Gajendra Singh Khimsar
Gajendra Singh Khimsar King of Khimsar, MLA from Lohawat Rajasthan, Gajendra Singh Khimsar India.[1] He completed his schooling from The Doon School and went on to pursue Bachelor of Business Administration from The University of Western Ontario, Canada.[2] He became the state Minister of Power & Energy of Rajasthan.[2][3] Gajendra Singh Khimsar BJP Member of Legislative Assembly from Lohawat, Rajasthan. Held responsibilities as Minister of Energy, Govt. of Rajasthan (2003-2008). Khimsar Group of Hotels is the recipient of the "Best Grand Heritage Hotel Award".[citation needed]
Biography
Gajendra Singh of Khimsar (Born 25 December 1959) is a Member of Legislative Assembly (Lohawat,Rajasthan) since 2003. He held responsibilities as Minister of Energy, Govt. of Rajasthan (2003-2008). He hails from the family of Khimsar and is the 20th direct descendent of Rao Karamsi (Founder of the Karamsot Clan of Rathore’s).[citation needed] He is married to Priti Kumari and has two children- Dhananjai Singh and Urvashi Kumari. Gajendra Singh went to the Doon School in Dehradun and graduated from St. Stephen’s College, New Delhi. He pursued his post graduation studies at the University of Western Canada.[citation needed] He also represented India at the World Squash Championship.[citation needed] During his college years, he was ranked 28th in the PSA (Professional Squash Association) world rankings.[citation needed] He was also ranked no.2 in Canada and was the finalist of the US and Canadian Open.[citation needed] A Hotelier by profession, the Khimsar Group of Hotels has been recipient of the 'National Grand Heritage Award For Excellence'- the highest recognition conferred upon any heritage property by the Department of Tourism, Government of India.[citation needed]
References
- ^ "Rajasthan MLA". Rajasthan MLA. Retrieved 2012-03-28.
- ^ a b "Royal blood to prove dominance in election fray in Rajasthan - Economic Times". Articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com. 2008-11-19. Retrieved 2012-03-28.
- ^ "Magazine / Columns : Hideaway village in the dunes". The Hindu. 2008-03-16. Retrieved 2012-03-28.
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Khimsar Fort
"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 savour the experience..." 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. Hundreds of years of history unfold 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 splendour of this ancient fort. Today, Khimsar Fort has been awarded the 'NATIONAL 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 savour the experience…
Khimsar Sand Dunes
“This village nestles amidst sand dunes that seem to roll into eternity. Fortunately, access is only by jeep, camel or horseback. It is truly remote, rural and romantic !”Rustic in appearance, in consonance with the surroundings, these luxurious huts have been deliberately designed to be eco-friendly. Come savour the tranquility of the Thar desert in all its majesty! The mini-lake that appears out of nowhere seems to be just a mirage. Isn't it actually an oasis? Take in a golden sunrise or a colourful sunset amidst golden sands- even as you sip your cuppa! Down a sundowner, followed by a meal around a bonfire- as million of stars blink benevolently down at you. Take a jeep safari into the black buck reserve or ride a camel into the wild desert countryside. Also, avail of the leisure activities and the facilities at the fort-a mere 15 minutes by jeep!