The Riveting Nagaur Fair Rajasthan

Nagaur District, with a vast terrain spreading over 17, 718 sq kms and a fascinating geographical spread which includes plains, hills as well as sand mounds, is not only a part of the Great Indian Thar Desert as such, but also replete with numerous tales of valor by the erstwhile rulers of this state. It is also home to the charming town of Nagaur, near Jodhpur.

Here, the sounds of desert silence are converted into a noisy clatter of sound and color at the Nagaur Fair Rajasthan, every January-February. Fairs, in fact, are the true face of rural Rajasthan and an essential part of its ethos. At the Nagaur Fair Rajasthan, where swarthy Rajasthani traders in colorful turbans and sporting fierce moustaches, trade in an impressive number of cattle – approximately 70,000 bullocks, camels and horses, not forgetting the ubiquitous sheep, cows and oxen – change hands here in the dead of winter, as fascinated foreigners and Indians alike look on in wonder!

The thousands of cattle, magnificently garlanded with attractive and colorful accessories, to attract the attention of potential buyers, sports such as bullock and camel races, cock fights and tug-of-war, which add an element of fun to the Fair, the famous Red Chilli Market, the puppeteers, jugglers and storytellers with their beguiling tales, all add to this fascinating experience!

Rajasthan Tours offer you fascinating Festival Tours such as the Nagaur, Gangaur, Elephant, Camel and Desert Festivals as well as the Pushkar Fair. Rajasthan Tours also offer comprehensive Desert safaris and Adventure Tourism and packages to explore the colorful history and culture of Rajasthan.