Across the plains
From Tonk, the road heads west across the flat plains of the Banas basin towards Ajmer, entering the city from the east. At about 140 km, a household loaded at dawn is usually unloaded by mid-afternoon. Agree the expected arrival in writing.
Leaving Tonk
Homes in the old city near the havelis may need goods carried or shuttled; colonies on the highway are quickest.
Where in Ajmer
Ajmer's old city, around the dargah and Diggi Bazaar, has narrow lanes where trucks can't go. Vaishali Nagar, the Civil Lines and the areas around Ana Sagar are more open, and newer colonies spread along the Jaipur and Beawar roads. Tell the mover the exact address.
The Urs
During the annual Urs at the dargah of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, very large numbers of pilgrims come to Ajmer, and the old city is packed for days. Many Tonk families attend. Choose a date well clear of it.
Heat
Both towns are extremely hot from about April to June. Load at first light, keep medicines and electronics in your car, and seal cartons against dust.
November to February is usually the most comfortable window.
Schools, railways and transfers
Ajmer's schools, the state education board, railway workshops and government offices draw families from Tonk. If an employer is paying, ask what documents they need; every mover we work with provides a GST invoice.
Festival dates
Eid, Muharram, Diwali, Holi and the Pushkar fair in October or November keep crews busy. Book early if your date falls near one.
Rugs, books and textiles
Ask for namda and other rugs to be rolled, old books packed in small, strong cartons, and textiles folded in clean, sealed boxes.
Apartments in Ajmer
Newer apartment blocks may ask for notice of a move, set loading hours and need a lift booking. Ask the association a week ahead; our guide to society NOCs and lift bookings explains what to ask.
Packing for heat and dust
Ask for every carton seam taped, mattresses and sofas wrapped, and wooden furniture covered in blankets.
Kishangarh's marble market
Close to Ajmer, Kishangarh is one of India's biggest marble markets, with showrooms lining the highway. If your new home is in Kishangarh, give the exact address; some colonies are behind the marble yards.
Pushkar next door
Pushkar, with its lake and Brahma temple, lies just beyond Ajmer over the Nag Pahar ridge. During the Pushkar fair in October or November, traffic between the two is heavy.
Jobs and transfers
Ajmer's railway workshops, the education board and many government offices bring transfers from Tonk. If an employer is paying, keep its relocation paperwork handy.
Settling in
Ask about water timings and power backup, and book internet as soon as you have the address. Hindi and Urdu are widely spoken at both ends. Our guide to address changes after moving lists the records to update.