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Bal
Samand Palace is a fine specimen of Rajput
architecture in red sandstone surrounded by wide
expanses of lush green gardens.
It is built on the banks of Bal Samand Lake - a
13th century artificial lake. For centuries it has
been an exquisite setting for royal leisure and
recreation.
A
short distance away from the Umaid Bhawan Palace
in the city of Jodhpur, Bal Samand Palace is fine
specimen of the Rajput architecture. Built in red
sand stone and surrounded by wide expanses of lush
green gardens, it offers a quiet retreat from the
hustle and bustle of the lively town of the Bal
Samand lake - a 13th century water reservoir that
supplied drinking water to the city, it has been
an exquisite setting for royal leisure and
recreation for centuries. The palace has recently
been converted into a hotel & now operational
as a Welcom Heritage Hotel with all modern
amenities.
Recently
converted into a hotel with all the modern
amenities and is an ideal place for a quiet
holiday. Apart from the events within the palace
like theme lunches and dinners, on the offer to
the tourist are out door activities like
excursions to nearby places of interest can be
organised. Other facilities are a coffee shop and
a swimming pool.
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