Khimsar Fort    

P.O. Khimsar Dist. Nagaur Khimsar 341 025 Rajasthan, India Tel: 91-11-262345 / 46/ 47 Fax: 91-11-46035528 More Website

This magnificent fort is literally off the beaten track. Set in the midst of sand dunes, this amazing fort stands as securely as it did over many centuries of battle and strife. The construction of the fort was begun in 1523 by Rao Karamsji, 8th son of the founder of Jodhpur Rao Jodha, who chose the spot of Khimsar, 90 km from Jodhpur where one brother resided and 150 km away from Bikaner, fiefdom of another brother. It was for good cause that it was awarded the 'Grand Heritage Award for Excellence' by the Tourism Board of the Government of India. While Khimsar Fort borders the stark and arid Thar Desert, you are cocooned within the ramparts of this 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.