Dargah Sharif Ajmer
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Located in the heart of Rajasthan, Ajmer is its fifth largest town, a picturesque valley surrounded on all sides by the Aravalli range of mountains. The name of the city Ajmer was derived from “Ajay Meru” which locally means the invincible hill. Taragarh, India’s first fort was built her by Raja Ajay Pal Chauhan in the seventh century. Today, Ajmer serves as an important pilgrimage centre both for the Muslims and the Hindus. The Dargah Sharif which is the final lying place of Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Hasan Chisti is holy for the Muslims and the place serves as the base place for journey to Pushkar which is considered holy by Hindus, the Pushkar Lake being the abode of Lord Brahma.
Thus Ajmer perfectly symbolizes the Indian culture, ethnicities and co-existence of wide plethora of religion, culture, language and communities.
Railway Station
Ajmer Junction Railway Station
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The Ajmer junction railway station has five platforms and is very important and located in the heart of the city. The city has three other suburban stations and serves as the origin point for a number of long distance trains connecting all major cities of India. With nearly thirty long distance trains originating from the station, it is one of the busiest with passengers coming to and fro at all times of the day.
Cuisine
Rajasthan is a land known for its awesome food and Ajmer is no different. For a desert land, they offer a sumptuous meal platter cooked using unique ingredients and techniques that are authentic to the land having been passed on from generations to generations. Besan chakki, Dal baati, chaavadi, laapsi, meethe chawal, kadhi, makki ka saag are some of the very famous delicacies from around the area and cater to the taste buds of both vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike.
Ajmer Cuisine
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Many companies today have come up with services where you get to order food on train. All you have to do is log into the website and place the order or place a call. The companies do real time tracking of your train with the details provided and deliver your food to your seat. This way you get to order food for train journey in Ajmer railway station.
Make sure your visit to this ancient town with an interesting past is interesting enough along with good food.