Land of Kings, Rajasthan is known for having many forts, and palaces with great and iconic historical tales, making the state a legendary tourist spot. As Rajasthan not only offers historical monuments but also presents its vibrant culture, tradition, appetizing cuisines, authentic jewellery, handmade crafts, and many more to add to one's list of vacations.
One of the famous tourist spots in Rajasthan is Ajmer a spiritual place where many tourists come every year is the Ajmer Sharif Dargah to offer their prayers to the shrine. Other than the Dargah, other popular sites are Daulat Bagh Garden, the famous and oldest boarding Mayo College, the Jain Temple Soniji ki Nasiyan, the massive Taragarh Fort, Sai Baba Temple, and many more. Tourists can pre-book taxis from Taxi Services in Ajmer for a more convenient and comfortable local sightseeing experience and exploration.
Places to Visit in Ajmer
1. Daulat Bagh
Daulat Bagh Garden is close to the artificial lake, Ana Sagar Lake. The garden was built by Jehangir, it mostly captures huge crowds during summer evenings due to its stunning view of the beautiful and well-maintained garden, and the marble pavilion constructed within the premises The garden offers an amazing view of nature while touring for Ajmer Sightseeing Tour.
Timing – 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Location – Daulat Bagh Road, Ganj, Ajmer, Rajasthan.
2. Mayo College
Founded by Richard Bourke in 1875, Mayo College is one of the oldest public boarding schools. Mostly known as the 'Eton College of the East', is also quite famous for its magnificent architectural presentation as well the college displays antics which are irreplaceable and armoury division.
Timing – 7 am to 7 pm
Location – Mayo College, Shrinagar Road, Ajmer
3. Soniji ki Nasiyan
An elegant temple built with golden plates showcases the Jain mythological cravings on the pillars and walls. This temple was dedicated to the Tirthankara in the late 19th century, from the majestic architecture, tourists can view a particular reference in Kurt Titze's Jainism: A Pictorial Guide to the Religion of Non-Violence. The marvelous construction of this temple is quite admirable and appreciative.
Timing – 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Location – Adarsh Nagar, Prithviraj Marg, Ajmer
4. Taragarh Fort
Built-in 1354 A.D under the ruler of King Ajaypal Chauhan, is 1300 Feet tall above the ground stunning architectural fort. Due to its building being on the steep hillside, the tourists get a completely breathtaking view of the city. Tourists get to view a shrine of Miran Saheb, as a tribute to his sacrifices and bravery.
Timing – 9 am to 7 pm
Location – Taragarh Road, Ajmer
5. Ajmer Sharif Dargah
The most visited tourist spot as well as the holiest place in Ajmer is the Ajmer Sharif Dargah, where one can view the tomb of Khwaja Garjb Nawaz. Many devotees visit the shrine every year and offer their prayers, ultimately to gain peace and solitude in return. Moreover, the Persian inscription and silver doors with complex cravings are admirable to watch.
Timing – Summer: 4 am to 10 pm; Winter: 5 am to 9 pm
Location – Faiz Manzil, Dargah Sharif, Ajmer
6. Durga Bagh Garden
Situated near the stunning and artificial Ana Sagar Lake. The lush green garden is built in the year 1868, by Maharaja Shiv Dan and provides peace and calm while roaming around. However, the prominent pavilions built by Emperor Shah Jahan using marble grabs more attention, making the garden a major tourist spot.
Timing – Not Available
Location – Ana Sagar Lake, Ajmer.
7. Akbari Fort
The fusion of Mughal and Rajputana style architectural mix is a treat to watch the outcome of construction. Built-in the year 1570, the massive fort was a former residence of Salim, son of Akbar. In today's time, tourists can view Mughal and Rajput's iconic armour used by warriors as well as the sculptures of ancient times. For sightseeing visiting, tourists can pre-book a cab from Car Rental in Ajmer.
Timing – 9:45 am to 5:15 pm ( Off on Mondays)
Location – Naya Bazar, Ajmer.
All these tourist spots are considered to be wonderful places in Ajmer. Though the tourists get to choose the places to add to their Ajmer Tour Package beforehand, it's necessary to know the history and information of famous places. It makes the booking easier and travelling hinders free.
It's advisable to follow the tradition and culture of the place the tourist are travelling to. For more local sightseeing it's suggested to take local transport such as rickshaw, electric auto, taxi, etc for convenient travelling. The best time to visit Ajmer is during the winter season which falls in October to March month. Ajmer is a great city to plan one's vacation for vibrant culture and spiritual power.