Introduction
About 92 kilometers from Jodhpur, the beautiful tourist spot of Khimsar is located on the edge of the Thar Desert. Khimsar offers a close view of India's rural life.
History
Khimsar was once a small kingdom though some believe that it was never an independent kingdom. The rulers of Khimsar on the contrary claim that that was a recognized kingdom and among frequent visitors was the well known Emperor Aurangzeb.
The fort of Khimsar, a significant structure of the region was built in 1523. The present occupant of the fort, Thakur Onkar Singh made renovations to the original fort.
Attractions
Among the main attractions of Khimsar is the Fort of Khimsar which was originally built by Prince Karamasi but displays heterogeneity in its design as it was renovated by different people at different times.
There are many places around Khimsar which are equally beautiful like Osian, a small town situated about 27 kilometers off Khimsar and is well known for its Hindu and Jain temples. Jodhpur is another magnificent tourist attraction close to Khimsar.
How to get there
The nearest airport from Khimsar is Jodhpur which is about 92 kilometers away. Khimsar is also connected by railways. The nearest rail station is Jodhpur. Jodhpur is connected to other parts of India by a range of trains. New Delhi, Agra, Jaisalmer, Jaipur, Udaipur, and Ahmedabad are some of the important cities that connect with Jodhpur. Khimsar is situated around 92 km on the Jodhpur-Nagaur-Bikaner Highway and is accessible by road as well.
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