Ajmer Sightseeing
Visitors will find many interesting, glorious, and beautiful historical buildings in the picturesque and historical city of Ajmer. Monuments in Ajmer have a traditional and aesthetic look to them. Among them, the Dargah of Miran Syed Husain, Ajmer Sharif, Taragarh Fort, and the Jama Al-Tamish stands out the most. These historical places in Ajmer include time-honored buildings, palaces, parks, and forts. Taking a tour of these Ajmer monuments will be a walk through the city’s rich history.
Dargah Sharif
Also known as the Ajmer Sharif, it is situated in the oldest part of Ajmer and is well known for the tomb of the saint who founded the Sufi order, Hazrat Moinuddin Chishti. He was known to be Emperor Akbar’s spiritual mentor and had also blessed him with his sons. This monument in Ajmer is not famous among Muslims but travelers of all religions due to its historical significance.
Nareli Jain Temple
The Nareli Jain Temple in Ajmer, also known as the Shri Gyandoaya Tirth Kshetra, is situated on the outskirts of Ajmer on the national highway to Jaipur. This modern edifice is celebrated for being a perfect blend of traditional and contemporary architectural styles. It consists of 24 miniature temples in its vicinity. Known as Jainalay, they represent the Jain Thirthankars. The Nareli Jain Temple is an important point of pilgrimage for Digambara Jains.
Ana Sagar Lake
Anasagar Lake is a scenic artificial lake, commissioned and built by Arnoraj Chauhan, son of Ajaypal Chauhan, between 1135 and 1150 AD. Arnoraj was also known as Anaji, which gives the lake its name. Many years later, Mughal Emperor Jahangir added his touch to the lake by laying out the Daulat Bagh Gardens near the lake. Emperor Shah Jahan too, contributed to the expansion by building five pavilions, known as the Baradari, between the garden and the lake.
Taragarh Fort
Famous for its huge gates and its superb architectural splendor and grandeur is the massive Taragarh Fort. Out of all the Monuments in Ajmer, India, the Taragarh Fort is one of the largest monuments.