Nagaur, which has been immortalized by the bards in the Mahabharata and was once witness to the valor of the great Rao Amar Singh Rathor who challenged the mighty Mughal Empire, is part of the Great Indian Thar Desert. A fascinating Fair is held here towards the end of January-beginning February, every year. The Nagaur Cattle Fair marks the trading of cattle on an expansive and extensive scale. Reputed to be the second biggest cattle fair of Rajasthan, as many as 70, 000 bullocks, camels and horses, lavishly adorned with colorful accessories, are traded at the Nagaur Cattle Fair. Owing to the presence of this huge mélange of cattle which include oxen, sheep and cows and the impeccable quality of the cattle, this colorful fair has rapidly grown in importance and today enjoys a great reputation.
In addition to this huge animal exhibition, the other items that are also exhibited for trading here include wooden items, iron-crafts, camel leather accessories, etc. The noted Mirchi Bazaar or Red Chili Market of India, the biggest in India, is also organized and is a great draw!
Rajasthan Tours also organize special tours with lavish tented or hotel accommodation and other fascilities for tourists at this time. Depending on your budget and focus, you need to book well in time with Rajasthan Tours to avoid disappointment. Here, a fascinating potpourri of sports such as tug-of-war, camel races, bullock races and cockfights , entertainment by jugglers, puppeteers, storytellers, and campfire evenings reverberating to the haunting strains of Rajasthani music, leave you totally mesmerized!
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