The Village

Name: Khimsar
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Khimsar Rajasthan

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Tags : Desert

Timings : Best Time to visit is during day hours in favorable seasons.

Time Required : 1-2 hrs

Entry Fee : No entry fee

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The Village, Khimsar Overview

Khimsar Fort and the Khimsar Dunes Village compliment each another precisely. History, leisure, desert adventure, sports, wild life safaris and historic sightseeing tours make it a complete package for a holiday stay.

One may find the Khimsar Dunes Village amid sand dunes that seem to roll unendingly. Only transportation facilities feasible and available are jeeps, camel or horseback. It is isolated, rural and pretty romantic. It has a rustic appearence, in keeping with the surroundings, these luxurious huts are designed in eco-friendly clusters. One may savour the tranquillity of the Thar Desert in all its golden glory. The mini-lake that appears out of nowhere, looks and feels almost like a mirage, and acts as an oasis.

Khimsar Fort and Location

Perched on the edge of the Great Thar Desert in the heart of rural India, lies this unique 16th century fort that offers experience after exhilarating experiences. Hundreds of years of history unfold as one glances at its battle-scarred walls and strolls down its ruins. One ought to enjoy the beauty, grandeur, layout or the magnificence of this castle even as one approaches it through sand dunes and narrow countryside roads.

Significance

The Khimsar Dunes Village is a mere 15 minute drive from the Fort.
What sets aside these properties from the others is the fact that these are family run hotels and the 20th generation of the royal lineage still reside in the fort. The staff today are also direct descendants of royal courtiers who have served the family for generations with passion, loyalty and sincerity. This extended family offers hospitality at its best because it is hospitality from their hearts, mind, body and soul.