Khimsar Tour

Khimsar Travel Information
Khimsar, a fine tourist destination in Rajasthan, is located on the route between Jodhpur and Bikaner at a distance of 92 kilometres from Jodhpur. Exuding with rustic charm of Rajasthan, Khimsar is renowned for its fort. The Khimsar Fort nestles on the edge of the great Thar Desert in the heart of rural Rajasthan. The battle-scarred walls and turrets take one to the glorious past of this place. The fort was originally built as protection of the Royal family but later was used by the royal family as their residence in the 18th century. Today, this fort ranks amongst the premier classified Heritage Hotels of India and is must visit place when on Khimsar tour.
Khimsar is a must-visit tourist destination if you are planning Rajasthan tour.


Tour Attractions in Khimsar
Fort of Khimsar
The fort was originally built by Prince Karamasi but is marked by a lot of diversity in its architecture as the fort was built by different people in different periods of time. The fort was initially built as a protection mechanism for the village from foreign or neighboring invasions. The walls, turrets, and stables of the fort were built around 16th century AD only for the purpose of war. But, by the middle of the 18th century, the royal family shifted to the fort which led to the construction of a new zenana or ladies' residence. The ladies residence has intricately carved windows in stone, built in order to provide purdah or veil for the ladies in waiting. Thakur Onkar Singh, 17th direct descendant of Prince Karamsi is the current owner who added a regal wing in the 1940's for himself. Later the fort was converted into Heritage Hotel and ranks amongst the best Heritage Hotels of India.