 Ajmer History
Historically, Ajmer always had great strategic importance and
was sacked by Mahumud of Ghazni on one of his periodic forays
from Afghanistan. Later it became a favorite residence of the
great Moghula. One of the first contacts between the Moghula and
the British occurred in Ajmer when Sir Thomas Roe met with
Jahangir here in 1616. The city was subsequently taken by the
Scindias and, in 1818, it was handed over to the British,
becoming one of the few places in Rajasthan controlled directly
by British rather than being part of a princely state.
How to reach Ajmer
By Air
The nearest airport from Ajmer is Jaipur. Jaipur is well
connected to all the major cities which includes Delhi, Mumbai,
Calcutta, Jodhpur, Udaipur. Recently, flights to Dubai has also
started from Ajmer by Indian Airlines.
By Road
Rajasthan Roadways run very comfortable deluxe buses from
Jaipur. There are buses from Jaipur to Ajmer every 15 minutes,
some nonstop. The roads are very good, and it takes around 2 hrs
from Jaipur. You can also come by taxi.
By Train
Ajmer is on the Broad Gauge and hence connected to all the metro
cities of India. There are daily trains from Delhi in morning (Shatabdhi
Exp) and evening (Intercity Exp).
Getting around
Ajmer is a relatively small town and easy enough to get around
on foot, but there are plenty of auto - rickshaws and cycles -
rickshaws.
Weather
In Summer: 45 C (Max) - 25 C (Min)
In winter: 18 C (Max) - 4C (Min)
Rainy Season : July to Mid Sept, and very humid (up to 90%)
Our suggestion: Best time to come: Oct to March
Rajasthan : Forts & Palaces
Moti Dungari
, Jaigarh Fort
, Jaipur
, Nahargarh Fort
, Amber Fort
, City Palace
, Umaid Bhawan Palace
, Jodhpur
, Mehrangarh Fort
, Udaipur
, Fateh Prakash Palace
, Sajjangarh
, Kumbhalgarh Fort
, Chittorgarh Fort
, Junagarh Fort
, Bikaner
, Lal Garh Palace
, Taragarh Fort
, Ajmer
, Jaisalmer
, Sukh Niwas Palaces
, Bundi
, Achalgarh,Mt Abu
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