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Samode is situated
in the royal Indian state of Rajasthan around 42 km from Jaipur,
the capital city. Located on way to Shekhawati, this small village
is famous for its haveli and fort. Samode is connected to Jaipur
through a good network of roads.
The palace is a beautiful gem in this rugged countryside. It is
now an internationally renowned heritage hotel. Samode Bagh, a few
Kms away is a serene water garden, which now has a number of
luxury tents available for visitors.
Unlike the other havelis of Rajasthan, the Samode Palace does not
belong to any royal family but a family of noblemen, the Rawals of
Samode. It is about four hundred years old, and has some new
additions and modifications.
The Samode Palace, now a heritage hotel, is built in the
characteristic pattern of an open courtyard with rooms leading off
the arched corridor that runs along all the four sides of the
building. The Sultan Mahal is on the first floor-an exquisite room
with a marble pillared verandah. It has the famous Jaipur blue
tile decorations.
A hall of mirrors, which is a must for any palace of
consequence,is also to be found in Samode. At night a single
candle flame can create the effect of a thousand stars. |
