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Located at about 125 km southwest of Jaipur, Ajmer is a fascinating medieval city of Rajasthan, founded by Raja Ajaypal Chauhan in the 7th century AD. The most sacred Muslim pilgrimage destinations in India, Ajmer is famous for housing the Dargah-e-Sharif (Tomb) of Khawaja Moin-ud-din Chisti, a revered Sufi saint of the 12th century. The Tomb is frequented by thousands of people irrespective of their faiths, who throng here to seek the Khawaja's blessings. It's believed that the shrine is a place of wish fulfillment for those who pray with devout and pure hearts. The famous annual 'Urs' festival held at Dargah is major tourist attraction of Ajmer when millions of devotees from around the world visit the Dargah to pay their homage to Khawaja. Visit and pay your homage to saint and seek his blessings on your holiday in Ajmer.
There are several interesting monuments, religious sites and other places of interest to explore in Ajmer while on holiday. The major tourist attractions worth visiting on your holiday in Ajmer include the Adhai-Din-Ka-Jhonpra, Ana Sagar Lake, the Taragarh Fort, Daulat Khana, Daulat Bagh, Nasiyan Jain Temple, Akabr's Palace and the Shah Jehan Mosque. While at Ajmer you can also visit the nearby attractions of Pushkar (12 km), a famous Hindu Pilgrimage center. Built right in the heart of Ajmer, the Nasiyan Temple belongs to the Digamber Jain sect and is also known as the Golden Temple. Mayo College is a well-known name in today's time in the field of education. Built specially for the Indian princess to attain western curriculum, Mayo College make for an interesting visit during your Holiday in Ajmer.
On your holiday in Ajmer, you can also enjoy an exciting boat or water scooter ride up to the island situated in the middle of the Ana Sagar Lake. Also enjoy a visit to enchanting Daulat Bagh and Subhash Bagh (gardens) with Luxury Rajasthan Vacations.
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