Also called as the Cattle Fair, is the
2nd largest animal fair of India. Thousands of animals are gathered at
the cattle fair for trading. Traders come to buy and sell cows, bullocks
(Nagauri breed is renowned), oxen and camels.Activities
Various games are organized during this four day festival. Tug-of-war, camel races, cock fights etc. provide entertainment to the tourists and visitors. As the sun goes down, a joyous atmosphere is created by the folk music and dance, whose voices echo far and wide across the tranquil desert sand.
History
It was bestowed upon Balban as his jagir in 1242. Sher Shah captured Nagaur in 1542 A.D. Nagaur was a sarkar of Ajmer subah during Sur empire and later in Mughal empire. Emperor Akbar built the mosque here, and there is a shrine of the disciple of Mu'inuddin Chishti of Ajmer.
Badal Mahal, Sheesh Mahal & Hadi Rani Mahal are worth seeing. All three have exquisite 18th century frescos on the ceilings. There is also fascinating medieval air cooling system and an ornate old hammam, or bath.
Getting there
By Bus & Rail
You will get regular buses from Jodhpur to Nagaur. Nagaur is also connected by bus from other cities of Rajasthan. You can also take private taxi from Jodhpur.
Hotels
Luxurious tents
These time RTDC is not having Royal Tent Accommodations.
Other accommodations
Please visit our Hotel Directory to see all the hotels available in Nagaur.
Nagaur hotel directory and accommodation guide
Tour Operators
Since there are no local tour operators, you have to contact the tour operators at Jodhpur. And they will help you from arranging the visit to Nagaur.
Nagaur tour operators and travel agents
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