Situated on the way between Jodhpur and Bikaner at a distance of 92 km from Jodhpur, Khimsar in the district of Nagaur takes you through the lanes of history and royalty far from the regular grind. Situated on the edge of the massive Thar Desert in the heart of Rajasthan, the unique town of Khimsar offers a wide range of attractions, historical and picturesque. The turrets and forts remain as epitomes of the rich and glorious past. This area began to be built circa 1523 AD. The old city is home to several mosques, one of which was commissioned by Emperor Akbar. Among festivals, the Nagaur cattle fair is an important cultural event of the area and it attracts a huge number of local people who come to trade and celebrate at this fair.
Facts and Figures:
Languages : Hindi and English
Best time to visit : October to March
STD Code : 01585
About Khimsar:
The village of Khimsar village is dotted with sand dunes that give you a sense of romance and nostalgia. Jeep, camel or horse are the main modes of transport here. Rustic in appearance, in harmony with the environment, the place has been purposely planned to be eco-friendly.
Climate of Khimsar:
Owing to its nearness to the Thar Desert, the city has a hot and humid climate with vast temperature difference. In summer the average temperature hovers between 48 and 28 degrees Centigrade and it winter it ranges between 22 and 4 degrees Centigrade. In monsoon the city gets a rainfall of about 26-46 cm.
Tourist Attrcations in Khimsar:
The architectural features of the fort of Khimsar offer a healthy blend of various styles. Initially, the turrets, fort walls, and stables were constructed particularly for war purpose, and were formed around the start of the 16th century. Later by mid 18th century, the royal family arrived to live here when a new zenana or ladies� quarter was constructed. Exclusive fine stone carved windows were built in this section to serve as screen between the ladies and the men in a room. Thakur Onkar Singh, the present chief and the 17th direct successor of Rao Karamsi (the original builder of the fort) created himself a royal additional wing in the 1940�s. At present this fort is rated amongst the premier Heritage Hotels of India. The other places of interest in Khimsar are as follows:
Mahendragarh Fort
Mandore Gardens
Oasis
Umaid Bhawan Palace
Jaswant Thada
Hotel in Khimsar:
One of the finest accommodation options in Khimsar is the Khimsar fort heritage hotel that exudes royalty and romance galore, providing excellent personalized services to the guests.
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