Ajmer

About Ajmer

Ajmer is known across India for Khwaja Garib Nawaz Dargah — people of all faiths come for dua and langar. Ana Sagar lake is nice for evening walks; Taragarh fort looks over the town. Ajmer and Pushkar are only a short drive apart — easy to do both.

Must-Visit Places in Ajmer

Editor-curated must-visit attractions and landmarks in Ajmer

Best Time to Visit Ajmer

Plan your trip around the right season

Oct-MarBest Window

Why visit

Comfortable weather for Ajmer Sharif Dargah, Ana Sagar Lake, and the old city. Good base for a Pushkar day trip too.

Keep in mind

Urs festival at the Dargah draws massive crowds. The city gets very full during this period.

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Apr-Jun

Why visit

Shorter queues at the Dargah on weekdays. Hotel rates are lower.

Keep in mind

Rajasthan summer heat makes afternoon outdoor time uncomfortable.

Jul-Sep

Why visit

Ana Sagar Lake fills up and the surrounding area looks greener.

Keep in mind

Humidity and rain can disrupt outdoor plans and lake-side walks.

How to Reach Ajmer

Intercity connectivity and travel options

Jaipur, Jodhpur, or Udaipur airports plus Indian Railways on the Delhi–Mumbai/Rajasthan corridors; NH grid links major towns.

Getting Around Ajmer

Local transport and practical tips

Getting Around

Autos, app cabs, and cycle-rickshaws in old cores; hire taxis for fort or temple day loops.

Quick Tip

Midday heat on open fort ramps is harsh—sightsee early; festival weeks spike hotels and return taxis.

Best Areas to Stay in Ajmer

Pick the right neighbourhood for your trip

Dargah Bazaar / Nizam gate belt

Pilgrimage-first trips

Walkable nights near Ajmer Sharif and evening Ana Sagar breezes without repeated autos.

Diggi Bazaar / Mayo College side

Quieter colonial wards

Leafier pockets when festival crowds pack the inner dargah lanes.

Railway colony / Jaipur Road hotels

Transit + highway hops

Straightforward rail and Volvo drops before Pushkar day trips or onward Rajasthan loops.