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Ajmer Sharif Dargah 

Geographical Location: Ajmer Sharif Dargah is located in the city of Ajmer which is in the state of Rajasthan. The dargah contains the tomb of the revered saint, Moinuddin Chisti.

Timelines: Ajmer Sharif Dargah was built in 1236 AD.

Visit Time: The Dargah opens at 6:00 AM and it closes at 9:00 PM. No entry fee is required to be paid to enter this Dargah by Indians  as well as foreigners, devotees and visitors alike. The timings may vary on special and festival days. The Dargah remains closed at the time of Khidmat (cleaning of Dargah).

Nearby places (Landmark, sightseeing): There are many places near Ajmer which are worth a visit. An artificial lake named Ana Sagar, spread over 13 km, was built by Anaji Chauhan in the 12th century AD. Adhai Din ka Jhopara is a mosque commissioned by Qutub-ud-Din-Aibak, the first Sultan of Delhi in AD 1199. It is one of the oldest ... More

Image Source: Wikimedia Commons Modified and released under Creative Common License CC BY 3.0

Ajmer Sharif Dargah 

Geographical Location: Ajmer Sharif Dargah is located in the city of Ajmer which is in the state of Rajasthan. The dargah contains the tomb of the revered saint, Moinuddin Chisti.

Timelines: Ajmer Sharif Dargah was built in 1236 AD.

Visit Time: The Dargah opens at 6:00 AM and it closes at 9:00 PM. No entry fee is required to be paid to enter this Dargah by Indians  as well as foreigners, devotees and visitors alike. The timings may vary on special and festival days. The Dargah remains closed at the time of Khidmat (cleaning of Dargah).

Nearby places (Landmark, sightseeing): There are many places near Ajmer which are worth a visit. An artificial lake named Ana Sagar, spread over 13 km, was built by Anaji Chauhan in the 12th century AD. Adhai Din ka Jhopara is a mosque commissioned by Qutub-ud-Din-Aibak, the first Sultan of Delhi in AD 1199. It is one of the oldest surviving structures in Ajmer. The Museum and Akbar's Palace was constructed in the year 1500 AD. It lies in the city centre of the Ajmer and it is one of the popular tourist attractions. Akbar and his troops stayed here. Ajmer also has Nareli Jain Temple which is located 7 km from the city centre. It is a temple with angular and beautifully appealing designs constructed using marble. The Clock Tower of Ajmer belongs to the time of Rajput reign. It gives a commanding view of the nearby places and locality. It was built to celebrate Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee in the year 1887. Daulat Bagh Garden which is situated on the banks of the Ana Sagar Lake was so named by Shah Jahan because of its variety of flora and plants. The civic body of Ajmer has recently renamed it as Subhash Bagh. 

Accommodation: The Dargah Sharif Committee has its own guest house which is always packed with devotees and visitors. The guest house also has a cloakroom near the side gate to store the luggage and valuables of devotees. Stay in Ajmer is very affordable. In case of lack of availability in the Guesthouse, devotees can opt for many small hotels, guest houses and lodges available near Ajmer Sharif Dargah at cheap rates. The Dargah Sharif is also surrounded by eateries, and the Sohan Halwa of Ajmer is very famous. 

Accessibility route:The nearest airport is the Sanganer airport, located in Jaipur which is approximately 135 kilometers from Ajmer city. The connectivity of the airport is very good from all the metropolitan cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Pune. After landing, one can hire a cab to reach Ajmer city. The journey from Jaipur to Ajmer takes 2 to 3 hours to complete. Ajmer railway station is located on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad-Jaipur-Delhi railway line. The station is very well-connected with major Indian cities like Allahabad, Delhi, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, and Mumbai with trains available frequently. Trains like Ajmer Shatabdi and Ajmer Rajdhani are very popular on this route. From the station, one can hire an auto-rickshaw or a taxi to reach the Dargah. The Dargah sharif can also be reached by walking through a local market route which shortens the distance. Government, as well as private AC and Non AC buses are available which can connect Ajmer to nearby cities like at affordable prices. Ajmer is very well-connected with major cities by highways and properly maintained roads. NH-8 is a great option while driving from New Delhi to Ajmer.