahamans king Ajaydeva. In 1193 Ajmer was taken over by mamluks of the Mughal sultanate. This later was returned to Rajputs under the condition of tribute. In 1556 Mughal Emperor Akbar conquered Ajmer and it came under the Mughal Empire.

The climate of Ajmer is hot. As Ajmer is 484m above sea level. There is not much rainfall all year as Ajmer receives 55cm of rain throughout the year. May is the warmest month of the year in Ajmer. The average daily temperature of Ajmer is 33°C/84 °F. 

How to travel Ajmer

By Air:- Krishan Garh airport is the nearest airport to reach Ajmer it is only about 25km to Ajmer you can take a taxi or bus from there to Ajmer.

By Train:- Ajmer junction is the railway station if you visit by train. 

By Road:-  Ajmer is connected by roads as it is situated on the Golden Quadrilateral National Highway 8. It took around 5hr to reach Ajmer from Delhi. There are also many government roadways buses or private air conditioner buses available. 

Things to do in Ajmer

Traveling is all about exploring and experiencing. Traveling is also a feeling of being in a new place with different cultures, people with lots of different activities and places and things to do. As mentioned above that Ajmer is all about history, art, religion, and the Mughal past. Doing different things in a new place helps you explore more. 

• Visit dargah at night time under the night sky full of diamond-like stars.
• Homestay at Ajmer's 500-year-old fort.
• Boating in historical Manmade Ana Sagar lake.
• Akbar palace and museum are the best places to feel the Mughals. 
• Daulat Bagh near Ana Sagar lake.
• Lake Foy Sagar to Witness the amazing sunset.
• Explore tarahgarh.
• Pushkar camel fair.
• Shopping at local markets.

Best time to visit Ajmer

The best time to visit is March-May. The major festival that is celebrated in Ajmer is the annual urs in Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti dargah. Many devotees of different religions come here to for urs which is held in May. 

Honeymoon special 

The honeymoon period is the celebratory period of a couple's life. What would be better than a place like Ajmer which has eternal beauty and picturesque landscapes. Ajmer is all about exploring from the forts to religious places, from historical buildings to local markets. Imagine how beautiful it is to go boating with your life partner in a human-made lake. And see the sunset from the lake foy. 

Places to visit in Ajmer

Ajmer has beautiful and historical relevance. It is known for its Mughal past and religious history. If you are the kind of person who loves history, natural and architectural design, and drawings you would definitely want to explore more of the city. There are a lot of tourist attractions which attract tourists from around the world throughout the year.