Ajmer

Best time to visit

October to March

Ajmer's climate is generally hot and dry during the summer months, with temperatures soaring during the peak summer season. The monsoon season brings relief from the heat, with heavy rainfall typically occurring from July to September, making the winter months from November to February the most pleasant.

Getting there & around

• Rail — Ajmer is connected by rail to major nearby cities.
• Road — National Highway 8 connects Ajmer to other cities.
• Auto-rickshaw — Auto-rickshaws are the common way to get around short distances.
• Cycle-rickshaw — Cycle-rickshaws are another popular mode of transportation within the city.

Before you go

• Check the urs dates against a Hijri calendar and then confirm locally
• because the start depends on a moon sighting. If you are going for the shrine rather than the crowd
• do not go during the urs. And the Government Museum is reported closed on Mondays and gazetted holidays.

Famous eateries & specialties

• Kesar Da Dhaba — Serves authentic Rajasthani cuisine, including dal baati churma and gatte ki sabzi
• Mughal Mahal — Famous for its rich and creamy kormas and biryanis
• Gangour ki Sabzi — A popular street food dish made with a sweet and spicy potato-based curry

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