Rajasthan TourismVibrant Rajasthan – Travel to the Land of History, Legends, Valorous Warriors And Heritage Hotels….

Khimsar Forts

I had already explored several enchanting destinations of incredible Rajasthan. Now I moved towards Khimsar to taste its rich cultural heritage. One of my close friends had told me about his tour to Khimsar and I really liked whatever he told me about this wonderful village. I wanted to experience the rural life of Rajasthan and the royalty too, So Khimsar was the best bet for me.

As my friend and I were on our way to Khimsar, our guide Surender Singh acquainted us with some information on Khimsar. It is a picturesque and peaceful village which was once a royal kingdom. It is located around 90 km from Jodhpur and is a great place to visit. It is best known for its mesmerizing Khimsar Fort.

Standing tall on the edge of the Great Thar Desert, the 16th century Khimsar Fort welcomes you for a royal and overwhelming experience. It is a majestic structure which is a testimony to the glorious past of Rajasthan. Its gardens are alive with gorgeous green plants, trees and colorful flowers and birds. The fort is a heritage hotel where royalty and grandeur of the raja-maharaja era is served in plenty. We were booked here for 2 days.

While exploring the fort the guide told me that this fort with fortified walls, turrets and stables was originally built for defense purposes. But later the royal family started staying here in the 18th century. A special apartment for the royal ladies was built here. Later a few stunning structures were also added to the fort. We enjoyed mouth-watering Rajasthani dishes on the rooftop restaurant of the fort and enjoyed the mesmerizing views of the surroundings. Also visited the museum inside the fort where a rare collection of royal belongings are displayed.

Next, the hotel arranged a camel safari for us and we explored the unfathomable sand dunes and the nearby villages. It was such a wonderful experience! I felt as if I had entered the wonderland where everything looked amazing. At the hotel we also saw the star-studded sky with telescope provided by the hotel.

The next day we stayed at the Khimsar Sand dunes Resort, located 6 km from the Khimsar fort. Set amidst sand dunes, this resort consists of sixteen huts with courtyards. There is a water body in the center of the resort which makes it look like an oasis in the desert. It was awesome! A stay at this resort offered us a great opportunity to experience the rural and royal sides of Rajasthan . Our tour to Khimsar was such a fantastic experience that its memories will linger on for this entire lifetime…

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Mandawa Haveli

Rajasthan is undoubtedly one of the most incredible and impressive tourist destinations of India. The moment you start exploring it, you come across amazing and fascinating attractions. The royalty and beauty of this land take the tourists to the times of raja-maharaja. Mandawa is one such destination of rajasthan where there is so much to see and experience as a tourist. I recently visited this place and came back completely mesmerized by its architectural beauty and pleasant aura.

Located in the Shekhawati region( well known for its awe-inspiring architectural work) of Rajasthan, Mandawa is a beautiful fort town. Tourists from across the globe come here to see its famous havelis( mansions ), temples, chhatris( cenotaphs) and frescoes. The glorious history of this town dates back to 1755. To give a royal taste to tourists the havelis here have been converted into heritage hotels.

My first halt was Mandawa Fort which dominates the land of this town. It has been converted into a heritage hotel known for its architectural brilliance. I was completely spell bound by the architectural beauty and royal ambiance of the fort. My guide Joginder Singh told me about the history of the fort and the interesting stories of the then raja-maharajas. The walls of the apartments of the fort are adorned with mesmerizing frescoes and paintings. The carvings and mirror work deserve special mention. One of the apartments named Durbar Hall fascinated me a lot with its wonderful paintings, carvings and antiques. The fort offers breathtaking views of the town. Here one also gets a chance to see the royal costumes of the kings and their fierce weapons.

My next destinations were the havelis of Mandawa which are like art galleries. From royal architecture to lavishly painted apartments, beautiful paintings touching various themes and exquisite carvings, all can be seen in these havelis. Some of the havelis I visited were jhunjhunwala Haveli, Murmuria Haveli and Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli. Each of the haveli had its own unique charm and beauty.

In the evening I explored the bazaar of Mandawa and bought a beautiful painting and a carved chair. It was such a great experience to travel to Mandawa.

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