 Hotels Rajasthan India takes you to Khimsar Fort, built in 16th century. Perched high on the edge of the Great Thar Desert reflecting the rural India, the unique Khimsar fort offers a wide range of experiences to the tourist. The battle-scarred walls and turrets remind one of the glorious past in India. The initial construction began in 1523 AD, but during the 18th century, a new ladies wing was constructed in the fort. Thakur Onkar Singh built a regal wing for himself in 1940s. Today, the Khimsar Fort is counted amongst the premier classified heritage hotels in Khimsar.
Location: Khimsar is best reached from Jodhpur, 90 kms away or from Jaipur, approx 300 kms. The nearest airport is Jodhpur, 90 kms away. Indian Airlines and Jet Airways both link Jodhpur with Delhi, Jaipur, Udaipur and Mumbai. The nearest mainline station for Khimsar is Jodhpur, 85 kms away.
Facilities:The Khimsar Fort offers a range of facilities to the tourists residing in the fort. This ancient fort turned into a heritage hotel belongs to 16th century and has retained its past glory. The tourists can relish the Rajasthani music, dance and cuisine here in this fort. The Khimsar Fort has in all 50 air-conditioned rooms with direct dial telephone, cable television, running hot and cold water and refrigerator. The rooms also provide you the required seclusion along with the amenities. The Khimsar Fort provides the dining outlets offering Continental, Indian and special Rajasthani music. The well stocked bar has many selected wines and cocktails in store. The recreation facilities available in the hotel are Swimming Pool, Health Club and Table Tennis. The Village Safari, Camel Safari and Horse Riding can also be arranged on request.
Sightseeing: Hotel Khimsar Fort takes you on sightseeing tour to the city of Khimsar. Major tourist attractions in the city include the Umaid Bhawan Palace, Mahendragarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, and Mandore Gardens. Osian is a small place situated around 27 km off Khimsar and known for its sixteen ruined Jain and Hindu temples. These temples date back to the eighth and eleventh centuries. The most important temples are the Sachhiyamata Temple and the Jain Temples. While the Hindu temples are in a dilapidated condition, the Jain temples are well preserved. Nagaur is around 43 km away from Khimsar and famous for its cattle fair.
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