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A stone's throw away from the ancient capital of Marwar, Mandore, and only 8 km from the city-center of Jodhpur, Bal Samand is a world away from the hustle and bustle of modern life.
The lake was engineered in the 12th Century but the exquisite red sand-stone palace came later; it was built by Maharaja Jaswant Singh I of Jodhpur in the 17th Century, at the very zenith of Rathore Rule under the umbrella of the Mughal Empire.
Set in a private estate of over 60 Acres, with sprawling orchards of lime and pomegranate and landscaped gardens criss-crossed by elegant waterways and even a aqueduct, the palace with its lovely promenade on the lake, was always more than just a residence;
a pleasure palace in the finest Mughal tradition of the picnic.
In more recent times a tradition has developed with the Royal Family celebrating the first rains in Bal Samand; a custom that has led to the palace being referred to as a Monsoon Palace.
But today, after the successful completion of an ambitious restoration and modernization program Bal Samand is the palace for all seasons; a world class Heritage Hotel with modern amenities.
BAL SAMAND GARDEN RETREAT
The Bal Samand Garden Retreat is a hotel with two wings.
Bal Samand Garden Retreat is a paradise waiting to be explored. Owned by the royal family of Jodhpur, it represents the epitome of heritage luxury that caters to the holidaymaker as well as the business traveler with equal élan.
It is surrounded by lush orchards of fruit trees & verdant gardens encircled with flowering plants.
The nature resort is flanked by a beautiful 9-hole obstacle golf course that promises to make your game among sylvan surroundings a memorable one.
ROOMS & SUITES
Down in the gardens, surrounded by acres of manicured lawn, are twenty six tastefully designed Garden Rooms with their own Rose Garden, spacious and comfortable accommodation with base category Garden rooms, facing Garden and open courtyards ensures a pleasant stay.
BAL SAMAND LAKE PALACE
ROYAL HORSE SAFARI
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
Mehrangarh Fort of Jodhpur in Rajasthan, India
Invincible and mighty, inspiring awe, admiration, envy and fear in friend and foe alike, Mehrangarh is the very spirit of the Rathores.
Mehrangarh Fort has never, not even once, been taken in a siege. Indeed, no historian, no white-whiskered royal retainer, no chronicle, no ballad, no poem can rival the Citadel of the Sun in bringing alive the story of the Rathores of Jodhpur.
Every mile-stone in their adventure, every triumph, every act of courage is immortalized here in stone and mortar, marble and metal.
The palaces lavished with delicate friezes, record successful campaigns; cart-loads of war booty and caravans laden with imperial favor.
The cenotaphs recount stirring tales of valor and sacrifice; cannon-ball marks on the walls speak of repulsed enemies; the hand-prints, tiny and graceful on the portals, weep in remembrance of faithful queens lost to the flames of Sati.
ROOMS & SUITES
The Palace is located near the lake, having suite rooms. Only one suite i.e. the Maharani suite is facing the lake. Each is tastefully and luxuriously appointed in authentic Jodhpur style, with traditional seating, dining alcoves, chaise lounges by the window and enormous jacuzzi baths. The gracious interiors are matched only by the spectacular views of the pristine lake and the splendid gardens.
