Ajmer is a place of beauty, serenity & Gods. Ajmer is located in the heart of the Rajasthan & is surrounded by the Aravalli Mountains, that is the reason Ajmer is also known as an OASIS. The best time to visit Ajmer is winter season i.e October to March. Below mentioned are the reasons to definitely visit Ajmer in the upcoming winter season :

Ajmer Sharif: The Heart of Sufism

Ajmer for the tomb involving Muinnudin Chisti is legendary.  Hazrat Khwaja Muinuddin Chishti’s Dargah Shariff is indeed an ornament to the town of Ajmer. It is one of India’s holiest places of worship not only for Muslims but also for people of other faiths who hold high esteem and reverence to the saint.  Ajmer is the birthplace of the great Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti, who is respected by Muslims and Hindus alike, and popularly known as Ajmer Sharif. The famous Dargah Sharif grave erected in honor of the great saint is visited by thousands of devotees.

Soniji ki Nasiyan

Soniji ki nasiyan is also called the Red Temple, and is a Jain Temple. The main chamber, known as the Swarna Nagri or The City of Gold, has several wooden figures plated in gold which is a major attraction. It also displays continents and oceans, peacocks, elephant gondolas, gold, silver, and precious stones deck the walls.

Taragarh Fort

It is the town’s most impressive structures. The Fort has three gates, known as Lakshmi Pol, Phuta Darwaza and Gagudi ki Phatak. Taragarh Fort had a reputation for its tunnels crossing the entire hillside.
Prithviraj Smarak: A memorial to the great hero of the Rajput Chauhan dynasty, Prithviraj Chauhan. Located on Ajmer’s Taragarh Road, the memorial has a black stone statue of the King, mounted on a horse. With a bow and arrow in his hand, Prithviraj Chauhan is shown.

Nareli Jain Temple

It is a beautiful temple situated at Ajmer’s outskirts. Constructed on a hill above, the architectural style is a mix of traditional and contemporary with 24 smaller temples.

Clock Tower

It is the royal face of the Rajputs of tradition. The tower gives a magnificent view of the locality.

Ana Sagar Lake

It is flanked by the Temple of Khobra Behroon and Daulat Bagh and. It is a great place to capture beautiful sunsets.

Lake Foy Sagar

It is a man-made artificial lake located to the west of Ajmer city. Designed and constructed by the English architect Mr Foy and named after him.

Akbar’s Palace and Museum

It showcases military weapons and sculptures from ancient Rajput and Mughal. It had once been Prince Salim’s residence, Akbar’s son.

Adhai Din ka Jhopra

This mosque was built by Qutb-ud-din-Aibak, the first Sultan of Delhi. It was designed in two days and a half, hence the name Adhai Din ka Jhopra. This replica is also thought to have been constructed with the remains of the Hindu and Jain Temples. With most of its parts being in ruins, it still acts as a place of worship.

Abdulla Khan’s Tomb

The tomb of Abdullah Khan, an imposing building made out of white marble, is a great attraction at Ajmer. The four towers which surround the tomb are remarkable for their excellence in architecture. Another attraction at the grave is Abdullah Khan’s wife’s crypt, which lies just across the platform.

Popular Markets

Popular markets include Madar Gate, Chudi Bazzar, Naya Bazzar, Dargah Bazzar, and Kesarganj. You can shop for a variety of items such as traditional ethical wear, jewellery, jootis, crafts and more.

Food

Ajmer has a variety of fine dining restaurants; a number of street food options are available too.

Rajasthani Cuisine

Dal Baati Churma, Ghewar, Bajre ki Khichdi, Rajasthani Pulao and Gatte ki Sabzi.

Mughlai Cuisine

The only thing that is different in food terms in Ajmer is the mughlai cuisine. The high Muslim population has made this place one of the best non-vegetarian food-providing cities. The popular non-veg products Lal Maas, Chicken / Mutton Curry, Chicken / Mutton biryani, and sula kebabs are served. You should visit Dargah Bazar to get the best of those items.

Street Food

On the street food you’ll get Chinese, Italian or continental, which is worth a try. Kachodi Kadhi and Sohan Halwa and Faluda are the most common snack the locals love to have in the evening.

Due to the wide variety of cuisines this state has to offer, Ajmer has become the main place for foodies in Rajasthan. A lot of tourists just visit Ajmer for its Dargha and food.

PUSHKAR

Pushkar is also known as the Hippie Paradise and the home of the only Brahma temple in Ajmer.  It has plenty of temples. It is considered the sacred town and non-veg consumption is prohibited in the town. You may also visit Gurudwara, Shri Sawai Bhoj Temple, Gautam Maharishi Temple, Paap Mochani Gayatri, Savitri Temple, Rangji Temple (New and Old) or Shri Vaikunthnathji Temple. The whole town is built around a dam. There are roughly 52 bathing ghats next to the lakes. Hindus use such ghats as a form of religious bathing or cleansing rituals. Pushkar’s Waters are considered sacred. It is renowned for its annual fair featuring cattle, horses and camels trading feasts.

Pushkar Lake: Pushkar’s main attraction is the considered holy Pushkar Lake. Because of this holy lake Pushkar has become a place of Hindu pilgrimage. If you have or don’t have a sweet tooth you should eat Malpua.

If you want to flee into nature, observe the locals dressed in traditional clothing, ornaments and rituals and spend your time singing and dancing by the bonfire, you can spend a day in the camp in the desert.

Activities one will enjoy: 

• Hot air balloon
• 1 hour quad biking tour
• Horse and camel ride
• Hiking

It’s a strange city with little dusty mornings. The early A.M.s have a cold of shiver, but it holds warmth with its love. This city is known for its divine beauty. Do visit & share your reviews.