Welcomheritage Khimsar Fort Hotel Nagaur
Nagaur, India
Welcomheritage Khimsar Fort Hotel Nagaur
Khimsar Fort Khimsar District Nagaur Rajasthan 341 025, Nagaur, India
Ranking: Welcomheritage Khimsar Fort Hotel Nagaur is ranked 2nd out of 3 accommodation options available in Nagaur.
Classification: 4 Star Hotel
Situated in Rajasthan, roughly between Jodhpur and Bikaner, on the edge of the Thar desert. The fort is situated in the midst of sand dunes, on 11 acres of landscaped lawns. This magnificent fort is literally off the beaten track. Set in the midst of sand dunes, this amazing fort stands as securely as it did over many centuries of battle and strife. The construction of the fort was begun in 1523 by Rao Karamsji, 8th son of the founder of Jodhpur Rao Jodha, who chose the spot of Khimsar, 90 km from Jodhpur where one brother resided and 150 km away from Bikaner, fiefdom of another brother. A good stop off for those traveling to/from either Bikaner or Jodhpur. Within the fort itself, guests may choose from an area of activities including camel or horse riding, golf, tennis, swimming or watching a movie in the home theatre. The property is also conveniently located for visiting the Rat Temple at Deshnoke, the Jain Temples at Osian and Nagaur Fort. 0109 AL. An historical fort, first constructed in 1523, set on 11 acres of land that houses an outdoor swimming pool, golf driving range, grass field for soccer and cricket. Room decor varies from traditional to a more modern art deco, though all rooms are equipped with modern facilities such as air-conditioning, mini bar and direct dial telephone. 68 air-conditioned rooms . The lobby is medium in size. The main restaurant has stained glass windows and opulent ceilings and serves both Rajasthani and Continental cuisines. Lunch is also available on the rooftop restaurant with folk dance and puppet show and candlelit dinners can be arranged in the ancient ruins of Fateh Mahal. 40 kms to city centre, 45 km to the nearest station (nagaor), 90 kms to the nearest airport (jodhpur).
