Essentially an animal fair, it provides an opportunity to participate in some of the local sports. These eight days fair held every year during the month of Jan-Feb, is popularly known as the Cattle fair and is the second largest in Rajasthan. Nagaur Town is the most picturesque of Rajput townships.
Nagaur is a sea of animals, trading over 70,000 bullocks, camels and horses every year. The bullocks are known for their fleetness. Not only are the animals lavishly decorated, even their owners flaunt wearing colourful turbans and long moustaches.
Sports like tug-of-war, camel races, bullock races and cock fights; jugglers; puppeteers, story-tellers; and exciting campfire evenings are held to entertain the tourists. Folk music of the Jodhpur variation echoes the tranquil desert sand. Nagaur is well connected to the major cities by road and rail. Nearest airport is Jodhpur, some 135kms away.
Other Jaipur Festivals
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Hotel Hari Mahal Palace
Introduction:
The descendents of Maharaja Prithvi Raj of Amber built the Hari Mahal. Hotel Hari Mahal Palace stands on picturesque sprawling gardens and is a faultless blend of Rajput and Mughal architecture. Hari Mahal Palace Hotel is located at a very convenient place and is easily accessible
Samode - (40 kms) a quaint village amidst the hills, the Samode palace set in fairy tale surrounding, has beautiful wall paintings & mirror works, now this is a heritage hotel.
Other Excursions to Jaipur
Rambagh Polo Ground a huge historical ground, just behind Rambagh Palace, hosts many international polo tournaments worth watching. Elephant Polo an invention of Jaipur is one of the more exciting regular events held here too and is definitely something all visitors should experience. Cycle Polo is another Polo sport played
Here in Jaipur, there is very less chances of bars, pubs and discos except some of the good Hotels like Rambagh palace, Le Meridian, Hotel Rajputana Palace Sheraton etc.
Hotel Khetri House
Introduction
About one kilometer from the railway station, Hotel Khetri House is an economy hotel of Jaipur that offers clean and comfortable accommodation and essential amenities at extremely affordable rates.
Accommodation
Hotel Khetri House offers 16 comfortable and well furnished rooms. The rooms are well maintained and provided
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