Nagaur Tourist Places: If you are planning to go somewhere during these summer holidays, then you must consider some things before choosing your destination. Actually, every person likes different types of places to visit. In such a situation, if you want to see history, natural diversity, and beautiful views, then this is such a wonderful place. Whose name is Nagaur, which is the city of the country's largest saltwater lake?
The Department of Rajasthan Tourism (@my_rajasthan) regularly provides information about major tourist destinations of the state on the microblogging platform, Koo App. Sometime back, Rajasthan Tourism shared a post about Nagaur located in the North-West Mewar region. Nagaur is surrounded by Churu in the north, Bikaner in the northwest and Sikar district in the northeast, Pali in the south, and Jodhpur in the west and southwest. Apart from this, there is Jaipur in the east and Ajmer in the southeast. Nagaur district has the beautiful Aravalli Range in the southeast, while the Sambhar Lake, India's largest brackish water, lies in the southwest.
Nagaur situated in the middle of Rajasthan was called "Bangladesh" in the Mahabharata period. The Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan gifted it to Raja Amar Singh Rathore and it is spread across the Thar Desert. The city was attacked many times and was ruled by Nagvansh, Chauhan, Rathor, Mughal, and the British for years.
Major tourist places of Nagaur
Meera Bai Memorial
Here the whole life of Meera Bai is shown through a light-sound show. In this, the story of childhood, love for Lord Krishna, considering him as husband and adorable, Meera Bai's marriage with the prince of Mewar, husband's death, leaving the royal splendor and going on the path of renunciation, staying in Vrindavan-Dwarka is very colorful. Enticing display through lights, and audio. During this, the whole atmosphere becomes devotional with musical bhajans related to Meera Bai.
Nagaur Fort
Present as the best specimen of Rajput and Mughal architecture, the Nagaur Fort is believed to have been built by the ruler of the Nag dynasty in the second century. This was followed by reconstruction in the 12th century. A witness to many battles, this fort is a splendid example of the Rajput-Mughal architectural style, being one of the first Mughal strongholds in North India. In the year 2007, it was renovated with fountains and beautiful gardens, and its brightness has increased. It is famous for organizing Sufi music festivals.
Ladnun
The sarees from here are considered to be among the finest cotton sarees in the whole of India and these sarees are preferred for the soft fabric with vibrant colors. This place, established in the 10th century, is an important center of Jainism as well as a spiritual center of non-violence-compassion.
Khinvsar Fort
This fort, which has been developed as a heritage hotel, is also believed to have been built by the Nagavansh ruler in the second century. Blackbucks are seen roaming around this fort situated on the eastern edge of the Thar Desert.
Kuchaman City
The havelis built here look similar to the havelis of Shekhawati due to their magnificent architecture. The most important Kuchaman Fort here is very famous and people come from far and wide to see it. Built on the top of a steep hill, this is the most ancient and inaccessible fort of Rajasthan. Within it, wonderful water harvesting techniques, a beautiful palace along with amazing murals attract tourists a lot. Here the mints of gold and silver coins of the ruler of Jodhpur were also present. From this fort, not only the panoramic view of the city but also the lake and the old temples of the city, Jav ki Bawdi and beautiful havelis can be easily seen.
Khatu
According to Prithviraj Raso, the name of Khatu was 'Khatwan' and now the ancient Khatu is almost finished. Now there are two villages named 'Badi Khatu' and 'Choti Khatu'. Remains of a small fort built on the hill by Prithviraj Chauhan at Chhoti Khatu remain. Here is the 'Phool Bawdi', which is believed to have been built during the Gurjara-Pratihara period and is a wonderful art piece of architecture.
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