Situated on the edge of the Thar Desert, Rao Karamsi-the eighth prince of Rao
Jodha-the founding Maharaja of Jodhpur -successfully launched the royal
dynasty at Khimsar. This fort architecture offers great heterogeneity.
Originally, the fort walls, turrets and stables were built solely for war, and
were constructed around the beginning of the 16th Century. Thankur Onkar
Singh, the present chief and the 17th direct descendant of Rao Karamsi built
himself a regal additional wing in the 1940's.
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Travel to Khimsar... |
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Khimsar is beautifully located in the middle of a small village, just off the
Jodhpur-Bikaner highway. Khimsar also known as the Oasis of peace, is perched on
the edge of the Great Thar Desert in the heart of India where lies a unique 16th
Century Fort. Rao Karamsi-the eighth Prince of Rao Jodha-the founding Maharaja
of Jodhpur-successfully launched the royal Dynasty at Khimsar. The village of
Khimsar provides an excellent starting point to explore the District of Nagaur,
which lies midway between Jodhpur and Bikaner. |
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Air:
The nearest airport from Khimsar is Jodhpur, around 92
km away. Rail: The nearest railhead is Jodhpur on the Western Railway broad-gauge network. Jodhpur is linked to various centers in the region by express and passenger trains. New Delhi, Agra, Jaisalmer, Jaipur, Udaipur, and Ahmedabad are some of the important cities that are linked with Jodhpur through rail. Road: Khimsar is situated around 92 km on the Jodhpur-Nagaur-Bikaner Highway. We would provide you all India tourist permit vehicles for the local transportations and also for the intercity drives too. |
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| Best Season to Visit Khimsar : | |||||||||
| Best season to visit Khimsar is between October to March. | |||||||||
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Perched on the edge of the Great Thar Desert in the heart of rural India
lies this unique
Khimsar Fort offering a wide range of experiences. The
battle-scarred walls & turrets remind of the glorious past. Camel/horse
safari into the village or the nearby sand dunes. A personalized jeep
safari to the Black Buck treasure (15 Km. away), followed by the picnic
tea a top he famous
Panchla sand dunes. Sip hot tea while the sun
disappears into the marvelous desert countryside. Time spent at Khimsar is
sure to relax you & give you a feel of the charm of rural India. |
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| ›› Jodhpur : | |||||||||
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It is the largest city in the entire Marwar region and one of the most famous
tourist destinations in Rajasthan. Major tourist attractions in the city include
the Umaid Bhawan Palace, Mahendragarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, and Mandore Gardens.
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| ›› Osian : | |||||||||
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It 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. |
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| ›› Nagaur: | |||||||||
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It is aroundocks, and horses for sale. Camel races and other sporting events
are organized at this fair.
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