Khimsar

Khimsar is located at the edge of the Great Thar Desert in the state of Rajasthan. The centre of the village has a water body, which appears as a picturesque oasis in the dry desert.
Khimsar is located between  Bikaner(150Km) and Jodhpur (100Km) in the Nagaur district of  Rajasthan. Once an independent kingdom, Khimsar is most famous for its Nagaur fort.  It was constructed by Prince Rao Karamasji, the eighth son of Rao Jodha, the founder of Royal Dynasty of Khimsar, in 1523 with the intention of providing strong defense to the village from invaders.

The walls and the parapets of the 450-year-old structure still stand proudly today as do the finely carved balconies of the Zenana Mahal. Still home to the erstwhile royal family, the Khimsar fort has been converted into a heritage hotel. The royal garage at the Khimsar Fort houses a row of vintage cars and is a must visit. 

This place lies on the Jodhpur-Nagaur-Bikaner Highway. Therefore, tourists can reach Khimsar easily by buses from its neighbouring cities.

The Nagaur Festival (January-February) is a major attraction for travellers. The Panchala Black Buck Reserve is the other tourist attraction here.

Top Tourist Attractions at Khimsar in Rajasthan

• Khimsar Fort
• Khimsar Dunes Village
• Nagaur Fort
• Panchala Black Buck Reserve
• Dhawa Doli Wildlife Sanctuary.