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Nagaur is a fortified desert city and the focal poing of interest is the fort itself 135 kms northeast of Jodhpur.





The Ahhichatragarh Fort is medium sized, which have been built by Mughal Emperors Akbar and Shaha Jahan. A well planned Mughal Garden, which retains its pleasant appearance even today. The city has distinct Muslim influences and a Five Domed Mosque built by Emperor Akbar dominates the landscape. The city is best visited during the Ramdeoji Ka mela and Tejaji ka mela in February and August respectively. Nagaur is approachable by express busses of RSRTC and by taxi.

HOW TO GET THERE

Air: Nagaur can be reached from Jaipur (293km) Jodhpur (135km) and Udaipur (400) km which are on the Indian Airlines route that links Delhi to Mumbai.

Rail: Most of Rajasthan is accessible by a network of rail services. An excellent connection to Jaipur the capital of Rajsthan from Delhi to is the pink city express (5 hours run) which is a vestibulate chair car rail service. Other places too are linked by passenger and express trains. Since rail journeys are usally long because of the distance involved it is advisable to carry light snakes and water botles as most stations enroute do not serve much by way of food. Some important train connection are Ranakpur Express (Bikaner -Nagar-Ratangarh ) 893 Mail (Marwar-Nagaur-Merta Road in)

Road: Rajasthan State Roadways coachs link most tourist palces and business centres in and around the state. Chauffeur-driven air conditioned cars can be hired through the state Tourist officers and other approved operators. Some important road distance from Nagaur are Agra 550km, delhi 554kms, Jodhpur 135kms, Ajmer 162kms, Nathdwara 362kms Jaisaalmer 312kms (via phalodi, Pokaran) and Bharatpur 494 kms.

What to wear: Woollens during winter and cottons in summer months.