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Khimsar Fort – The Rajputana Architectural Delight

Forts and palaces of Rajasthan are the living testimonials of yesteryear glory which enthral tourists who come to Rajasthan from several parts of the globe. Each fort of Rajasthan has its own fascinating glory and charm which captivate tourist’s hearts during their visit. Khimsar Fort is one such fort in Rajasthan which is situated 90 km from Jodhpur. It is situated on the edge of the great Thar Desert in the heart of rural Rajasthan. This fort is counted among the best forts of the state which attracts tourists through its architectural splendour, magnificent design, elegant decorations and collections of yesteryear artefacts.

This magnificent fort was built by Rao Karamsi in the16th century. Basically it was built for the military purposes to protect the kingdom from invaders and attackers. In the 18th century royal families shifted here and the fort became the residence of the royal family. This fort is the prominent attraction of Khimsar tour which gives glimpses of the bygone era to tourists who come here from across the globe. Successors of the royal families added various structures to this fort which heightened its architectural beauty. During the visit one can witness the personal touch of design and decorations of various rulers who ruled it for centuries.

Presently the fort is owned by Thakur Onkar Singh who is the 17th direct descendant of Rao Karamsi. Some sections of this fort and palace have been converted into grand hotel which is owned by the Welcome heritage group.

In 1997-98 the department of Tourism, Government of India categorized this fort as the grand heritage hotel group. Large number of tourists stays at this hotel during their Khimsar visit. This hotel is renowned across the globe for its opulent services, royal hospitality, state of art facilities and lip smacking Indian and continental cuisines.

Khimsar fort has 67 rooms out of which 27 are standard, 20 are superior and 20 in preferred category. For a traditional accommodation there are sand dune resorts. These resorts have their own charm because of the ethnic construction amidst the desert. During a stay at these huts tourists can get awe-inspiring views of desert surroundings. These huts are preferable staying options among tourists who want to feel the distinctive charm of Rajasthani culture, night-life and exotic beauty of desert landscapes.

During the stay at this hotel tourists get an opportunity to enjoy their gourmet food in the fairy tale dining set up. The candle light dinner is most popular among tourists because of its exotic set up, delicious food and elegant services which are accompanied by folk dance and music. The bar of this hotel is also popular for its finest collection of liquors of several brands.

During a stay in this hotel tourists can enjoy several recreational activities like ayurvedic massage, swimming in pool, yoga, meditation and many other activities like indoor games.

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Scores of tourists prefer Khimshar Fort Tour to feel the leftover legacies of the royal dynasties who ruled over Khimsar for centuries. This is one of the known tourist places of Rajasthan where tourists come to experience the charm of desert landscapes, heritage monuments and beauty of traditional Culture of Rajasthan.

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