Khimsar is part of the Nagaur District that is located between Bikaner and Jodhpur. The desert village of Khimsar offers an interesting insight into the rural life of the desert people. The old city of Khimsar harbors several mosques, one of which was commissioned by Emperor Akbar. The Nagaur Cattle Fair is a major tourist attraction and catapults thousands of tourists every year.
The Khimsar Fort is a prestigious heritage hotel and offers luxurious accommodation. The palace inside the fort, painted in vibrant colors is a feast for the eyes with its fountains, courtyards, and gardens.
The construction of the Khimsar Fort began in 1523 AD, but during the 18th century, a new 'Zenana' (ladies) wing was added to the fort. The fort underwent further expansions in 1940s when Thakur Onkar Singh built a regal wing for himself. Today, the Khimsar Fort is counted amongst the premier classified heritage hotels of India.
The hotel offers all the contemporary facilities offered at premium hotels. And unlike most heritage hotels, the Khimsar fort really offers fairly large accommodation facilities in its 50 AC rooms. The Khimsar Fort also offers dining, banqueting, business and recreational facilities.
The activities one can engage into at the Khimsar Fort Hotel are numerous. The crystal pool, well equipped gym and health club, indoor games like table tennis, billiards, excursion and adventure activities like camel safari, riding and jeep safaris, will never allow boredom into the hotel premises.
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