“Khimsar Fort and the Khimsar Dunes Village perfectly compliment one another. History, leisure, desert adventure, sports, wild life safaris and historical sightseeing tours make it a “complete” holiday destination”

IN & AR0UND KHIMSAR

Nagaur Fort - 40 km

Built in the 10th century. Larger than the Mehrangarh fort of Jodhport. Recipient of the UNESCO international award for restoration is 40 km away from Khimsar.

Osian - 65 km

8th century Jain temples which are beautifully restored are 62 km by road.

Nila Moti Trust - 1 km

A handicraft institute established and run by Mrs. Monica Matter from Switzerland for the upliftment of rural women. The products are sold exclusively in Khimsar fort.

Wildlife Tourst

A) Black buck Safari:- 16 km

The Panchala Black buck reserve is home to three species of antelope- the Blackbuck, Chinkara and Bluebull . A jeep safari could be arranged, followed by tea at the Khimsar Dunes Village.

B) Demosielle Cranes:- 120 km

In Keechan, thousands of Demosielle cranes migrate from southern Europe and north Asia between October and march.

Religious Sites

A) Hanuman ji temple at Salasar 180 km

Salasar Balaji is a religious place for the devotees of Lord Hanuman. The temple attracts innumerable Indian worshipers throughout the year. On Chaitra Purnima and Ashvin Purnima, large fairs are organized where thousands of people assemble to pay their homage to the deity.

B) Karni mata temple at deshnoke 125 km

This temple is dedicated to an early 15th century mystic, considered to be a reincarnation of Goddess Durga. It is famous for a large number of rats running around the temple complex fearlessly. Sighting a white rat amidst hordes of black rats is considered specially auspicious. During the time of aarti, these rats are offered sweets, grains, etc by the devotees. This temple is famously known as as the temple of rats.

C) Brahma temple at Pushkar 180 km

The Brahma Temple is nestled in the Pushkar valley. It is believed that Lord Brahma, together with all the gods and goddesses, performed a Yagya here. This is the only temple in the world where Lord Brahma - Creator of the Universe, is worshipped

D) Ramdevra temple near Pokaran, 180 km

The village of Ramdevra is known after Baba Ramdev, a Tanwar Rajput and a saint who took Samadhi (conscious exit from the mortal body) in 1458 A. D. He had miraculous powers and his fame reached far and wide. Legend goes that five Pirs(saints) from Mecca came here to test his power and after being convinced, paid their homage to him. Since then he is venerated by Muslims also as Ram Shah Pir. The Hindus regard him as an incarnation of Lord Krishna.

E) Tarkishah Dargah at Nagaur. 40 km

The 14th century dargah is dedicated to Tarkin Shah, a loyal devotee of Kwaja Moinuddin Chishti.

Day Trips to

A) To Jodhpur 90 km

B) To Bikaner 160 km

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