Pushkar Lake

Pushkar is a small town located at a distance of 11 km from Ajmer in Rajasthan. It is famous all over the country as the most important pilgrimage visited by people all round the year. The Pushkar lake and the Brahma temple are the major attractions here.
The sacred Pushkar Lake is said to have been created by the falling of lotus from the hand of Lord Brahma, the creator of the universe. It is believed to be as old as the creation. The lake is one of the most holy spots in the town, and it is said that a single dip in the waters of lake on Kartika Poornima is same as performing yagnas for several hundred years.
This enigmatic lake has fifty-two bathing ghats, built around it. The water around each ghat is supposed to have special powers. The Naga Kund is considered to give fertility, Roop Tirth bestows beauty and charm, the water of Kapil Vyapi Kund is said to have powers to cure leprosy and a dip in the Mrikand Muni Kund gives the blessing of wisdom.
The Pushkar lake is encompassed by hills on three sides and desert on the other side. It is saaid that the cave of Saint Agasthya was located on the snake mountain here. Itis also believed that Kalidasa, the great poet of the ancient times, chose this place as his locale for his Sanskrit drama, Shakuntalam.

Ana Sagar Lake

View Of Ana Sagar From Taragarh

Built By Shah Jahan

Lake Side Marble Pavallion

Ghat On The Lake

Lake Side Settlement

The beauty of Ajmer is known to the travelers very well. The city is visited by thousands every year chiefly for the holy shrine of Dargah Sharif, Ajmer which has been the major crowd puller. But the other attractive proposition of the city that too has played an important role in the beautification of Ajmer is the famous Ana Sagar Lake, Ajmer. The lake has been an outstanding landmark of the city from the 11th century and has served to the cause of the city as well.
The Ana Sagar Lake was built by King Anaji during 1135-1150 AD. King Anaji was the grandfather of Prithvi Raj Chauhan and he built the landscape for the better cause of the society. Presently the lake acts as a major reason for increase in the popularity of Tours to Ajmer. The Ana Sagar Lake in Ajmer in India is probably the largest and most popular Lakes and Gardens in Ajmer.
The lake was built in the 12th century by putting up a dam across the Luni River and the lake was named after the then ruler of Ajmer Anaji Chauhana. The lake is surrounded by some of the marvelous piece of attractions of the city like the Daulat Bagh that was built by Shah Jahan and is built completely by marble stones. Surprisingly the lake dries up completely during the summers.
The Ana Sagar Lake is surrounded by many other attractions like the temple of Khobra Behroon which lies on the southern bank of the lake. The temple’s name is derived from the word khobra, which means `mischievous’, and according to tradition a newly wed couple must pay their respects to the temple. The lake is an artificial creation that has been a lifeline for the people of Ajmer in the past. The lake still serves as a lifeline of beauty to the city to the locals and the visitors as well.
The best time to visit the Ana Sagar Lake, Ajmer is between the months of October to March when the climate remains cool and the water level up to the mark.

Subash Bagh And Daulat Bagh

The splendor of the city of Ajmer attracts thousands from all over the world. The city has earned fame in the tourism map of the country for the famous Dargah Sharif, Ajmer and many other religious shrines. The city plays host to more than a million pilgrims every year and is a major pilgrimage for Islam. Another facet of the city that has been drawing lot of travelers to the city as well is the Lakes and Gardens in Ajmer. The city is adorned by many lakes and gardens that have accentuated the beauty of the place for centuries and the Subash Bagh and Daulat Bagh, Ajmer is one of them. The garden was built by Shah Jahan on the Eastern banks of the Anna Sagar Lake.
Amidst the buildings and the various constructions of the city the Subash Bagh and Daulat Bagh provides the sheer relief to the locals and the visitors with its greenery. The garden is adorned by a beautiful "Baradari" and the numerous trees. The garden was named as Daulat Bagh by Shah Jahan which has recently been changed to Subhas Bagh by the authority.
The beautiful garden built by Shah Jahan is punctuated by the beautiful white marbles lying on the eastern banks of the Anna Sagar Lake.
The garden shines like a jewel in the throne of Ajmer which attracts many tourists. The Subash Bagh and Daulat Bagh in Ajmer in India is a must visit for the tourists while on a Tour to Ajmer.