Places of worship in Nagaur
- 01
Hamiduddin Nagori Dargah (Tarkin ki Dargah)
The shrine of Sufi saint Hamiduddin Nagori, a disciple of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, and the best-known Sufi site in Nagaur; it is a working place of worship rather than a monument.
- Time needed
- 30-60 minutes
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Morning or late afternoon; avoid Urs days for quiet
- Tickets
- There is no entry ticket; the dargah is a place of worship open to visitors. Dress modestly, cover your head, remove footwear where asked and ask before taking photographs. Offerings are voluntary.
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Day trips in Nagaur
- 02
Khimsar Fort
A fort founded in 1523 in Khimsar village, on the Nagaur-Jodhpur road about 42 km from Nagaur, now a popular stop between the two cities.
- Time needed
- 1-2 hours
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Morning or late afternoon; November to February
- Tickets
- Part of the fort is run as a hotel, so access for non-guests may be limited to meals or reservations. Confirm access and any charges directly with the fort before planning a visit.
Experiences in Nagaur
- 03
Nagaur Cattle Fair (Ramdevji Fair)
A winter fair at Mansar village near Nagaur where bulls, camels and horses are traded, with stalls selling leather, iron and wooden goods; one of Rajasthan's large animal fairs.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Walking
- Moderate
- Best time
- Fair dates, usually January-February; confirm each year
- Tickets
- Entry is generally free, but dates and arrangements change each year. Confirm the current dates with Rajasthan Tourism or the Nagaur district administration, and book hotels well ahead.
Forts in Nagaur
- 04
Nagaur Fort (Ahhichhatragarh)
A large, quietly restored fort of palaces, painted rooms, water tanks and pavilions, cared for by the Mehrangarh Museum Trust and the reason most visitors stop in Nagaur.
- Time needed
- 2-3 hours
- Walking
- Moderate
- Best time
- Opening time or late afternoon; November to February
- Tickets
- Open daily, 9 am to 5 pm, per the Mehrangarh Museum Trust. Tickets are priced separately for domestic and international visitors, and vehicle parking is charged separately. Confirm the current rates and photography rules on the Trust's website before you go.
