A city of profound spiritual significance — the Dargah of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti draws millions of devotees of all faiths annually, making it one of the most visited Sufi shrines in the world. Pushkar, just 11km away, adds the sacred Hindu lake and the famous camel fair.
What a day here looks like
The things most people actually do in Ajmer, by time of day.
Morning
- Dargah Sharif Sufi shrine darshan2h · easy
- Pushkar lake ghats & Brahma Temple3h · easy
- Taragarh Fort hilltop hike2h · strenuous
Afternoon
- Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra mosque1h · easy
- Nasiyan Jain Temple gold hall1h · easy
Evening
- Ana Sagar Lake Daulat Bagh evening walk1h 30m · easy
About 10h 30m of activity in total — the planner spreads this across your days and fits travel time around it.
A plan from our planner, day by day
Generated by the same planner you'd use — not a sample someone wrote once.
- 1🙏 Spiritual Day5h out
- Dargah Sharif Sufi shrine darshan · morning, 2h
- Pushkar lake ghats & Brahma Temple · morning, 3h
First contact with the sacred energy here — check in, then head to the ghats or main temple at dusk.
- 2🏛️ Heritage Day5.5h out
- Taragarh Fort hilltop hike · morning, 2h
- Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra mosque · afternoon, 1h
- Nasiyan Jain Temple gold hall · afternoon, 1h
- Ana Sagar Lake Daulat Bagh evening walk · evening, 1.5h
Final day in Ajmer — these sites are clustered to minimise backtracking — history in a logical sequence.
Swap places, change the pace, set your own dates.
Plan my Ajmer tripMust-see highlights
Dargah Sharif (Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Sufi shrine)
Ajmer Sharif Urs festival (annual qawwali)
Ana Sagar Lake Daulat Bagh evening walk
Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra mosque carved screens
Taragarh Fort hilltop hike (12th c.)
Pushkar lake & 52 ghats day trip (11km)
Ajmer Government Museum (Akbari Fort)
Nasiyan (Red) Jain Temple gold hall
Mayo College heritage campus
Kishangarh miniature painting school (27km)
Brahma Temple Pushkar (rare)
Foy Sagar Lake sunset
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On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Ajmer Junction in town · Jaipur International (JAI) 135 km
Nearest transport
Stay options
In Oct, expect stays around 30% pricier than the base rate.
Best time to visit
October – March
How to get here
Jaipur → Ajmer
train · 2.5h
₹200
approx.
Delhi → Ajmer
train · 6h
₹400
approx.
Nearby attractions
Ajmer questions, answered
What is the best time to visit Ajmer?
The best months are January, February, November. October – March July scores lowest on weather and conditions.
How many days do you need in Ajmer?
Most people spend 2 days in Ajmer. There are around 6 main things to do, totalling roughly 11 hours of activity.
How do you get to Ajmer?
The nearest railway station is Ajmer Junction (in town) and the nearest airport is Jaipur International (JAI) (135 km). The cheapest common route is Jaipur → Ajmer by train, about ₹200 per person one way.
How much does a trip to Ajmer cost?
Stays start around ₹900 per night, with food about ₹350 per person per day.
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