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Nagaur

Ahhichatragarh fort's restored frescoes and water gardens

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Best time to visit Nagaur

peak shoulder off-season avoid

  • Go: November to February
  • Shoulder: March and October, quieter, and the weather is less of a sure thing
  • Skip: April to June

Planning a specific month? JanuaryFebruaryNovemberDecember

Nagaur season by season

Winter December to February Prime time

At 5-24 C, and in January or February the maidan fills with bullocks, camels and horses for one of India's biggest fairs.

Summer March to May Shoulder

April-June is 44-46 C of flat Marwar heat, and the fort's open courtyards and terraces give you nowhere at all to hide.

Monsoon June to September Mixed, read the detail

July-September sees only about 300 mm but stays 35 C and sticky; the fort's restored channels and pools do run again.

Autumn October to November Prime time

October-November is dry and mild, and the fort is effectively yours alone before the cattle-fair crowds turn up.

What Nagaur is actually like

A dusty Marwar town most itineraries skip; the fort restoration is world class and you may be its only visitor that day.

Things to do in Nagaur

The local places worth your time in and around Nagaur, with how far each sits from the centre. Tap a name to open it in Google Maps.

  • Ahhichatragarh Fort

    Fort · in town

    Huge Marwar fort restored over 20 years, Abha Mahal frescoes and running water channels; allow two hours, tickets at the gate.

  • Tarkin ki Dargah

    Shrine · 1 km out

    Shrine of the Chishti saint Hamiduddin Nagauri in the old quarter; cover your head, Thursday evening qawwali is the reason.

  • Khimsar Fort

    Fort · 45 km out

    1523 fort on the desert edge, half hotel and half still ruin; day visitors can look around if you stay for lunch there.

  • Khimsar Sand Dunes

    Dunes · 50 km out

    Real dunes past Khimsar village where camel carts run at sunset; the resort controls access, so book ahead or ask locally.

Getting to Nagaur

Nagaur station is on the Jodhpur-Bikaner line; Jodhpur 135 km on NH-65 and Bikaner about 130 km by bus.

Practical ways in: trainroad

Trip facts

How long to stay
1 day
Budget
Shoestring
How busy
Steady at its peak
Solo travel
Fine solo
Altitude
302 m
State
Rajasthan
Coordinates
27.2001, 73.7377

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Nagaur?

November to February is peak season in Nagaur. March and October is shoulder season: thinner crowds, a bit more risk in the weather. Avoid April to June. October-November is dry and mild, and the fort is effectively yours alone before the cattle-fair crowds turn up.

How many days do you need in Nagaur?

1 day is the usual stay. A dusty Marwar town most itineraries skip; the fort restoration is world class and you may be its only visitor that day.

How do you get to Nagaur?

Nagaur station is on the Jodhpur-Bikaner line; Jodhpur 135 km on NH-65 and Bikaner about 130 km by bus. Practical ways in: train and road.

Is Nagaur expensive, and does it get crowded?

Shoestring by Indian travel standards, and it runs steady at the busiest time of year. Fine solo.

Is there a festival in Nagaur?

Jan/Feb: Nagaur cattle fair (Ramdeoji Pashu Mela). Time a trip around it and you see the place at its loudest, but book beds early.

What are the best things to do in Nagaur?

Ahhichatragarh Fort, Tarkin ki Dargah, Khimsar Fort and Khimsar Sand Dunes. Huge Marwar fort restored over 20 years, Abha Mahal frescoes and running water channels; allow two hours, tickets at the gate.

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