Overview

A village amidst sand dunes, Khimsar in Rajasthan seems as if it rolls into eternity. This truly remote hamlet is rustic, romantic and absolute rural. Accessible only by jeep, camel back or horseback, it’s a place worth the visit. There are very few places of accommodation, hence demands a well planned tour in advance. The tranquility of the Thar Desert, a mirage like mini lake out of nowhere, the golden sunrise and a sunset that embraces all the colours of the desert into itself is all about Khimsar. A jeep safari to spot some black-bucks or a camel ride in the wild desert countryside, will add that extra adventure to your tour. Khimsar Fort, Osian -16 outstanding Jain and Hindu temples and Nagaur- the little desert town that has the Ahichhatragarh Fort and holds a Cattle Fair every year; are places travels visit when in Khimsar.

How to visit:

By road: There are good road connections from Khimsar to other important tourist destinations in the region including Jodhpur, Bikaner, and Nagaur.

By rail: The nearest railway station to reach Khimsar is in Jodhpur Junction (JU).

By air: The nearest airport is the Jodhpur airport which is 92 kms away. Flights connect Jodhpur to other major cities like Delhi, Jaipur, Udaipur and Mumbai.

Fast Facts

Location - Rajasthan, North India

Places of Interest - Khimsar Fort and village, camel safari, jeep safari

Best time to visit - October to April

Language - Hindi, English

Festivals - Nagaur Fair

Khimsar Location Map