Ajmer
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Ajmer has been, for time immemorial, a great centre of pilgrimage, for both Hindus and Muslims, a feature that gives the city its character. The city is a genuine amalgam of rich Hindu and Islamic heritage. The sacred lake of Pushkar believed by Hindus, to be as old as the temple of Brahma, has been a place of pilgrimage, for ages. The great Sufi saint Khwaja Moin-ud-din-Chisti of Persia, was buried here, and his Dargah is equally sacred for the followers of Islam, as well as Hinduism.
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Dargah In the heart of the city, is the tomb of saint Khwaja Moin-ud-din-Chisti, popularly known as Dargah Sharief. It has been, for long, a pilgrimage and spiritual centre, where followers of every creed and faith, Muslims and non - Muslims, flock to, all through the year.
Shah Jahan's Mosque, This mosque is the most beautiful of all the structures, in the Dargah precinct. It is made of white marble, delicately carved with
trellis-work.
The Museum, Emperor Akbar's royal residence, now serves as a museum, which houses an excellent collection of Mughal and Rajput armour, and some fine sculpture.
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Access by Air:
Jaipur (132 km) is the nearest airport.
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Access by Rail:
Regular train services connect Ajmer with important cities. Pink City, Chetak and Shatabdi Express, are the best trains for tourists from Delhi and Jaipur.
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Access by Road:
A dense network of bus services operates from Ajmer to key destinations around.
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