Ajmer Things to Do

Taragarh fort was built in 1354 and is great palace to ramble around at leisure. Set within the horse-shoe shaped fold of the hills, and with the lakes and water reservoirs below, the fort straddles the crest and offers invincible battlements that must have proved difficult to scale.

Taragarh is reached by a steep road leading up the hillside to its enormous gateway. The views over the town and surrounding countryside from the top are magical, especially at sunset. The huge reservoirs within the fort were carved out of solid rock and the Bhim Burj, the largest of the battlements, on which there is mounted a famous cannon.

You can also try skirting the fort we enjoyed the walk and the view is awesome.

Ajmer is famous for the dargah of sufi saint Kwaja moinuddin chisty. people from all faiths come here. Due to the recent blasts securty has been tightened and photography prohibited. But no unnecessary frisking.

Khwaja moinuddin came to Ajmer at around 1191 AD and he was responsible for the spread of Islam in India by his tolerance. His words 'let there be no compulsion in religion" says it all

The Rajputana Museum is housed in the former palace and fort of Emperor Akbar that was built in 1570. This impressive building was converted into a museum in 1908 and exhibits several inscriptions, ancient coins, sculptures, copper plates, miniature paintings, ceramic and marble plates, pottery and arms and armoury.

Open: 10am-4.30pm Sat-Thur. Closed Fridays. Admission: Rs3 and Rs10 for camera.

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This imposing fort and palace was built by Emperor Akbar in 1570 as a temporary residence for himself and his entourage while he was in Ajmer. The fort is small compared to the other Forts in Rajasthan but it is the strongest fort in the southeastern region of the state. In the middle is the audience chamber where Sir Thomas Roe (a British ambassador) was given the first official audience with Emperor Jahangir on January 10th 1616. Today, the fort is home to the Rajputana Museum which was opened in 1908.

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Nasiyan Jain Temple, also known as Soniji ki Nasiyan, is a beautiful red coloured Jain shrine located on Prithvi Raj Road. It was built by Seth Shri Mulchand Soni in the 19th century and is devoted to Rishabhdeoji, the first Jain Tirthankar and is highly revered by the Digambar sect of Jains. The real surprise comes in its double storeyed hall where there are splendid and unusual wooden gilt models depicting scenes from the Jain mythology with 13 continents and oceans, the golden city of Ajodhya and flying-swan and flying elephant gondolas. It's just like it's straight out of a Walt Disney wonderland and has to be seen to be believed.

Open: 8.30am-5.30pm. Admission: Rs5 plus Rs20 camera.

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Emperor Jehangir laid the beautiful Daulat Bagh Gardens that are located on the banks of the Ana Sagar (large lake that lies to the north-west of the city). As everywhere in India, where there's a nice bit of grass, you'll find many people taking advantage of it by kicking back and relaxing on it.

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The grandfather of Prithvi Raj Chauhan, King Anaji built this picturesque lake. to the north-west of the city. between 1135 and 1159. It was created by building a dam across the river Luni. There are some bathing ghats located here as well as some marble pavillions that were built by Shah Jahan in 1637. The lake is a wonderful spot to relax and have a bit of fun on as there are pedaloes and motorboats to hire.

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On the south wing of the Mahfil khana stands the Jama Masjid or Shah Jahani Masjid which is a fine piece of Moghul architecture. All the 99 sacred names of Allah with 33 Quranic verses are beautifully inscribed in the mosque.