Khaba Fort
खाभा किला
A small hilltop fort beside another abandoned Palliwal village. From the top you can look down over hundreds of roofless stone houses and the desert beyond.
Like Kuldhara, Khaba was a village abandoned by the Palliwal people. The small Khaba Fort on a hill beside it has been restored and now houses a small museum displaying local fossils and folk artifacts. From the top you can see hundreds of roofless stone houses laid out in neat rows, a scene even more desolate than Kuldhara. Peacocks are often seen nearby. Entry costs about 50 rupees, and the fort is open roughly 08:00 to 18:00. It is about 35 km from the town center, close to the route to the Sam Sand Dunes, so it is commonly visited on a private car tour.
Opening hours
About 08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Kuldhara Abandoned Village
- Sam Sand Dunes
- Khuri Sand Dunes
- Lodurva Jain Temple
- Amar Sagar
- Bada Bagh
- Vyas Chhatri
- Mandir Palace & Tazia Tower (Badal Vilas)