Nagaur itinerary

Plan 01

1 day in Nagaur

1. 01

   Day 1: Fort and old town

   Reach Nagaur Fort when it opens at 9 am and spend two to three hours walking its courtyards, water tanks, painted rooms and pavilions; a guide through the fort or your hotel helps with the stories behind the paintings. Have lunch and rest in the middle of the day. In the late afternoon, take an auto through the old town to visit the Hamiduddin Nagori dargah, then return to the fort ramparts for the evening light.

   Stop	Time needed	Walking	Best time
   Nagaur Fort (Ahhichhatragarh)	2-3 hours	Moderate	Opening time or late afternoon; November to February
   Hamiduddin Nagori Dargah (Tarkin ki Dargah)	30-60 minutes	Easy	Morning or late afternoon; avoid Urs days for quiet

   Pace: Moderate walking today — plan a sit-down break between stops.

   With parents at Nagaur Fort (Ahhichhatragarh): Long walks across courtyards on uneven stone, with some steps between levels and patchy shade. Go early, carry water and use the shaded galleries and pavilions for rests; ask staff about the easiest route.

Plan 02

2 days in Nagaur

1. 01

   Day 1: Nagaur Fort

   Spend the morning in the fort, including the palaces and gardens, and eat lunch at your hotel. After a rest, walk the lanes around the fort wall at sunset. If you are staying inside the fort, enjoy a quiet evening on the ramparts.

   Stop	Time needed	Walking	Best time
   Nagaur Fort (Ahhichhatragarh)	2-3 hours	Moderate	Opening time or late afternoon; November to February

   Pace: Moderate walking today — plan a sit-down break between stops.

   With parents at Nagaur Fort (Ahhichhatragarh): Long walks across courtyards on uneven stone, with some steps between levels and patchy shade. Go early, carry water and use the shaded galleries and pavilions for rests; ask staff about the easiest route.

2. 02

   Day 2: Khimsar or the fair

   Drive about 42 km towards Jodhpur to Khimsar Fort and its village for a morning outing, then continue on to Jodhpur. In late January or February, spend the day at the Ramdevji cattle fair at Mansar instead, going early and leaving before the afternoon crowds.

   Stop	Time needed	Walking	Best time
   Khimsar Fort	1-2 hours	Easy	Morning or late afternoon; November to February

   Pace: All the stops today are easy on the legs.

Plan 03

3 days in Nagaur

1. 01

   Day 1: Fort

   Arrive in time for a late lunch and spend the afternoon in Nagaur Fort when it is softer in light. Walk the ramparts at sunset.

   Stop	Time needed	Walking	Best time
   Nagaur Fort (Ahhichhatragarh)	2-3 hours	Moderate	Opening time or late afternoon; November to February

   Pace: Moderate walking today — plan a sit-down break between stops.

   With parents at Nagaur Fort (Ahhichhatragarh): Long walks across courtyards on uneven stone, with some steps between levels and patchy shade. Go early, carry water and use the shaded galleries and pavilions for rests; ask staff about the easiest route.

2. 02

   Day 2: Town and dargah

   Visit the fort's museum rooms again in the morning if you have missed anything, then explore the old town and the Hamiduddin Nagori dargah. Keep the heat of the afternoon free for rest.

   Stop	Time needed	Walking	Best time
   Hamiduddin Nagori Dargah (Tarkin ki Dargah)	30-60 minutes	Easy	Morning or late afternoon; avoid Urs days for quiet

   Pace: All the stops today are easy on the legs.

3. 03

   Day 3: Day trip

   Take a morning excursion to Khimsar Fort, or visit the cattle fair at Mansar during its winter run, then continue to Jodhpur or Bikaner by early afternoon.

   Stop	Time needed	Walking	Best time
   Khimsar Fort	1-2 hours	Easy	Morning or late afternoon; November to February

   Pace: All the stops today are easy on the legs.

Read before you go

Guides for the stops on these routes

Pacing

Pacing a Nagaur trip for parents and children

• Visit the fort in the first two hours after it opens at 9 am, when it is cooler, and rest in the shaded courtyards.
• The fort's lanes and floors are stone and uneven; wear closed shoes with grip and carry a hat and water, since shade is patchy.
• If you are staying in the fort, ask for a room near the entrance or a ground-floor room, and ask about assistance with luggage.
• Avoid April to June; visit between November and February. Nights in winter can be cold, so carry a warm layer.
• Do not plan a full day at the cattle fair; go in the morning with a car and driver, because the ground is dusty and facilities are basic.
• Keep medicines and a basic first-aid kit with you: pharmacies are available in town but choices are limited late in the evening.

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