Last November, I and my friend visited Ajmer. With no prior experience of wandering in the historical town of Rajasthan, I packed up my knickknacks and set for the trip. I was simply excited to be a part of this sudden trip and restricted myself to be lazy while during the journey. After a nine hour drive via hired Wagner, we reached Ajmer. A bit exhausted but managed to find us a comfy staying option. We booked a hotel-room in Hotel Sahil (2km away from the bus -stand) and refresh our body and mind, until the next fine morning
I usually start my day with Surya Namaskar and an hour of exercise. And so did I followed my routine there. After my friend woke up at 7am we scheduled our whole day trip to the historical corner of Ajmer. We had our breakfast here and no sooner we had decided to ask the hotel administration about the tourist bus or travel agency at Ajmer, then only the manager of the hotel directed a convenient way to explore the city. He helped us hire an Auto-rickshaw at reasonable fare and also provided a tour guide who was very friendly to us.

With following him we went to Taragarh Fort which was built in 1354 AD. God! For a moment, I went speechless to view its brilliant architecture. Well, I have a passion for photography and missed no chance to store its six imposing gates, decorated with sculptures of elephants. We then, stepped into the doorway to Miran Saheb ki Dargah, payed homage and the place.

Phew! It was hot at noon and we went for a break at Haveli Heritage Inn in the Kutchery road. The menu was so attractive that I could not resist myself without having Rajasthani dal-batti-choorma and ghewar (sweet Khoya). And after filling our breadbasket we took rest for a while and resumed our trip to the awe-aspiring center in Ajmer.

Our post lunch period followed the way to the double-storey Digambar Temple(Nasiyan Temple). Words are not enough to depicts this red-dyed shrine. The glass mosaic, the intricated precious stone, outlined with silver and gold work are simply great. My friend, has visited the place quite many a times and this time he has quoted down its historical nuances, instead of our guide.

It was on the verge of evening and we went for shopping at Ajmer Bazaar. As we entered the market we were mesmerized with the aroma of Ittar(a special perfume). We bought a few bottle of it and then set out to shop the Bandini saree for my Mom and embroidered Jodhpuri Jutis for myself and my sis. My friend is freaky about the glitzy contemporary jewelery and myself hanker after the beautiful wall paintings. Surprisingly, we had exchanged both the items at night in the hotel room. I bought him a fine pair of ear-rings, while he gifted me the popular Kishangarh miniature paintings. After having our dinner, we had an interesting chit-chat with the other guest at the hotel suit. It was about 11 pm , when we took our space into our bed.

Our 2nd morning and indeed the last day at Ajmer was truly worth-wording. Early morning, the tour-guide rang up and gave us the day-routine. Accordingly, after breakfast, we had prepared us for a holy trip to Dargah Sharif revered by the Mughal rulers. Both I and my friend are theist and believe to sprinkle any of our trip with the holy smoke of the Almighty. After paying homage to the tomb of a Sufi saint Khwaja Moin-ud-din Chisti and offering chaddar we stepped out of the temple.

I could not draw myself out of the religious thoughts, that Auto-rickshaw found the path to Akbar Palace and Museum, constructed in 1570. My friend was busy in handling his Sony Handy-cam, clicking the fine works of this elegant citadel, while I took active part in listing the glorying past behind this historical fort. Our tour guide has managed three entry pass to the museum, there and we had spend great hour inside the house. While crossing each and every block within the museum, I felt strange to find the aged old Rajput figurines, accompanying the Mughal treasures, which made me recall the recent movie 'Jodha Akbar'.

We were running short of time, or we could have explored the Ropangarh Fort, Ana Sagar and Durga Bagh, too. After the dinner session, we made a return journey to Delhi.

My Sir taught me ' Its better then never'. And as such, I have decided to make my second trip to Ajmer in the month of August, during the Urs festival and will surely feast my ears with the high-pitched Quallis at Dargah Sharif.