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Area	38.10 Sq km.
Altitude	237 Meters
Rainfall	31 cm
Languages	English, Hindi, Rajasthani
Climate	Summer :44.0°c(Max.) 32.0°c(Min) Winter : 28.0°c(Max.) 14.0°c(Min)
Clothing	Summer: Light Tropical Winter : Winter Light Woolen
Best Season	October-March

Tourist Attractions
The Dargah
At the foot of a barren hill, is situated India's most important pilgrimage centre for people from all faiths. It is the splendid tomb of the Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, more popularly known as Khwaja Saheb or Khwaja Sharif. The shrine is next only to Mecca or Medina for the Muslims of South Asia. Akbar used to make a pilgrimage to the Dargah from Agra once a year. The mausoleum has a gigantic gate, which was built by the Nizam of Hyderabad. The two massive cauldrons in the courtyard are of particular interest and on the right side of the courtyard is the Akbari Masjid built in white marble. There is another mosque in the courtyard built by Shahjahan. The saint's tomb with a splendid marble dome is in the centre of the second courtyard which is surrounded by a silver platform. The shrine attracts thousands of pilgrims during the Urs - commemorating the death anniversary of the Saint, held from the 1st to 6th day of the Islamic month of Rajab. A colorful fair that springs up during this time is the major attraction.

Shahjahan's Mosque
In the corner of the inner court of the Dargah, is a magnificent building in white marble with a long (30.5 m) and narrow court having low arcade and delicate carvings with trellis-work. It is the most marvelous of all the sanctums within the sanctuary of the Dargah

Adhai-din-ka-Jhonpra
A remarkable structure, this is a masterpiece of Indo-Islamic architecture located on the outskirts of the city, just beyond the Dargah . As the legend goes. its construction took two and a half days (Adhai-Din) to complete. It was originally a Sanskrit college, built within a temple. In 1 193 A.D., Mohammad Ghauri conquered Ajmer and converted the building into a mosque by adding a seven- arched wall in front of the pillared hall in just two-and-a-half days (adhai-din) and hence the name. The distinct pillars-and arched 'Screen' with its ruined minarets make it a splendid architectural masterpiece. Taragarh Fort
A steep one and a half hour climb beyond the Adhai-din-ka-Jhonpra leads to the ruins of the Taragarh Fort, perched on a hill. One can have an excellent view of the city from here. The fort was the site of the military activity during the Mughal period, later used as a sanatorium by the British.

The Museum
Once the royal residence of Emperor Akbar, the museum houses a rich repository of the Mughal and Rajput armour and exquisite sculptures

The Circuit House
The former British Residency, overlooking the artificial lake, Ana Sagar, has now been converted to the Circuit House. The lake and the cenotaph and the .shrine of the Hindu reformer Swami Dayanand, founder of the Arya Samaj movement in India, can be viewed from here.

Ajmer - Excursion
Pushkar
The desert town clings to the side of the small but beautiful Pushkar Lake with its many bathing ghats and temples. Pushkar town is a maze of narrow streets filled with interesting little shops, food stalls, hotels and temples. Fortunately there's virtually no traffic in the main bazaar, making it a pleasurable place to explore at leisure. It is also famous for the Camel fair.

Achalgarh Fort
8 kms away from the town, Achalgarh Fort impressive fort with some beautiful Jain temples enclosed within. Among the noteworthy temples are Achaleswar Mahadev Temple (1412 A.D.) and Kantinath Jain Temple (1513 A.D.) The latter has a gold plated image. Mandakini Kund and a sculpture of Parmar Dharavarsh are situated close to the Achaleswar Mahadev Temple. The Fort was built in the 14th century A.D. by Rana Kumbha and is approachable by a motor able road.

Achaleshwar Mahadev Templpe
This temple is 11 kms north from the town centre. It's unique 'Shiv Baan' in the temple sacrosanct is sculpted out of a rock and in its centre is a natural cavity which is of great depth.

Ajmer - Accessibility
By Air: Jaipur is the nearest airport i.e. 132 km from Ajmer.

By Train : Regular trains join Ajmer with important cities.

Ajmer - Must visit
The Dargah
At the foot of a barren hill, is situated India's most important pilgrimage centre for people from all faiths. It is the splendid tomb of the Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, more popularly known as Khwaja Saheb or Khwaja Sharif. The shrine is next only to Mecca or Medina for the Muslims of South Asia. Akbar used to make a pilgrimage to the Dargah from Agra once a year. The mausoleum has a gigantic gate, which was built by the Nizam of Hyderabad. The two massive cauldrons in the courtyard are of particular interest and on the right side of the courtyard is the Akbari Masjid built in white marble. There is another mosque in the courtyard built by Shahjahan. The saint's tomb with a splendid marble dome is in the centre of the second courtyard which is surrounded by a silver platform. The shrine attracts thousands of pilgrims during the Urs - commemorating the death anniversary of the Saint, held from the I st to 6th day of the Islamic month of Rajab. A colorful fair that springs up during this time is the major attraction