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PILGRIMAGE · RAJASTHANAjmer
Home of the revered Ajmer Sharif Dargah and the gateway to Pushkar, a historic city ringed by hills and a lake.
A city of shared devotion
Ajmer is a historic city cradled by the Aravalli hills in central Rajasthan, best known for the Ajmer Sharif Dargah — the shrine of the Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti.
One of the most important Sufi pilgrimage sites in South Asia, the dargah draws people of all faiths, and the city around it is rich with lakes, old mosques, forts and Jain temples.
Just over the hill lies Pushkar, so Ajmer is very often visited together with it — a pairing of Sufi devotion and a sacred Hindu lake within a short drive.
Devotees gather at the Ajmer Sharif Dargah of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti.
Reasons to make the time
Ajmer Sharif
A revered Sufi shrine drawing all faiths.
Ana Sagar Lake
A historic lake with breezy pavilions.
Old monuments
Ancient mosques, forts and Jain temples.
Gateway to Pushkar
A short hop to the holy lake town.
Top sights in Ajmer
Photos via Wikimedia Commons
How to spend an hour or two
Visit the Dargah
Pay respects at the Ajmer Sharif shrine.
Relax at Ana Sagar
Walk the lakeside pavilions and gardens.
See Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra
Admire the carved ancient mosque.
Visit the Jain temples
See the golden Soniji Ki Nasiyan.
Add Pushkar
Drive over the hill to the holy lake town.
When to go
Comfortable weather for the shrine and sights.
Cooler and greener around the hills and lake.
Very hot; sightseeing is tiring by day.
🕌 The dargah is busiest on Thursdays, Fridays and during the annual Urs — expect big crowds then.
Timings & entry
- The dargah opens early and closes late; timings vary by season.
- Dress modestly and cover your head inside the shrine.
Getting there
By Air
Kishangarh (near Ajmer) and Jaipur are the nearest airports.
By Rail
Ajmer Junction is very well connected.
By Road
About 490 km from Ahmedabad; on the Jaipur route.
Know before you go
Ajmer FAQ
What is Ajmer famous for?
The Ajmer Sharif Dargah, the revered Sufi shrine of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, drawing pilgrims of all faiths.
How far is Ajmer from Pushkar?
About 15 km over a hill pass, which is why the two are usually visited together.
How far is Ajmer from Gujarat?
Roughly 490 km from Ahmedabad, with Ajmer Junction well connected by train.
When is the dargah busiest?
On Thursdays and Fridays and especially during the annual Urs festival.
What else is there to see in Ajmer?
Ana Sagar Lake, Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra, Taragarh Fort and the golden Soniji Ki Nasiyan Jain temple.
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