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Only 135 km north of Jodhpur, Nagaur was
once situated on the important trade routes from the Arabian Sea ports
to Delhi, and is one of Rajasthan's most historic cities. A medieval
prize Nagaur has borne witness to almost every northern Indian dynasty
of significance, including the mighty Mughals, and was an integral part
of Marwar from the 17th Century.
The Royal Camp at Nagaur is pitched on an
old polo ground within the historic walls of the Ahichattragarh Fort, a
spectacular Rajput-Mughal bastion that dates as far back as the 5th
Century. The tents themselves are stylish and luxurious, with attached
baths, and the surroundings; a unique complex of magnificent palaces,
airy pavilions and intricate waterways; truly magical. The Emperor Akbar
visited Ahichattragarh more than once and to dine at his Akbari Mahal
with candlelight and live music is an experience rare even for
Rajasthan.
The Fair The best time to camp in Nagaur
is during the famous annual live-stock fair, second only to the Pushkar
Fair; in fact, perhaps in some ways superior to Pushkar because it is as
yet "unspoilt". Thousands of camels and horses, and the famed Nagori
Bull, which of all the Indian strains most resembles the one on the
Mohenjodaro Seal, camp around the city which becomes a veritable market
those few days. It is Rajasthan at its best and brightest. The fair
takes place sometime in January/February, the exact date ascertained by
the Indian lunar calendar .
Monuments Nagaur is an extremely
interesting little township with innumerable monuments tucked away in
its charming streets and lanes. There are some lovely old Mughal mosques
and the cenotaph of Amar Singh Rathore, who lived in Ahichattragarh and
dared to defy the Emperor Shah Jahan himself, is a must see. The Country
The Royal Camp in Ahichattragarh makes an ideal base to explore the
surrounding country. It is a land best seen on camel; rolling scrub, the
occasional group of sand dunes and the rarer little lake, brilliant
yellow mustard fields, herds of wild Chinkara (Indian Gazelle) and
Black-Buck (Indian Antelope), glorious sun-sets.
Facilities
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100 Royal Tents: All Air Cooled
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Running Hot and Cold Water
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Laundry
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Fax
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Safety Lockers
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Credit Card
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Doctor on call
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Car Hire Services
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Travel Assistance
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Massage
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24hrs Room Service
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Royal Restaurant
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Special Gala Dinner
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Conference Facility under Royal Maharaja
Tent
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Horse Riding
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Camel Ride / Camel Cart
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Indoor Games
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Bon Fire / Camp Fire Works
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Horse Safari
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Village Safari
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Sand Dune Experience
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