A small village of Rajasthan known as Khimsar is our next target for tourism. To feature of attaining to Khimsar is voyagers can enjoy the Asia’s biggest desert Thar. The historical forts and monuments of Khimsar are world-famous. The wall of fort is having countless marks of battles occurred at different periods. Thakurs ruled the village for longer period and kept the city as independent kingdom. The age of fort more than 450 years and the royal family of Rajasthan is still living in the portion of fort.
Construction
of fort was done with complete security measurement from external attacks. After
completion of fort, some more rooms were added for accommodation. Fort is
having women’s section added in late 18th century. Presently major
part of fort is converted into hotel and voyagers can book the rooms as per
their convenient. Khimsar village is the idyllic location for day holidays.
Travelers might know that Jodhpur is the closest big tourist destination of
Khimsar.
Nearby village
Osian is also the spot for voyagers located at only 27 kms distance. Osian is
having beautifully designed Jain carvings and statues. In fact, Khimsar is
popular for its fort and heritage spots, which are available in huge amount. People
can enjoy sports, desert adventure, wild life safaris and significant sightseeing
spots to make their holidays special.
The Khimsar is
having two key places one is fort and other is Dunes Village from where the
Thar Desert starts. However, travelers have to hire jeep, camel or horseback to
enjoy the village and desert. Khimsar is the rural and romantic place with
ample of peace. A small lake in Dunes village is mirage in itself as none other
areas are having any lake accept this mini-lake.
Village Dunes
is only 15 minute distant from Fort. Attaining to fort allow voyagers to learn
about the living standard of Rajasthani Royal families. Royal lineage are still
living in the fort and running maximum part as lavish hotel.
Attraction of Khimsar:
Nagaur Fort: a fort constructed in late
10th century is first choice for voyagers. Nagaur fort is
constructed in bigger area then Mehrangarh fort of city Jodhpur. Fort has
received the UNESCO international honor for restoration.
Osian: a place having Jain temples of 8th
century is next tourist destination. However, travelers have to cover 62 kms
distance by road to attain the Osian.
Nila Moti Trust: next spot is a handicraft
center founded by Mrs. Monica Matter of Switzerland recognized as Nila Moti
Trust.
Wildlife Tours: safari trip of Panchla
black buck is another location placed at 16 kms distance from Khimsar town. Open
jeep is available to take pleasure of wildlife in Panchla. People can watch Black
Buck, blue bull and Chinkara easily.
Jeep/Camel Safari: Thar Desert is
closer to Khimsar and people can easily attain to the location by Jeep.
However, best part of Thar is camel or Jeep safari, which is also available for
local city roaming.
Religious Sites: few religious
locations of Khimsar are Hanumanji temple (located at Salasar), Karni Mata (located
at Deshnoke), Ramdevra, Brahma temple (located at Pushkar), Jain & Mataji
temples (located at Osian), Charbhuja temple (located at Merta) and Tarkistan
Dargah (located at Nagaur).
Attaining to Khimsar:
A village Khimsar
is placed close to Jodhpur city, though it lies on Jodhpur-Bikaner road. Hiring taxi from Bikaner or Jodhpur is top
option to attain Khimsar town. Jodhpur city is only 90 kms away from Khimsar
and plenty of transport services are available from Jodhpur to Khimsar.
By Train: nearest rail hub is Jodhpur City
accessible with frequent trains from various cities of India. Trains for Jodhpur are accessible from Delhi, Pune, Jaisalmer, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bikaner
and numerous other places. Jodhpur is the tourist attraction and people from
abroad are attaining to city regularly so voyagers looking for Khimsar should
book their tickets in 2 months advance so that confirm ticket can be booked for
holidays.
By Air: nearest air hub is Jodhpur city
having domestic airport. Flights from Jaipur, Delhi, Mumbai and Udaipur are
available for Jodhpur in good quantity.