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, kingdom of another brother.

Twenty one generations later, a part of this fort is still residence to the Karamsot Rathor direct lineage while the rest has been opened out to royal Rajput hospitality, personally overseen by the family, on a grand and elegant scale.

Khimsar Fort borders the stark and arid Thar Desert, as 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. It was for good cause that it was awarded the 'Grand Heritage Award for Excellence' by the Tourism Board of the Government of India. Open spaces, courtyards surrounding the rooms, stone carved exteriors, windows and arches are characteristic of this fort.

 

 

Khimsar Sand Dunes

Being in the close proximity of Khimsar Fort, history comes alive on a visit to the Sand Dunes. It is 6 minutes drive from historic Khimsar Fort which was built in 1523 by Rao Karamsji, 8th son of the founder of Jodhpur Rao Jodha. Twenty one generations later, a part of this fort is still residence to the Karamsot Rathor direct lineage.Get yourself pampered to the royal Rajput hospitality, personally overseen by the royal family, on a grand and elegant scale.

At the centre, a water body In an 8 km circumference, the seven dunes of 'Akla'. At the heart of this oasis of sixty acres, adjoining the lake, the WelcomHeritage Khimsar Sand Dunes Village. This village is a mere 6 km away from the WelcomHeritage Khimsar Fort (built in1523 by Rao Karamsji, founder of the line of Karamsot Rathors) and is accessible by jeep, camel but once there, all that is evident to the naked eye is rolling sand dunes in every direction. The location of this remote and rural village, facing the water body, ensures total tranquility and peace with perhaps nothing but the sound of the sifting sands wafting on the desert winds, occasionally interrupted by the ducks, geese and wild birds that flock to the water body. The savage beauty of the desert is constantly before you, be it in the harshness of the day, or as the glow of sunset envelopes the entire desert in orange hues or underneath a brilliant starlit night.

 

 

Best time for Wedding

January to March & October to December

A Typical Wedding Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival
Traditional / ceremonial welcome with aarti and folk performers. An activity brochure details activities for the wedding ahead.

Evening
A theme party based on the location, with traditional cuisine and entertainment, followed by a dance party with a DJ in attendance.
 
Day 2 – The wedding day

Lunch
Sight seeing at the local venues which could be game sanctuary, temples, museums, churches, followed by Lunch with the cuisine of your choice

Evening : Wedding ceremony
The wedding ceremony will be of your choice as per the rites you would like to follow. A typical wedding would have the following sequence of events:

•  Assembly of procession and royal / traditional march to the wedding venue
•  Traditional welcome of procession
•  Wedding as per your rites – Hindu, Christian or Muslim
•  Cake cutting, toasts
•  Fireworks, traditional entertainment
•  Formal sit down dinner
•  Dance with live band / DJ
 
Day 3 – Sight seeing / Departure
This normally would be a day at leisure with options of sight seeing, shopping, special lunches etc

Sight seeing
Local sight seeing: Guided tours, rides, museum visits, historical / religious Shopping visits
Local bazaars

Departure
Momentoes for guests