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Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Fort & Dunes, Khimsar
Khimsar, Rajasthan, India · Welcomhotel · Accessible Luxury
Rao Karamsiji, a son of the founder of Jodhpur, established Khimsar Fort in 1523, and it has been the ancestral home of his dynasty for over 500 years. Today Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Fort and Dunes, comprises the main 16th-century fort and a desert dune camp, 89 rooms in all, at the edge of the Thar in Nagaur district of Rajasthan.
- 89 rooms
- Opened 1523
- Neighborhood: Fidoda Ki Dhani
- Rooms from 248 sq ft (23 m²)
About Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Fort & Dunes, Khimsar
- Khimsar Fort was established in 1523 by Rao Karamsiji, the son of the founder of Jodhpur, and has been the ancestral home of his dynasty for over 500 years.
- Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Fort and Dunes comprises the main 16th-century fort and a desert dune camp, with about 89 rooms.
- The property stands at Khimsar in Rajasthan's Nagaur district.
- Entry-level rooms start at 248 sq ft (23 m²).
History
Established in 1523 CE by Rao Karamsiji, the son of the founder of Jodhpur, Khimsar Fort has served as the ancestral home for his dynasty for over 500 years. The heritage property comprises the primary 16th-century fort and a unique desert dune camp extension, preserving its historical architecture including stables and chhatris.
The setting
43 km from central Nagaur.
Restaurants and bars
- The Last Sentinel Cafe — Café · Multicuisine
- Fateh Mahal — Restaurant · Multicuisine
- Vansh — Restaurant · Multicuisine
- The Royal Refuge — Restaurant · Club cuisine & finger food
- Fort Ramparts — Restaurant · Multicuisine
- Akhayraj — Restaurant · North Indian, Continental, Pan-Asian
- The Distant Frontier — Restaurant · Club cuisine
- Jhoompa — Restaurant · Multicuisine
- Dilruba — Restaurant · Club cuisine & finger food
Experiences
- Khimsar Sand Dunes Village stay — Stay in luxury huts amidst the dunes; sunrise and sunset, camelback safari, dining under the stars.
- Desert & Wildlife Safari — Jeep ride to the Black Buck Reserve or camel ride into the Thar Desert.
- Tour of the Khimsar Fort — Walk through the corridors of the 15th-century fort and learn about Rajasthan's culture and royal families.
- Mixology Sessions — Learn to make signature beverages.
- Welcomsthaliska — Regional Rajasthani dishes served on a single platter.
- Cooking Classes — Interactive session learning traditional Rajasthani dishes.
Amenities
- Vishranti Spa and Fitness Centre
- Swimming Pool surrounded by 16th-century fort walls
- Jeep Safaris to the Black Buck Reserve and Camel Rides
- Multiple Dining Venues including Fateh Mahal and The Last Sentinel Cafe
- Tennis Courts and Billiards Room
- Exclusive Sand Dunes Village extension with ethnic huts
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