This
Eight days fair held every year during the month of Jan-Feb, is popularly known
as the Cattle fair and is the second largest in Rajasthan. Nagaur Town is the
most picturesque of Rajput townships.
Nagaur is a sea of animals, trading over 70,000 bullocks, camels and horses
every year. The bullocks are known for their fleetness. Not only are the animals
lavishly decorated, even their owners flaunt wearing colourful turbans and long
moustaches.
Sports like tug-of-war, camel races, bullock races and cock fights; jugglers;
puppeteers, story-tellers; and exciting campfire evenings are held to entertain
the tourists.
Folk music of the Jodhpur variation echoes the tranquil desert sand. Nagaur
is well connected to the major cities by road and rail. Nearest airport is Jodhpur,
some 135kms away.
Shearing sheep, handsome marwari horses to spices all compiled in one fair.
Attractions include the mirchi bazaar (largest red-chilly market of India),
wooden items, iron-crafts and camel leather accessories.
Nagaur City, Rajasthan Major Destinations
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