Body: Ajmer, a bustling chaotic especially because of the Muslim pilgrims who head to the city to visit the holy shrine of Khwaja Muin-ud-din Chishti, is certainly a destination for those who are looking for a religious break at a tranquil location. Housing one of the most venerated Muslims’ religious sites, Khwaja Muin-ud-din Chishti’s shrine known as the Dargah and many other Hindu temples, no doubt the religious facet of the city is one prime aspect of tourism in the city. Each year devotees flock to this little city in the counts of ten and thousands, making it one of the most visited destinations in the country.

Aptly located in the state of Rajasthan, the city is also widely known as the gateway to another supremely Hindu religious site and the former hippy hangout, Pushkar. As far as tourism in the city goes, it won’t take long for one to get done with exploring all the attractions of the city. Ideally a day or two, is sufficient enough for touring the city and everything from accommodation, splurge, travel, to touring can be done without making the wallets too loose, hence the city makes one fine option for budget holidays.

 




For an admirer of history and architecture, Ajmer offers plenty of rewarding opportunities to explore and get stunned. Several superb exhibits of early Muslim architectures dot the city. The Dargah itself is one fine visual delight to the onlookers. In addition, there are several beautiful Mughal structures within the Dargah precinct, the Shah Jahan’s Mosque being one among the best. It is a beautiful structure made up of white marble containing delicately carved trellis-work. Another must visit place in the city is the former royal residence of Emperor Akbar, which is now transformed into a fantastic museum consisting of a good collection of Mughal and Rajput belongings, armour, and fine sculptures.

For those who like to admire the combination of nature and men’s creativity, there is a beautiful artificial lake of Ana Sagar and a garden at the vicinity. These places belong to the most popular places to visit in Ajmer , and are quite popular among the tourists as well as locals for sightseeing, picnics, retreating, and meditation.

 




Another interesting activity that one can relish while exploring the enchanting regions of Ajmer is the camel ride. There is a 3 hours long excursion organized on every morning and evening, letting the tourists to best explore the city and its surroundings riding a camel. It is simply a must try as it is one cool way of understanding the city.

One thing about Ajmer tourism that one can be certain is that of a content stay at the finest hotels in Ajmer . There is no dearth of hotels in the city, making one pick the best hotel that suits all his needs and expectations. Hotel Star, Hotel Prithviraj, and Hotel Sobhraj some of the highly rated mid-range hotels in the city. In addition, those who seek luxury can select from the uber-luxurious hotels, such as Paradizzo Resort and Welcome Heritage Bijay Niwas Palace.

Body: Matheran, one among the places in India that simply delight every visitor heading to the town, is the closest hill station to Mumbai and is set in the verdant regions of Sahyadri Hill Range. It is arguably the most unspoiled hill station in the southern part of the nation, as no motor-vehicle is allowed within the town’s limits.

Tourism wise, it is a perfect destination to retreat/unwind. Cool weather, virgin forests, everlasting hills, beautiful meadows, sparkling water bodies, vast valley, number of lookout points, and rich-diverse flora and fauna; what is there not to like in the hill town. Tourism is slowly and steadily taking its pace in the region. It is yearlong flocked by the locals of Mumbai, Pune, and other neighbouring cities. It is the perfect place to meditate, rejuvenate, practice Yoga, picnic, trek, and hitch-hike. A good thing about the town is that it remains favourable for visit in all months in a year. It is set on a plateau and is considerably cooler than Mumbai. However, many recommend to visit the town during monsoon and post-monsoon, as it is at these time period, when the town becomes a complete bliss. All the lakes and waterfalls become full of glittering water and the whole region freshens itself with the first rain.

Replete with number of places to visit in Methran and several interesting activities, a trip to the city is an adventure to embark. Besides, the town also provides one a must-needed break from the typical city life. Being in the town gives one the opportunity to relax-rejuvenate at a tranquil place, being surrounded by unspoiled-unpolluted greenery.

The lookout points of the town are very popular for viewing sunrise and sunset. In fact, all the lookout points offer the best views of sunrise, sunset, and the valley. There is a beautiful lake called the Charlotte Lake, right at the middle of dense forest, with clear sparkling water and cool breeze. It is one of the best venues in the region to relax and take pleasure of nature’s delights. Another popular tourist point in the town is the One Tree Hill. It is a unique hill, as there is just one big tree growing on the region. In addition to these, the other not-to-miss places in the town include: Panorama point, Heart Point, Monkey Point, Honeymoon Hill, Lords Point, Artist Point, Khandala Point, and Sunset(Porcupine) Point.

Another must-do activity in Matheran that worth mentioning is Valley Crossing from Honeymoon Point to Louisa Point. There is a U-shaped mountain and one has to cross the valley from one end to other, hanging on a rope 1000 feet above the valley. It is seriously not for the faint-hearted.

Being one of the most popular hill stations in the nation, accommodation in Matheran is excellent. There are plenty of Matheran Hotels , ranging from humble cheap hotels to ultra-luxurious hotels. Adamo The Resort, West – End Hotel, Lords Central Hotel, Horseland Hotel And Mountain Spa, Hotel Cecil, Adamo The Village, and The Verandah In the Forest are some of the top rated hotels. If you are a vegetarian then Gujarat Bhavan Hotel is the ideal accommodation for you.