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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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