अजमेर
Rajasthan · Central Rajasthan · 486m
भारत की सबसे महत्वपूर्ण सूफी दरगाह — और पुष्कर पहुंचने के लिए सब जिस शहर से गुज़रते हैं।
Why Special
ख्वाजा मोईनुद्दीन चिश्ती की दरगाह शरीफ दुनिया की सबसे प्रतिष्ठित सूफी दरगाहों में से एक है। हर साल लाखों लोग आते हैं। अढ़ाई-दिन-का-झोंपड़ा मस्जिद की वास्तुकला अद्भुत है। ज़्यादातर लोग अजमेर को पुष्कर जाने का रास्ता समझकर शहर देखे बिना निकल जाते हैं।
Festivals & Events
Urs of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti
JanJanuary (1st-6th Rajab, Islamic calendar)
Six-day Sufi pilgrimage at the Ajmer Dargah Sharif with qawwali nights, langar distribution, and devotees from all faiths offering chadars at the saint's tomb.
The largest Sufi gathering in India; Ajmer Dargah is revered across religions and has been visited by Mughal emperors, British viceroys, and modern heads of state.
Infrastructure Reality
Network Coverage
Full coverage.
WiFi: Hotels
Medical & Emergency
Hospital: JLN Hospital Ajmer.
Ambulance: 108
Police: Multiple
Getting There
Jaipur 135km 2.5hrs.
Roads: Good.
Public transport: Trains/buses from Jaipur.
Fuel & Stay
Fuel: Ajmer town
Stay: ₹400-3000/night
50+ options (hotel, dharamshala)
Emergency: Available.
Helpline: Rajasthan Tourism
The stay decisions worth flagging in Ajmer.
Ajmer has no upgrade ladder in the conventional sense. There is no Taj, no Oberoi, no IHCL Seleqtions property in the city itself—Pratap Mahal (IHCL Seleqtions) is in Pushkar, 11km away. The ceiling in Ajmer is Mansingh Palace Hotel at ₹2,454–4,500/night on current OTAs, which is mid-range by any Rajasthan standard. If you're travelling for the Dargah and want a single-night base, the ₹1,000–2,000 gap between a clean guesthouse and Mansingh Palace buys you a verified #1 TripAdvisor ranking (912 reviews), a lake-facing rooftop, and a known chain's service baseline. If you want a fort-stay splurge in the region, the honest move is to book Pushkar or Khejarla and drive into Ajmer for the day—not to chase a ₹15–22k property in Ajmer that we cannot verify exists.
Mansingh Palace Hotel
A restored 150-year-old palace overlooking the Anasagar Lake with period architecture and modern comfort—the closest Ajmer has to a signature splurge property.
Hotel Diggi Palace
Independently run heritage property with character, courtyard gardens, and fair pricing that doesn't shortchange on cleanliness or service.
Rajput Haveli Hotel
Walking distance from the Ajmer Sharif Dargah and the old city bazaar—you can reach both on foot within 5 minutes.
Khejarla Fort Stay
A 300-year-old fortified haveli 40km from Ajmer in Khejarla village with overnight stays in actual fort rooms and village experiences—the kind of place that dominates Instagram for the right reasons.
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Neighborhood guide
Where to base yourself, by vibe.
Daily Budget Reality
Budget
₹1,000Mid-range
₹3,300Luxury
₹7,800💡 Pilgrimage city with affordable dharamshala stays; dargah area has cheap street food
Crowd Intelligence
⚠ Avoid weekends — crowded with day-trippers
Best days: Mon-Wed
Urs festival (variable dates) brings massive crowds. Dargah packed on Thursdays and Fridays year-round.
Food & Dining
Cuisine: Mughlai, Rajasthani
Famous for Sohan Halwa. Try Mango Masala near Dargah.
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सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ
Ajmer is home to the Dargah Sharif of Sufi saint Moinuddin Chishti, one of Islam's holiest sites in India. Millions of pilgrims visit annually. The city blends Hindu and Muslim traditions. Expect large crowds during Urs festival (death anniversary of the saint).
क्या पहनें
Conservative dress required at Dargah Sharif — cover head (scarves available outside), remove shoes, cover arms and legs. Women should wear loose clothing. Outside the Dargah, normal modest clothing is fine.
खाद्य सुरक्षा
Street food around Dargah area is heavy and oily — stick to busy stalls with high turnover. Bottled water only. The Dargah langar (free kitchen) serves safe, simple food. Avoid raw salads from roadside vendors.
सामान्य धोखाधड़ी से सावधान
- Forced flower/chadar offerings at Dargah entrance — men will drape flowers on you and demand ₹500-2000
- Self-appointed guides claiming to be official Dargah staff
- Shoe-keepers demanding inflated fees
- Shops near Dargah overcharging for religious items
कार्ड और नकद
Cash preferred everywhere. Limited card acceptance at hotels. ATMs available in main town but not near Dargah.
अंग्रेज़ी बोली जाती है
Low near the shrine and old city. Basic English at hotels and tourist offices. Hindi and Urdu are primary languages.
फ़ोन और SIM
Jio and Airtel 4G work well in Ajmer city. Signal may drop in crowded Dargah lanes. Buy SIM in Jaipur or Delhi for easier activation with passport and visa copy.
निकटतम दूतावास
Delhi — approximately 400 km (5-6 hours by road). US Embassy, UK High Commission, and most embassies located in Chanakyapuri, New Delhi.
Standard Indian e-Visa. No special permits required for Ajmer or Dargah visit.
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