Updated Jan 27, 2026
KEY STATS
542K
Population
8 km2
Area
78 Mbps
Internet
UTC+05:30
Timezone
KQH (23km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Pilgrims circle the marble domes of Ajmer Sharif Dargah in this Rajasthan city, infusing the air with Sufi qawwali chants and the scent of rose offerings. Digital nomads enjoy affordable stays near Pushkar's lakes, with decent connectivity suiting short creative retreats amid arid hills and bustling bazaars.
QUICK FACTS
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
78 Mbps internet — adequate for most digital work
Climate
Year-round average of 23C — near-ideal temperatures
A mid-sized city of 542,321 people
INFRASTRUCTURE
476 total POIs 56.1 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
66
Cafes
26
Bars
1
Fast Food
9
Shopping
Supermarkets
5
Convenience
14
Shopping Malls
1
Healthcare
Hospitals
58
Clinics
16
Pharmacies
10
Education
Schools
9
Universities
1
Libraries
3
Recreation
Parks
48
Playgrounds
4
Sports
19
Cinemas
2
Museums
1
Theatres
2
Transport
Bus Stops
2
Train Stations
11
Fuel Stations
12
Services
Banks
2
ATMs
9
Post Offices
4
Police
1
Fire Stations
1
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
78 Mbps
Download
76 Mbps
Upload
21ms
Latency
4,562
Tests
1,393
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Mar - May
16°
J
17°
F
19°
M
23°
A
26°
M
28°
J
29°
J
28°
A
26°
S
23°
O
19°
N
17°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 22.6 C Range: 15.9 - 29.2 C Rain: 706 mm/year Sunshine: 3,483 h/year
CITY SCORES
87.3
Nomad Index
B
Livability
37.5
Culture
60.7
Overall
AIRPORT
KQH
Kishangarh Airport Ajmer
23 km from center
~41 min ride
FUN FACTS
It lies at the centre of Rajasthan, earning it the nickname the Heart of Rajasthan.
Ajmer is surrounded by the Aravalli Mountains.Ajmer has been a municipality since 1869.
Ajmer has been selected as one of the heritage cities for the HRIDAY and Smart City Mission schemes of the Government of India.
It served as their capital until the 12th century CE.
A Gujarati historic novel named Gujaratno Jay written by Zaverchand Meghani, based on various Jain Prabandhas, describes the city as sapādalakṣaṇa (સપાદલક્ષણ).
EXTERNAL LINKS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Ajmer known for?
Pilgrims circle the marble domes of Ajmer Sharif Dargah in this Rajasthan city, infusing the air with Sufi qawwali chants and the scent of rose offerings. Digital nomads enjoy affordable stays near Pushkar's lakes, with decent connectivity suiting short creative retreats amid arid hills and bustling bazaars.
How fast is the internet in Ajmer?
Ajmer has an average download speed of 78 Mbps and upload speed of 76 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Ajmer?
Ajmer has an average year-round temperature of approximately 22.6 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Ajmer?
Ajmer is served by KQH (Kishangarh Airport Ajmer), approximately 23 km from the city center.
What is the population of Ajmer?
The population of Ajmer is approximately 542K.
What infrastructure does Ajmer have?
Ajmer has 476 mapped points of interest, including 66 restaurants, 58 hospitals, 9 schools.
What country is Ajmer in?
Ajmer is located in Rajasthan.
