Ajmer is a town in Rajasthan, a northern Indian province. West of the artificial Ana Sagar Lake in town is Ajmer Sharif Dargah, the Islamic Sufi saint Garib Nawaz’s domed shrine. Nearby, the Ajmer Government Museum now houses a 16th-century palace designed by the Mughal emperor Akbar, showcasing arms and stone sculptures. Mayo College displays paintings and birds in a museum at the Indo-Saracenic – style. Ajmer is beautiful, and here are a list of 18 best places to visit in Ajmer on your trip to Rajasthan.

Ajmer Sharif Dargah

Dargah Sharif, Moinuddin Chishti’s tomb is one of India’s holiest sites of worship, not just for Muslims but also adherents of all religions. Being the final resting place of Gharib Nawaz Moin-ud-din Chisti, it has made a huge contribution to spreading Islam’s ethical and moral ideals among the people. It is the most popular if not the most popular places to visit in Ajmer.

Ana Sagar Lake

Ana Sagar is an artificial lake built by Anaji Chauhan, grandfather of the last independent Hindu king Prithvi Raj Chauhan in the 12th century A.D. This lake is spread over 13 kms and features marble pavilions and gardens that were later added by Mughals. If you are in Rajasthan and visiting Ajmer, this is one of the most popular places to visit in Ajmer.

Adhai Din ka Jhopra

Adhai Din ka Jhopara is a masjid built by Qutub-ud-Din-Aibak, Delhi’s first sultan in 1199 AD.

Akbar’s Palace

Established in 1500AD as the place where he and his troops stayed at Ajmer, Akbar’s palace is situated in the city centre and is a big tourist magnet.

Nareli Jain temple

Nareli Jain temple is located at the outskirts of Ajmer. Roughly about 7 km away. The temple is beautifully built out of marble with angular and strikingly attractive designs and is a one of the best places to visit in Ajmer.

Clock tower

Clock Tower, located on Church Road, Alwar, is a royal façade of the ancient Rajput kingdom that gives a commanding view of the nearby area.

Durga Bagh gardens

Daulat Bagh is a charming garden on the banks of the majestic Ana Sagar Lake, with a beautiful background called Shimla. Built by Maharaja Mangal Singh, this is one of the best places to visit in Ajmer.

Kishangarh City

Named as India’s marble city, Kishangarh City is in itself a tourist spot as the city is renowned for its art and culture, Bani Thani painting style, and the Kishangarh fort.

Ajmer Jain Temple

So-called Red Temple, Soniji Ki Nasiyan is a Jain temple dedicated to the first Jain Tirthankara. This beautiful temple is one of the best places to visit in Ajmer.

Abdullah Khan’s tomb

This magnificent memoir was designed by the two sons of Abdullah Khan and because of its historical significance, this simple but elegant tomb is one of Ajmer’s main attractions.