Khimsar Fort, Khimsar

Khimsar Fort borders the stark and arid Thar Desert. It stands among the sand dunes, a secure bastion as it has been for centuries against enemies. It is an oasis of comfort with its 11 acres of lush lawns under the canopy of bright clear skies by day and brilliant unending stars by night.

The building was started in 1523 by Rao Karamsji, who chose Khimsar as the mid-point, 90 km from Jodhpur where one brother resided and 150 km away from the Bikaner fiefdom of another brother.

Part of Khimar fort has remained the residence of the Karamsot Rathor direct lineage while the rest has been opened as a hotel on a grand and elegant scale with full royal Rajput hospitality. It is personally overseen by the family and it was awarded the 'Grand Heritage Award for Excellence' by the India Tourism Board.

Accommodation

Accommodation

The 60 rooms in this Khimsar hotel within the fort are all equipped with every modern comfort including air-conditioning, heating, hot and cold running water, mini bar, telephone with international dialing facilities.

All the rooms tastefully and individually decorated and the décor varies from the very traditional to art deco. Many of the rooms have their own private terraces or balconies.

Dining

Restaurant with Continental and Indian cuisine with Rajasthan specialties. Coffee shop. Rooftop lunch with folk dances, puppet show and magic show. A a special feature of this Khimsar hotel is the candle-lit dinner in the ancient ruins of Fateh Mahal, to the beat of traditional musicians and dancers.

Hotel Features and Leisure Activities

Area Infomation:

Khimsar, roughly halway between Jodhpur and Bikaner, is on the edge of the Thar desert and subject to the extremes of the desert climate. The Fort itself though is a green haven that keeps the inhospitable desert at bay.

Khimsar is conveniently placed for visits to the Jain Temples at Osian, Nagaur Fort, and the Rat Temple at Deshnoke. Jeep safaris can also be made to the Blackbuck Reserve.

Getting There - Distances