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The WelcomHeritage Khimsar Fort - Nagaur (Near Jodhpur)
Nagaur, Rajasthan
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.
It was for good cause that it was awarded the 'Grand Heritage Award for Excellence' by the Tourism Board of the Government of India.
While Khimsar Fort borders the stark and arid Thar Desert, you are cocooned within the ramparts of this oasis of comfort with its 11 acres of lush lawns under the canopy of bright clear skies by day and brilliant unending stars by night.
ACCOMMODATION: The 68 rooms within the fort are all equipped with every modern comfort including air-conditioning, heating, hot and cold running water, mini bar, telephone with international dialing facilities, etc. The décor varies though from the very traditional to art deco and some of the rooms have their own private terraces and balconies.
DINING: Restaurant serving Continental and Indian cuisines along with a Rajasthani specialties Coffee shop. Rooftop lunches with folk dances, puppet shows and magic shows. A not-to-be-missed candle-lit dinner in the ancient ruins of Fateh Mahal, to the beat of traditional musicians and dancers.
FACILITY & SERVICES:
- 68 luxurious air-conditioned rooms
- Telephone with direct dialling facility
- Running hot and cold water
- Refrigerator and television with satellite channels in rooms
- Room Service
- Swimming Pool
- Yoga, sauna steam bath, health club and tennis court
- Camel riding
- Golf driving range and playing field for soccer and cricket
- Grass playing field for soccer and cricket
- Bar
- Telescope for star gazing
- Handicraft shops
- Credit card, money exchange and banking facilities
- Travel Desk
- Laundry
- Florist
- Car Parking
- Conference facilities
- Home theatre (DVD projection with DTS Dolby and Prologic Sound Systems)
- Doctor on call
CONFERENCES & MEETINGS: All amenities are available for Conferences within the Fort.
Leisure Activities:
- Swimming pool Yoga,
- Sauna steam bath, health club and tennis court
- Camel riding trips to the neighbouring village or in the sand dunes
- Golf driving range and putting green
- Grass playing field for soccer and cricket
- Telescope for star gazing
- Home theatre (DVD projection with DTS Dolby and Prologic Sound Systems)
- Visit to the in-house ancestral museum with its collection of miniature paintings and family memorabilia
- Handicraft shop with items handpicked by the royal family
- Visit to watch the local cobbler, goldsmith, potter, weaver and stone mason at work in traditional fashion.
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