NAGAUR
 Nagaur, a desert town, is located in the Jodhpur division of the state of Rajasthan. Previously known as Ahichhatrapur, Nagaur holds prominence for formerly being a hotly contested seat of power between the sultans of Delhi, Gujrat and Marwar. Later on, Nagaur came under the Mughals and developed into a Sarkar (division) under the Ajmer Subah province. After some time, the Mughal Emperor Shahjahan handed the rule of the city to Amar Singh Rathore who belonged to the royal family of Marwar.
Nagaur has been a historical town and famous for its imposing fort and the annual cattle fair which catches the attention of a lot of tourists every year. Scores of good-looking temples and interesting monuments could easily be seen all over the town.
Best time to visit :The best time to travel to Nagaur is from mid October to mid March.
Tourist Attractions in Nagaur
Some of the well-known tourist attractions you can visit when you travel to Nagaur are listed below:
Nagaur Fort
Nagaur Fort, situated in the heart of the town, is rated among the best example of a Bhumi Durg (land fort) in Rajasthan. The fort is finely protected by gigantic gates and ramparts on all sides. This splendid fort has a number of palaces, temples, mosques, gardens and fountains. A tour to Nagaur will take tourists to one of the most remarkable forts in Rajasthan.
Nagaur Fair
Nagaur Fair is also popularly known as the Cattle Fair. This fair is held for four-day affair days annually during the month of Magh (Jan-Feb). A tour to Nagaur will take tourists to a sleepy town which get transformed into a hub of activity during the Nagaur fair. More so, the fair is rated the second largest fair in Rajasthan.
In the fair, cattle trading is a traditional norm. Apart from that, tourists also get to enjoy camel races, cockfights and bullock races in the fair. Tourists those visit Nagaur and the fair find an opportunity to enjoy folk musicians, puppeteers, jugglers and storytellers as soon as the night descend upon the fair. Overall, a tour to Nagaur and Nagaur lends an amazing experience to tourists from all across the globe.
Tarkeen Dargah
A very revered place for the Sufis, Tarkeen Dargah is the dargah of Khwaja Hamiduddin Nagauri, who was also one of the chief disciples of Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti of Ajmer.
How to reach Nagaur
By Air
The nearest airport is Jodhpur, which is 135 km away.
By Rail
Trains connect Nagaur to cities like Jodhpur, Jaipur, Bikaner and Delhi via Merta Road.
By Road
Buses connect Nagaur to all the major cities of Rajasthan.
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