Located 6 kms from Khimsar Fort this village
lies in the heart of the seven dunes
of 'Akla' measuring 8 kms in circumference.
A water body in the centre makes it a
perfect 60 acre oasis of peace. The village
is surrounded by sand dunes in all
directions. It is Accessible by jeep, Camel
& horse. The cluster of huts resemble the
local village hutments known as "dhanis".
Each hut has a 17 ft thatched grass dome.the
huts have independent courtyards which
provide perfect privacy. The rooms are
overlooking the water body with the sand
dunes as a backdrop. They enjoy the complete
silence & tranquility of the the thar desert
!
There are dining facilities by the
waterside and atop the dunes. Observe ducks,
geese, fish & wild birds from the comfort of
your hammock or water mattress. In tranquil
silence of the golden sands sip tea while
witnessing the beautiful desert sunset.
Other activities include camel/horse
expeditions, yoga, massage & star-gazing.
Each
hut has lavish area of 300 square feet. The
interiors are truly ethnic. Mud plastered
walls with an earthen color palette. The
retro styled furniture is made of heavy wood
with iron strapping. Open air showers with
hot & cold running water. A generous vanity
with quaint rustic charm. Luxury par
excellence !! The entire village is
conscientiously designed to be eco-friendly
& merge with the environment. Solar power
has been extensively used. Wireless
communication is available in case of any
emergency. The village is secured by an
electric fence.
About Khimsar Fort
Perched on
the edge of the Great Thar Desert in the
heart of rural India lies this
unique 16th century fort that offers
experience after exhilarating experience.
The battle-scarred walls & turrets remind of
the glorious past. Hundreds of years of
history unfolds as you glance at its
battle-scarred walls and stroll down its
ramparts. As you sip tea on the terraces you
realize the beauty of being surrounded by
acres of lush green gardens. A true rarity
of any desert in the world!!! peacocks,
parrots, pigeons and as many as forty six
varieties of birds greet you to add to the
charm and splendor of this ancient fort.
Today, Khimsar Fort has been awarded the
'GRAND HERITAGE AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE' (this
being the highest recognition conferred upon
any heritage property by the Department of
Tourism, Government of India). You are not
prepared for the beauty, the grandeur, the
layout or the magnificence of this castle
even as you approach it through sand dunes
and narrow countryside roads. It suddenly
hits you on a blind corner. Come and savor
the experience.
Get pampered like a king
as you relish the royal experiences of
Khimsar. Indulge yourself in leisure at the
various sporting and de-stressing centers.
Attempt desert adventure at our nearby sand.
All in all a heady concoction of royalty,
leisure and the inimitable
desert experience like nothing else on
earth. This break is as therapeutic as it is
well deserved in the middle of you hectic
Rajasthan itinerary-a journey across India.
What sets aside this heritage property
from the others is the fact that it is a
family run hotel and 20th generation of the
royal lineage still reside in the fort. The
staff today are also direct descendants of
royal courtiers who have served the family
for generations with passion, loyalty and
sincerity. This extended family offers
hospitality at its best because it is
hospitality from the heart!
Open spaces and courtyards surrounding
the rooms are characteristic of this fort.
Stone carved exteriors, windows and arches
provide a perfect ambience.
How To Get There
It is
Rajasthan's closest palace from New Delhi, situated
at 122 kms. on the Delhi-Jaipur highway - only
100 kms from Delhi's international airport.
Sited on a majestic plateau, concealed in a
horseshoe formation of the billion year old
Aravalli ranges.
of 'Akla' measuring 8 kms in circumference.
A water body in the centre makes it a
perfect 60 acre oasis of peace. The village
is surrounded by sand dunes in all
directions. It is Accessible by jeep, Camel
& horse. The cluster of huts resemble the
local village hutments known as "dhanis".
Each hut has a 17 ft thatched grass dome.the
huts have independent courtyards which
provide perfect privacy. The rooms are
overlooking the water body with the sand
dunes as a backdrop. They enjoy the complete
silence & tranquility of the the thar desert
!
Each
hut has lavish area of 300 square feet. The
interiors are truly ethnic. Mud plastered
walls with an earthen color palette. The
retro styled furniture is made of heavy wood
with iron strapping. Open air showers with
hot & cold running water. A generous vanity
with quaint rustic charm. Luxury par
excellence !! The entire village is
conscientiously designed to be eco-friendly
& merge with the environment. Solar power
has been extensively used. Wireless
communication is available in case of any
emergency. The village is secured by an
electric fence.
unique 16th century fort that offers
experience after exhilarating experience.
The battle-scarred walls & turrets remind of
the glorious past. Hundreds of years of
history unfolds as you glance at its
battle-scarred walls and stroll down its
ramparts. As you sip tea on the terraces you
realize the beauty of being surrounded by
acres of lush green gardens. A true rarity
of any desert in the world!!! peacocks,
parrots, pigeons and as many as forty six
varieties of birds greet you to add to the
charm and splendor of this ancient fort.
Today, Khimsar Fort has been awarded the
'GRAND HERITAGE AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE' (this
being the highest recognition conferred upon
any heritage property by the Department of
Tourism, Government of India). You are not
prepared for the beauty, the grandeur, the
layout or the magnificence of this castle
even as you approach it through sand dunes
and narrow countryside roads. It suddenly
hits you on a blind corner. Come and savor
the experience.
ble
desert experience like nothing else on
earth. This break is as therapeutic as it is
well deserved in the middle of you hectic
Rajasthan itinerary-a journey across India.