Ajmer, a city that lies about 130 km from Jaipur, the capital of Indian state of Rajasthan, certainly enough is one good destination to unwind amidst the tranquil religious surroundings. It is one important part of Rajasthan state as it owns a huge religious significance. It is one of India's most revered sites, especially among the Muslims, on the account that it houses the shrine of Khwaja Muin-id-din Chisthi. He was a venerated Islam sage, and among his disciples also included the Mughal emperors.
It is a small beautiful city, which also serves as the gateway to another supreme sacred town to the Hindus and the hippies of 60s-70s. Ajmer certainly is an exhibit of the royalty of the Rajputs as it houses few magnificent Rajput and Mughal residences, which are standing tall since the medieval era. The influence of the past rulers are still prominent in the culture, lifestyle, and hospitality of the city. For a sojourn holiday the city makes one fine option. Everything from transport, accommodation, splurge, to tour, can be satisfactorily completed & relished while staying within budget.
For those who are in search of tranquil religious break from the typical city life, Ajmer is the destination to consider. The Dargah housing the shrine of Khwaja Muin-ud-din Chishti of is perhaps the most dominant attraction of the city. The entry is free, and visitors are expected to cover their head. There is a beautiful Jain temple on the way to Ana Sagar and another at Nareli. These two are not just the pristine venues for Jain worshipping but are popular tourist attractions. History buffs can check out the emperor Akbar's royal residence which is now turned into an excellent museum. This museum consists of great materials on Mughal and Rajput history and their lifestyle. Besides, the museum is also popular for housing some fine sculptures.
One activity that worth trying when in Ajmer is camel rides. It is a great experience to explore the tranquil regions riding a camel at the sunrise or sunset and see the sky and the sand turn golden in color because of the rising or setting sun. There is also a beautiful artificial lake at Ana Sagar and a garden in close proximity. These places are ideal for relaxing, picnics, meditation, and retreat.
As far as accommodation in Ajmer goes, there is no dearth of good hotels in Ajmer to choose from. Being one significant religious destination, the city receives a huge number of visitors, and to well cater their accommodation needs the state government and the private houses built several hotels in the city. One can take the pick from the luxurious 4 Star hotels to the cheap/budget hotels, hotels that are situated right at the markets to the hotels located far from the chaos of city.
If one is a value for money type of traveler, the Hotel Raj Palace Ajmer, is one fine accommodation to consider. Benefiting from its apt location, the hotel is easy to access. Besides, it is well-connected to several prime tourist places of Ajmer. It is one hot-choice among the tourists for a sojourn holiday. It is a standard hotel with elementary array of amenities. The rooms are spacious and offer a satisfactory stay.
Martin Wynn
