Location
Khimsar fort is Located in the Nagaur district of the Rajasthan:
Address :Khimsar Fort Po Khimsar ,Nagaur
City/Zip Code 341025
Trip Adviser Contact No: (Motion Trip Pvt Ltd) +91 (0)11 25888866/67
Latitude and Longitude 27.20000076 | 27.20000076
Brief past of khimsar fort
The Khimsar Fort was constructed by Rao Karamsiji (8th son of Rao Jodha, founder of Jodhpur) established in the 16th century, standing at the edge of Thar desert, between Jodhpur and Bikaner, Khimsar proudly hosts classic Rajasthani history of war and romance.
The Stories are prevalent as to how in earlier days, Khimsar endeavored, though in vain, to free itself from the fiefdom of the Marwar empire and stabilize itself distinctly. These is another story that captivates the head of the people is that the, Aurangzeb, himself paid a visit to this small village on request of a Thakur. However, the authenticity of this claim is highly dubious.During the 18th century a ladies’ wing (Zenana) was added to the fort and further in 1940 Thakur Onkar Singh had a royal wing constructed.
Present
The fort is now renewed into a heritage hotel and is still inhabited by the direct descendants of its founder, and that also the 20th one! Khimsar Fort has also been awarded the topmost recognition for a heritage property by Tourism Department of India in the form of 'Grand Heritage Award for Excellence'.
Khimsar Fort as a Heritage Hotel
Majority of Hotels in Khimsar are heritage hotels that have been palaces and forts converted into hotels and there are two main hotels namely “khimsar fort” and “khimsar sand dunes “The khimsar fort heritage hotel is managed by the Welcome Group of Hotels and they treat their guests like royalty offering a spectacular welcome to its guests with enthusiastic display of fireworks, that gives guests an inkling of the kind of lavish stay they will enjoy during their vacations.
Facilities on offer at khimsar hotel
· Running hot and cold water
· Direct dial phone
· Fridge
· Satellite TV
· Room Service
· Laundry
· Car Parking
· Doctor on call
· Mini bar
· Car rental
· Sightseeing
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