Ajmer sits in a gap in the Aravallis and has been a place of pilgrimage for eight centuries. The Dargah of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti draws visitors of every faith from across South Asia, and the surrounding old city — Ana Sagar Lake, the Adhai Din ka Jhonpra ruins, Taragarh fort on the ridge — makes a rewarding day even if you are only passing through on the way to Pushkar.
The shrine of the Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti. Heads should be covered; the complex is busiest on Thursdays and during the annual Urs.
A mosque built in 1199 from the material of earlier temples, with a screen of seven arches and forty carved pillars.
A twelfth-century artificial lake with the Daulat Bagh gardens and Shah Jahan's marble pavilions along its edge.
On the ridge above the city, reached by a steep road, with a wide view across Ajmer.
The "Golden Temple" — its Swarna Nagari hall holds an elaborate gilded model of the Jain cosmology.
A sixteenth-century fortified palace, now the government museum.
October to March, when daytime temperatures stay near 25°C. The Urs of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, held in the seventh Islamic month, brings very large crowds and heavy traffic restrictions — plan around it unless you are attending.
Kishangarh Airport (KQH) is 27 km away with limited scheduled flights; Jaipur International Airport (JAI) at 132 km is the practical option.
Ajmer Junction (AII) is a major stop with direct trains from Delhi, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Mumbai and Chennai.
Jaipur is 2 hours 30 minutes on NH-48, Pushkar 30 minutes, Jodhpur 3 hours 45 minutes and Udaipur 4 hours 30 minutes.
Kishangarh Airport (KQH) is the nearest airfield at 27 km but its schedule is thin. Most travellers fly into Jaipur and drive down; we cover that transfer daily.
Ajmer Junction is 2 km from the Dargah, though the last stretch is best walked as vehicle access near the shrine is restricted.
| Destination | Distance by road | Approx. drive time |
|---|---|---|
| Pushkar | 15 km | 30 min |
| Kishangarh | 27 km | 40 min |
| Jaipur | 132 km | 2 hr 30 min |
| Jodhpur | 200 km | 3 hr 45 min |
| Udaipur | 275 km | 4 hr 30 min |
Distances and drive times are approximate and depend on traffic, road conditions and the stops you make.
We run local sightseeing cars, airport and station transfers and outstation taxis in Ajmer. A local package covers a set number of hours and kilometres with the driver waiting at each stop, which is far more practical than hailing a new ride at every monument. For longer trips, the same car and driver can stay with you across the whole itinerary.
Jaipur's forts and bazaars, the Ajmer Sharif Dargah and the ghats of Pushkar, in three unhurried days.
Twelve days and eight destinations — forts, desert, tigers, hills and lakes, at a pace that lets you enjoy them.
A relaxed two days covering the forts, the walled city and the bazaars, with your own car and driver throughout.
About 132 km, or 2 hours 30 minutes on NH-48. Most travellers combine it with Pushkar as a single day trip.
Modest clothing and a covered head for all visitors. Cloth head coverings are available at the entrance. Footwear is left at the designated stands.
It is tight. A full day is far more comfortable and lets you see the Dargah, Adhai Din ka Jhonpra, Ana Sagar and Pushkar's Brahma Temple without rushing.
Yes, including early-morning departures from Jaipur, waiting time at the Dargah and drop-offs close to the permitted vehicle limit.
