Hotel Mansingh Palace, (Ajmer)

130 km southward from Jaipur. Ajmer is an oasis of religious sanctity. The harmonious blend of Hinduism and Islam gives this town a unique character. Muslims from many parts of the world come to worship at the shrine Kwaja Moinuddin Chisti. Even the great Emperor Akbar came here to seek solace. Other places of interest include Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra, a pillared mosque of red sandstone; the 12th century artificial lake, Ana Sagar, Nasiyan, the Jain temple.

11 km away is the placid green Pushkar lake nestling in the rolling hills, one of the holiest of Hindu Pilgrims centres. Every year in November, Pushkar comes alive in colors, sounds and excitement at one of India's biggest cattle fairs when over 100,000 lacs of people gather here. The sacred lake of Pushkar believed by Hindus to be as old as creation has the extent temple to Brahma, the only Brahma temple in the world.

Accommodation

Designed as an 18th century "fortress", the 60 well furnished rooms and the "Family suites" are an architectural marvel, are centrally air-conditioned and have attached baths and running hot and cold water.

Facilities & Services