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AJMER
Places of Interest :

Dargah Khwaja Sahib : This is the tomb of Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti. This mausoleum has to mosques an assembly hall and one imposing Gateway. The celebration of Urs at the Dargah is held every year from 1st to 6th day of Ramzan Month.

Ana Sagar Lake : Artificial lake built by Chauhan King Arnoraj during 1135-1150 A. D. Below embankment Shah Jahan built a garden, marble parapet with five pavilions.

Adhai-Din-Ka-Jhonpura : Originally a Jain places and converted into a mosque by Muhammad Ghori in 1192 A. D. With in fort of the Taragarh Hill. It is the perfect specimen of architecture. There is a belief that Adhai-Din-Ka-Jhompra (two and half day's hut) is so known because Muhmmad Ghori ordered that the hut should be ready in two and a half days time.

Nasiyan temple : (Red Temple) This Jain Temple built in the last century with a double storey hall containing gilt wooden figures from Jain Mythology. The series of large models depict the Jain concept of the ancient world.

Akbar's Palace : Near the Railway Station, Akbar's palace was built by Akbar 1570, today houses Ajmer museum, it contains fine sculpture, Moghul & Rajput armors. Museum is close on Friday.

Pushkar : (11-km) Pushkar Lake is one of the holiest of the Hindu places of pilgrimage. At the full moon of Kartik Poornima each year, up to 2,00,000 people flock to Pushkar, bringing with them 50,000 cattle for several days of pilgrimage, during cattle fair. Horse dealing, Camel racing and colour festivals, Rajasthani dances are the attraction of this cattle fair.

There are many temples here, the most famous is that of Brahma, which is say to be the only temple to Brahma in India.

Air : Nearest Airport are Jaipur (131 km), Jodhpur (193 km).

Bus : Regular buses to Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bundi, Chittaurgarh, Udaipur etc.

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