Ajmer Sharif Dargah is also known as Ajmer Dargah. This place is sacred not only for Muslims but also for those who believe in different religions in India. Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti was a great Sufi saint and dedicated his entire life to the poor. Ajmer Sharif was built by the Mughal Emperor Humayun. The Dargah has various ingredients like Tombs, courtyards, and Daalaans. The major among these structures are - Nizam Gate, Buland Darwaza, Jama Masjid, Aulia Masjid, Mehfilkhana, and about a dozen of other prominent establishments.&nbsp;

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<li>Do not wear expensive jewellery and gadgets when you visit this place.</li>
<li>Keep your safety when you go to the Ajmer Sharif Dargah because lots of news come in newspapers like chain snatching and loots.</li>
<li>Wear simple and traditional clothes because this place is a Holy place.</li>
<li>Weather is too hot in the summer season because this place is situated in Rajasthan.</li>
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By Air: 
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<li>Approximately 135 kilometres from Ajmer city, the Sanganer Airport(Jaipur International Airport) located in Jaipur is the nearest airport to Ajmer and you can hire a taxi from there to Ajmer Sharif Dargah. Ajmer Sharif Dargah is located at a small distance of 2 km from Ajmer town in Rajasthan.</li>
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By Road: 
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<li>The Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation runs deluxe and semi-deluxe buses connecting Ajmer to nearby cities like Delhi, Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur and Jaisalmer. The nearest bus stand is the Ajmer Sharif Dargah bus stand.</li>
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By Train: 
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<li>Ajmer junction railway station is near Ajmer Sharif Dargah. You can hire a taxi or auto rickshaw to reach there from the station.</li>
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Ajmer Sharif Dargah is famous as a sacred destination. It is spiritual and peaceful. When you visit this Dargah; you will find it is a sacred place for all people who believe in different religions. The songs and qawwali are also organised in this Ajmer Sharif Dargah. It witnesses a massive influx of tourists throughout the year. So, the ambience and celebrations at this holy place are completely going to bewilder you.&nbsp;

Ajmer Dargah is a spiritual place and a very peaceful space. It is said that when the Sufi Saint Mohiddin Chishti Sahab turned 114 years old, he shut himself up for 6 days and gave up his life. Hazrat Khwaja Moin-Ud-Din Chishti is considered to be the propagator of the Islamic religion in India who has spread the religion of Islam. Ajmer Dargah is visited by thousands of people who believe in different religions. It is believed that every wish made with pure heart and intention at Dargah gets fulfilled.

It is believed that Salim Chishti Sahab who had turned 114 years old, after which he kept himself locked for 6 days and sacrificed his life, on this occasion, a festival is celebrated there at Ajmer Sharif Dargah. The main entrance of the holy tomb remains closed at night but on this occasion, the doors of this dargah are open for 2 to 3 hours which looks amazing. Ajmer Sharif Dargah is decorated in a grand way, decorated with very nice lights, and looks bright.

This dargah was built by the Mughals in the Mughal architecture style in the 13th century. Many types of qawwali and famous songs are organised in this dargah. Dargah is guarded by silver railings and marble screens. Outside of the Dargah, there is a small market where pilgrims can buy offerings. You can see various khadims and fakirs in the Dargah.

The best time to visit Ajmer Sharif is in the first six days of the Rajab month. Because the famous Urs fair was organised at the same time. Dargah is filled with pilgrims in the Rajab month. Also, the best months to visit Ajmer Sharif Dargah are October to March which includes the monsoon and winter seasons when the weather remains pleasant.

Timings: 
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<li>Winters: 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM,&nbsp;</li>
<li>Summers: 5:00 AM - 8:45 PM</li>
<li>Closed for Khidmat: 2:50 PM to 4:00 PM; on Thursdays, 2:20 PM to 3:30 PM</li>
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Entry fee: No fee for visiting this place&nbsp;

Dress code: Head covered and simple attire&nbsp;

A Guide to Ajmer Sharif Dargah, Rajasthan

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