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Perched
on the edge of the Great Thar Desert in the heart of rural India,
the unique fort at Khimsar offers a wide range of experiences.
The fort was built by Rao
Karamsiji, the 8th son of the Jodhpur founder, Rao Jodha,
who moved to this region and founded the royal dynasty at Khimsar.
The construction of
the fort began in 1523 AD in the fairytale land of majestic forts
and palaces. The fort's battle-scarred walls and turrets are a
tell-tale reminder of Khimsar's glorious past. In mid 18th
century, the royal family moved in and a new 'zenana' (ladies' wing)
was built with finely carved windows in stone grills to provide 'purdah'
or veil for ladies-in-waiting. Subsequently, Thakur Onkar Singh
built for himself a regal wing.
In 1997-98, the
Khimsar Fort was awarded the Grand Heritage classification by the
Department of Tourism, Government of India. A section of the fort
still remains the residence of the royal family of Khimsar.
ACCOMMODATION :
65 Luxurious Air-Conditioned Room with
refrigerators,Telephones,Phone Lines,Hot and cold Running Water.
FACILITIES :
Multi-cuisine
facilities, garden lunch and barbecue, Satellite TV and AC rooms,
Swimming pool, tennis, badminton,Nature walks, bird watching,
picnics, Conference facilities, Forest drive in wildlife sanctuary,
Credit card, money exchange, Doctor on call |