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Rajasthan-
Khimsar |
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Introduction :
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Khimsar is beautifully located in the middle of a small village, just off
the Jodhpur-Bikaner highway. Khimsar also known as the Oasis of peace,
is perched on the edge of the Great Thar Desert in the heart of India
where lies a unique 16th Century Fort. Rao Karamsi-the eighth Prince of
Rao Jodha-the founding Maharaja of Jodhpur-successfully launched the
royal Dynasty at Khimsar. The village of Khimsar provides an excellent
starting point to explore the District of Nagaur, which lies midway
between Jodhpur and Bikaner. Situated on the edge of the Thar Desert,
Rao Karamsi-the eighth prince of Rao Jodha-the founding Maharaja of
Jodhpur -successfully launched the royal dynasty at Khimsar. This fort
architecture offers great heterogeneity. Originally, the fort walls,
turrets and stables were built solely for war, and were constructed
around the beginning of the 16th Century. Thankur Onkar Singh, the
present chief and the 17th direct descendant of Rao Karamsi built
himself a regal additional wing in the 1940's. |
| Area |
392.5 sq. kms |
| Temperature |
Summer : Max 42.2 °C, Min 27.3
°C.
Winter : Max 27.5°C, Min 9.5°C. |
| Language |
English, Hindi |
| STD Code |
01585 |
| Rainfall |
31 cm. |
| Best Time to Visit |
October to March. |
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How to get there :
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Air: The nearest airport from Khimsar is Jodhpur, around 92 km away.
Indian Airlines connects Jodhpur with Delhi, Jaipur, and Mumbai through regular
flights. The airport is located around 6 km off the city center
Rail: The nearest railhead is Jodhpur on the Western Railway
broad-gauge network. Jodhpur is linked to various centers in the region by
express and passenger trains. New Delhi, Agra, Jaisalmer, Jaipur, Udaipur, and
Ahmedabad are some of the important cities that are linked with Jodhpur through
rail
Road: Khimsar is situated around 92 km on the Jodhpur-Nagaur-Bikaner
Highway. State transport corporation buses and private buses connect Khimsar
with other centers in the region.
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Places to Visit : |
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khimsar Fort |
Camel Horse Safari |
Panchla |
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