 
 Perched
on the edge of the Great Thar Desert in the heart of rural India, the
unique fort at Khimsar offers a wide range of experiences. The fort was
built by Rao Karamsiji, the 8th son of the Jodhpur founder,
Rao Jodha, who moved to this region and founded the royal dynasty at
Khimsar.
The construction of the
fort began in 1523 AD in the fairytale land of majestic forts and
palaces. The fort's battle-scarred walls and turrets are a tell-tale
reminder of Khimsar's glorious past. In mid 18th century, the
royal family moved in and a new 'zenana' (ladies' wing) was built with
finely carved windows in stone grills to provide 'purdah' or veil for
ladies-in-waiting. Subsequently, Thakur Onkar Singh built for himself a
regal wing.
In 1997-98, the Khimsar
Fort was awarded the Grand Heritage classification by the Department of
Tourism, Government of India. A section of the fort still remains the
residence of the royal family of Khimsar.
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CATEGORY |
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Heritage |
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ADDRESS |
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Welcomegroup Khimsar Fort, P.O. Khimsar, Distt. Nagaur,
Rajasthan - 341025. |
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ROOMS |
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65 Luxurious
Air-Conditioned Room with refrigerators, Telephones, Phone
Lines, Hot and cold Running Water. |
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ACCESS |
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located
145 km short of Jodhpur and well connected with Mandawa and
Bikaner, perched on the edge of the Great Thar Desert.
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AMENITIES |
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Multi-cuisine
facilities, garden lunch and barbecue, Satellite TV and AC
rooms, Swimming pool, tennis, badminton,Nature walks, bird
watching, picnics, Conference facilities, Forest drive in
wildlife sanctuary, Credit card, money exchange, Doctor on call. |
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