About Ajmer

Ajmer is a bustling, chaotic city located 130km southwest of Jaipur and just 13km from the Hindu pilgrimage town of Pushkar. Ajmer is a culturally enriched small town. Thus, Ajmer is a perfect place that can be symbolized for demonstration of Indian culture, ethics and display of perfect blend of wide plethora of diverse religion, community, culture, linguistics etc. all coexisting and flourishing in peace and harmony. Today hundreds of years later Ajmer is a popular pilgrimage centre for the Hindus as well as the Muslims. Ajmer is in the northwest of India and is surrounded by the Aravalli Mountains. It surrounds the expansive lake of Ana Sagar, and is itself ringed by the rugged Aravalli Hills.

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Main attractions of Ajmer

Pushkar

The abode of Lord Brahma, the Pushkar lake is a sacred spot for the Hindus, where they take a dip especially in the month of Karthik and considered spiritually motivated. Located few kilometres from Ajmer, is an important tourist and pilgrimage destination and a satellite town of Ajmer city. It is famous for Pushkar Lake and the 14th century Brahma Temple at Pushkar, dedicated to Brahma, according to the Padma Purana, Pushkar is important pilgrimage site for Lord Brahma. Around the world, Lord Brahma Temple is only situated at Pushkar Lake, Rajasthan, India.
12.2 km / 7.4 miles from the hotel

Nareli

Nareli Gyanoday Digamber Jain Temple, is located on the outskirts of Ajmer 7 kilometers from the city centre. The angular modern Nareli Temple, a striking edifice mixing traditional and contemporary architectural styles to somewhat quirky effect, with 23 further miniature temples lined up on the hill above. It is getting popular amongst the tourist for its beautiful architecture and intricate stone carvings which gives both traditional and contemporary look.
12.9 km / 8 miles from the hotel

Dargah Sharif

Dargah Khwaja Saheb was the final resting place of the Saint, Khwaja Moin-ud-din Chishti. It was built in the 13th Century and is popularly known as ‘Gareeb Nawaaz’. As the final resting place of the great Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Hasan Chisti. Muslims from all over the world revere the Dargah Sharif, where the saint lies buried and locally equally revered by both the Hindus and the Muslims. Hazrat Khwaja Garib Nawaz Dargah is located in Ajmer city and has the grave of the famous saint. The entrance gate of the Dargah is called Nizam Gate followed by Shahjahani Gate, which was built by Shah Jahan. Shahjahani Gate is followed by Buland Darwaaza. The Urs flag is hoisted every year on the Buland Darwaza to mark the beginning of Urs. The rituals of the Dargah are taken care by the inherited priests known as Khadims. About 125,000 pilgrims visit the site every day.
4 km / 2.4 miles from the hotel

Adhai - Din ka- Jhopra

‘Adhai Din Ka Jhopra’ is a work of outstanding artistry of Indo-Islamic architecture and is located near the Dargah Sharif. It consists of a courtyard protected from all four sides and has a front screen wall of seven sharp arches inside the place. It originally was a Sanskrit College within a temple enclosure which was destroyed by Mohammad Ghori and was converted into a mosque. The name, Adhai Din Ka Jhopra was given to the place in the latter half of the 18th century when fakirs began to assemble here in the times of the Marathas to celebrate the Urs anniversary of the death of the Pir Panjaba Shah, which lasted for two-and-a-half days (Adhai Din). The fakirs used to live in Jhopras (huts), and hence, the name – Adhai Din Ka Jhopra.
4.km / 2.6 miles from the hotel

Soni Ji Ki Nasiyan

Built in the late nineteenth century, Soniji Ki Nasiyan is an architecturally rich Jain Temple. Popularly known as the Ajmer Temple, or the Lal Mandir, it is situated in Prithvi Raj Marg in Ajmer, Rajasthan. The temple is one of the most popular tourist spots in Rajasthan. It is one of the most important Jain Temples and attracts a large number of tourists who pay visit to seek peace in its divinity and pay their homage.
2.9 km / 1.8 miles from the hotel

Anasagar Lake

This beautiful artificial lake was built in the 12th century and named after Anaji Chauhan. The 'Baradari' (or Pavilion) was built by Mughal Emperor, Shahjahan. The huge embankment is a fine example of the corporate life in Ajmer at that time. On its bank is a pleasant park, the Daulat Bagh, containing a series of marble pavilions erected in 1637 by Shah Jahan. One can witness the beautiful sunset while boating on Ana Sagar lake. Sprawling across 13 km, the pond captures the picturesque beauty of Ajmer.
1.7 km / 1.05 mile from the hotel

seven wonders

Ajmer, a city steeped in history and culture, boasts a delightful gem known as the "Seven Wonders Park." This quaint park, nestled within the heart of the city, encapsulates miniature replicas of the world's most renowned architectural marvels. Despite its modest size, the park captivates visitors with its intricate and detailed representations of these iconic wonders..
2.9 km / 1.8 miles from the hotel

subhash udhyan

Subhash Udhyan in Ajmer is a beautiful public park that serves as a serene oasis within the bustling city. This well-maintained green space offers a respite from the urban clamor and provides locals and visitors alike with a peaceful environment to unwind and connect with nature..
1.7 km / 1.05 mile from the hotel

Mittal Mall

Mittal Mall is most ambitious commercial development of Ajmer by Mittal Dewellers, a group company of the promoters of Mittal Hospital & Research Centre, Ajmer, a 300 bedded super speciality hospital. Mittal Mall consists of 13 well-designed floors covering around 5 lac square feet of development. Among these 13 floors, there are 3 parking floors; 5 hyper, anchor, brand outlet and retail showroom floors; 1 food court, games zone & multiplex floor and 4 floors for hotel, banquets and restaurant with rooftop swimming pool. The mall is centrally air conditioned having 10 escalators and 11 elevators with 100% power back-up facility. All in all, Mittal Mall offers a true ultra-modern shopping and entertainment experience with awesome convenience..
2.9 km / 1.8 miles from the hotel

Maharana Pratap Smarak

Prithviraj Smarak is a memorial of the Rajputh king, Prithviraj Chauhan. Placed on a hill-top, this neatly designed structure has become one of the best places to see in Ajmer. This spot also offers a good view of the valley below.
1.7 km / 1.05 mile from the hotel