Ajmer
 The city of Ajmer lies in the heart of Rajasthan, some 130 km west of Jaipur. Literally an oasis surrounded by the rocky Aravalli hills Ajmer is a major tourist destination because of its eventful history, spiritual sites and the neighbouring village of Pushkar. Witness to the rise and fall of several kingdoms, Ajmer's history tells the tales of great romances, heroism and valour. The social fabric in Ajmer is a truly secular one with both Hindus and Muslims cutting across religious divides to revere its holy land. The Dargah of Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti, located at the end of a dusty alley in the main market, makes Ajmer an important pilgrim centre for Muslims from all parts of the world and Pushkar is the abode of Lord Brahma, which devout Hindus aspire to visit at least once in their lifetime. As an important tourist destination the ins and outs of travel in Ajmer are well documented in many a tourist guide. And having access to reliable information is important in this city where there is a friendly 'guide' at every corner.
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Weather and Best Time to Visit:
Ajmer has a typical desert type climate with hot summers and cold winters and a sharp difference in day and night temperatures in both summer and winter. Average summer temperatures stand at around 38° C maximum and minimum temperatures of 27°C. Cold nights and warm sunny days characterise winter months with average highs of 23°C and minimum temperatures of 5°/4° C. Ajmer receives around 40-50cm of precipitation in the rainy season between July and September.
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Access to Ajmer
Air:
The nearest airport, Jaipur, is 132 km away.
Road: There are buses from Ajmer to Jaipur every 15 minutes,
some non-stop. The 131km trip takes 2 1/2 hours. State transport buses
also go to Jodhpur, Udaipur, Chittorgarh, Kota, Bundi, Ranakpur,
Bharatpur and Bikaner. In addition, buses frequently leave for Agra and
for Jaisalmer. Also available are private buses to Ahmedabad, Udaipur,
Jodhpur, Jaipur, Mt Abu, Jaisalmer, Bikaner, Delhi and Mumbai.
Rail:
Regular train services link Ajmer with important cities. It connects
with Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Jodhpur, Ahmedabad.
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