Ajmer: One-day trip planner

by GOZO · July 1, 2018

Surrounded by Aravalli mountains, Ajmer is an important city located in the Rajasthan state of India. It is also the base station for visiting the holy city of Pushkar.

If you have limited time to spend in Ajmer, here is the suggestion for the must-visit places.

Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra Mosque

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It is one of the oldest mosques in India built in 1192 CE during the reign of Muhammad Ghori. The name of the mosque i.e. “Adhai Din ka Jhonpra” means the shed of two and a half day.

Some people also believe that this mosque was built in two and a half days and hence the name.

Address: Ander Kote Road, Ajmer, Rajasthan 305001, India

Visiting time: 04:00 AM to 09:00 PM

Time to spend: 1 hour

Next destination: Ajmer Sharif Dargah, 5 minutes walk

Ajmer Sharif Dargah

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It is a holy dargah of saint Moinuddin Chisti located in Ajmer. People have a deep faith in the shrine and consider it wishful.

Address: 111, Faiz Manzil, Nathwan Shah, Dargah Sharif, Khadim Mohalla, Ajmer, Rajasthan 305001, India

Contact: +91 88753 00786

Time to spend: 2 hours

Next destination: Nasiyan Digambar Jain Temple, 15 minutes walk

Here is more information about this iconic Dargah.

Nasiyan Digambar Jain Temple

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It is a famous Jain temple built of marble stone and intricate carvings.

Address: NH 89, Dargah Bazar, Ajmer, Rajasthan 305001, India

Time to spend: 1 hour

Next destination: Daulat Bagh, 5 minutes drive

Daulat Bagh

It is a park around a lake with marble shelters. People also enjoy watching the fishes of the lake.

Address: Ganj, Ajmer, Rajasthan 305001, India

Visiting time: 04:00 AM to 11:00 PM

Time to spend: 1 hour

Next destination: Ana Sagar Lake, 15 minutes drive

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Ana Sagar Lake

It is a manmade 12th-century lake built by Arnoraja, the grandfather of Prithviraj Chauhan (popular emperor of India). The lake covers an area of over 13 kilometers and offers boat rides.

Address: Ajmer, Rajasthan, India

Time to spend: 1 hour

You can also book a cab in Ajmer on day rental for hassle-free sightseeing.