The city of Ajmer is situated at an elevation of 486 m above the sea level, surrounded by Aravalli Mountains. It is placed on the lower slopes of Taragarh Hill. The city is located almost at the centre of Rajasthan state. Towards the north of Ajmer is the artificial Anasagar Lake. This city has a hot semi-arid climate. High temperatures prevail almost throughout the year. The monsoon brings heavy showers and even thunderstorms. Winters are moderate here.
Presently, Ajmer is well connected with rail and road routes. The work for connecting it through airways is already underway.
Rail: The Ajmer Railway Station is a prominent one on the Jaipur-Ahmedabad line. The electrification of this rail route is under progress.
Road: The Golden Quadrilateral connects the city through NH8 with other major cities. There are many bus and taxi services available for Ajmer from Jaipur, Jodhpur and Delhi. Local buses make runs around the city and to nearby places like Pushkar.
There a Mahila Mandi (Women’s Market) where ladies can shop for odnis, sarees, lehengas and table covers with traditional works of Rajasthan on them. From other markets, men can buy turban fabrics with tie and die work on them. Pushkar has very colourful and vibrant markets established in narrow lanes where different souvenirs and handicrafts can be bought. Camel Safari in Pushkar is also very popular.
