At a distance of 92 kms from Jodhpur (at the Jodhpur -
Bikaner highway), is a small place called
Khimsar.Touirsts visiting Rajasthan must take out some
time to visit this extremely enchanting place which
was founded by a scion of the Jodhpur House. There is
some confusion regarding its status with the Jaipur
House claiming that the village was a part of Jodhpur
Royality and the Thakur of Khimsar claiming otherwise.
The Thakurs claim that even Emperor Aurengzeb visited
this small place and also saw their famous ancestrol
fort.
Khimsar is a small place, so not many attractions can
be found within the place itself. However, its
strategic location ensures that tourists visiting this
place have enough to see and do on their vacations.
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Attractions in Khimsar
Khimsar Fort - Khimsar fort is the most prominenet
attraction in this small place and beholds the visitors
with its grandeur. It was originally built by Prince
Karamasi in 1523 to providee protection to the small
village from the invaders. With time, the importance of
this fort increased and new wings were added to it. The
royal family moved to this fort in the 18th century by
constructing a women’s wing. Today, the fort has been
converted into a heritage hotel, though a part of it is
still occupied by Thakur Onkar Singh, the heirs of Prince
Karamasi. He, too added a royal wing for his personal use.
This 450 year old fort is one of the best fort to visit in
Rajasthan.
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Around Khimsar
Osian - Around 27 kms from Khimsar is another
small place called Osian. This place is worth visiting
because of the plethora of ancient temples it houses.
These temple that are basically Hindu and Jain were
built between the period of eighth and eleventh century.
The most prominent of these temples are Sachhiyamata
Temple and the Jain Temples. The Jain temples,
especially have been well maintained in sharp contrast
to the Hindu temples that seems to have been forgotten
by the local authorities.
Nagaur - Alittle around 43 kms seperates Khimsar from
another attractive destination called Nagaur. Tourists can
visit the Nagaur fort which was built in the 2nd century.
Apart from this fort there is also the Tarkeen dargah
(regarded by Muslims and Sufis as second most sacred Dargah
after Ajmer), a Jain Temple (built of glass) and a samadhi
os a revered saint for tourists to visit. However, what
makes this small place famous is the cattle fair that brings
together thousands of people who wish to either buy or sell
their camels, bullocks or horses. Cofining within its small
area, a huge number of attractions, Nagaur is a must visit
for all those who visit Rajasthan.
Reaching There
By Air - The nearest airport is the Jodhpur airport
which is 92 kms away. Flights connect Jodhpur to other major
cities like Delhi, Jaipur, Udaipur and Mumbai.
By Rail - The nearest railway station to reach
Khimsar is in Jodhpur.
By Road - Roads connect Khimsar to Jaipur (330 kms),
Ajmer, Jodhpur (92 kms), Bikaner or Jaisalmer (302 kms).
Delhi is 528 kms from Khimsar. Nagaur which is 4o kms away
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Khimsar
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