Get Clicked Here! Why Ajmer Fort For Your Pre-wedding Shoot

Between all the hustle and chaos of planning your wedding after the date is set and all the basics are done and dusted, the stress might get to you and one aspect of the courtship period we love is the overwhelming feelings and brewing romance between the couple. To capture these feelings in the appropriate setting is crucial to the whole process of your pre-wedding shoot. So, we suggest you take a small drive or trip to this small city in Rajasthan called Ajmer which boasts a quaint and brilliant piece of regal architecture called the Ajmer Fort also commonly known as the Akbari Fort.

While most people in Indian flock to common destinations for a pre-wedding shoot we suggest this offbeat palace in the middle of a small city which offers the best of everything starting from the view to a regal backdrop which is not very overwhelming yet adequate to make an impression.

A modern necessity, the pre-wedding shoot is the perfect opportunity to capture the romance without the bustle of a wedding, so check out this royal location which will make for the perfect set for your Bollywood style pictures from the intimate shots to these classic pre-wedding photoshoot poses, this fort will help you get the best of it all.

1. History of the fort

The Ajmer Fort is located in the heart of the city on Museum Road and is open from 10am to 5pm through the week. Maintaining memories of the Mughal empire, the massive fort built in 1570 AD has been a testament of time and history.

The fort is well maintained and boasts of great architectural designs which would fare well in your pre-wedding shoot owing to its regal authenticity and striking features. Commissioned to be built by Emperor Akbar himself, the fort which was the residence of Prince Salīm, the emperor's son, now houses Mughal and Rajput armour collection as a museum.

This Ajmer Fort is not only off-beat and less known but is well maintained and thus would make for the perfect photo ops...after all your pre-wedding shoot deserves nothing less than a majestic palace. 

Tip: The Ajmer Fort & Museum also conducts sound and light show based on a schedule depending upon the weather every evening. You can always catch this show or use the delicate lighting in the quint city for your pre-wedding shoot.

2.  Why choose Ajmer Fort?

While many couples stick to beaches and mountains, landmark locations like India Gate and Taj Mahal, India offers the best locations for a pre-wedding shoot with something for every couple. At the end of the day, we all want something special and exclusive to our self, while we cannot promise exclusivity with the Ajmer Fort, we have to say the vibe and inherent regality of this decades-old fort will make up for it.

There is something romantic about discovering a new place together, about going to an off-beat location, the excitement building through the journey and all of this will reflect against the glorious backdrop of the Ajmer Fort in your pre-wedding shoot.

3. How to get there?

The Akbari Fort also known as Ajmer Fort is right in the middle of Ajmer in Rajasthan. A 2 and a half hour drive from Jaipur and 7 hours away from Delhi, Ajmer is well connected to these two cities and can be accessed from these two spots no matter where you come from.

Ajmer has Kishangarh Airport which has limited flights but the good news is there is a direct line, run by Spice Jet, from Delhi to Ajmer daily. There are also several train options which have a minimum duration of 6 hours. With the exclusivity and the opportunity to explore a new place, this Ajmer Fort offers we cannot help but advocate this among pre-wedding shoot locations near Jaipur. There are several other spots in the city you can check out and also the location provides excellent hotels with top-notch hospitality.

There is something very special about photoshoots in palaces, forts and places of historical significance because of its delicate and intricate beauty. The landscape, the well-planned structures and the sheer brilliance of it altogether are what makes Ajmer Fort a special location for a pre-wedding shoot.

After all, it is all about the perfect picture and location to capture your story and feelings. You must decide your outfits and time of the shoot with the photographer before actually hitting the road. Take some options to find the best-suited outfit for the shoot and pick some good pre-wedding shoot props like umbrellas if it's a rainy day, pick out the best shades if you choose the morning or even a grand outfit for the night.

Also, keep some pose ideas ready to avoid the end moment jitters and get the shots you went all the way there for! These small details make for a fun time and also a fun shoot, so we hope you consider a trip to the small city of Ajmer and check out the historic Ajmer Fort!

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