Ajmer City Guide

Local food includes Dal Baati Churma and Laal Maas. Mostly vegetarian options and limited international variety. Most places close by 10-11 PM; few late-night stalls.

Nightlife is limited with a few hotel bars. No clubs or late-night venues.

Few cafes offer decent coffee; tea is more common.

Tipping is appreciated but not required. 5-10% in restaurants if service charge not included. Rounding up fares common for taxis.

Buy SIM cards at authorized stores with a passport, visa, and photo. Airtel, Jio, and Vodafone Idea offer good coverage. eSIMs are available with some providers.

Main areas are reasonably clean but some parts have dust and litter. Waste pickup is regular but recycling is limited.

Some pharmacies open 24/7; few late-night shops; very limited late-night food or medical services.

Big supermarkets like Big Bazaar and Reliance Fresh have some international goods. Local markets offer fresh produce and spices. Shops open 10 AM to 9 PM; smaller shops close on Sundays.

Digital payments like UPI are common. Cards work in big shops but small vendors prefer cash or UPI.

ATMs from SBI, HDFC, ICICI, and Axis are common. They charge fees for foreign cards or other banks. Best to use ATMs near bank branches.

Schools like Mayo College and Sophia Senior Secondary teach mainly in English and Hindi. Contact schools for admissions details.

Very small digital nomad presence and no specific meetups or co-living.

Parks like Subhash Udhyan and Daulat Bagh provide green areas and shade for walking and running.

Good running routes by Ana Sagar Lake and in parks; be cautious running after dark; air can be dusty.

Gyms are available with standard facilities.

Tennis courts at sports clubs and Mayo College; booking required.

No padel courts found in Ajmer.

Yoga classes available, mostly traditional styles; few with English instruction.

Karate, Taekwondo, and local wrestling schools available. Few English-speaking instructors.

No skiing; no snow in Rajasthan.

Boating is available on Ana Sagar Lake, mainly during cooler months.

No surfing, Ajmer is inland.

No diving; no suitable water bodies.

Jawaharlal Nehru and Mittal hospitals have some English-speaking staff. Private hospitals offer better service. Pharmacies are many and often open late.

Tap water is not safe to drink. Use bottled or filtered water.

Parks like Subhash Udhyan and Daulat Bagh have playgrounds. Attractions like Ana Sagar Lake and Taragarh Fort are good for families.

Social acceptance is low with no safe spaces or events; discretion advised.

Limited pet-friendly places; vet services exist but no pet parks.