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Samode City Guide
Samode is situated in the royal Indian state of Rajasthan around 42 km from
capital city Jaipur. This small village is famous for its haveli and fort.
Samode was one of the princely place of Jaipur. It was built in the 19th
century. The highlighting of the building is the exquisite Diwan-i-khas
covered with original paintings and mirror work.
Its an ideal spot for outings and for picnics. Samode is famous for Samode
Palace and Samode Bagh. the Nathawats of Samode played an important role
in the durbar of Jaipur. Samode is an ideal desert gateway. During the day
a camel ride through the Samode village and the surroundings countryside
is a good side.
History of Samode
Samode according to Rajputana it was a large town. The landlords of Samode
the principal thakurs of the state of Amber were the Nathawat tracing their
relation to Prithviraj Singhji. One of his son Gopalji was awarded Samode
a noble feudatory of the Amber and Jaipur principality. It was among the
wealthiest territories in the Amber kingdom. In1757 the territory was returned
to Nathawats. For the first half existence of this palace was a little more
than a fortified stronghold in the rugged Rajput tradition.
In 19th century under Rawal did the castle begin to take on the lavish aspects.
He reached distinction as the principal signatory of the historic 1818 treaty
making Jaipur a protectorate of British East India Company. then Samode
Palace was transformed in to an one of the country's premium palace hotel
in 1987. It was showing a perfect example of Rajput mughal architecture
and built on small hillock and planned in a progression of courtyards of
increasing height. Its a touching reminder of the vision of its creators.
Samode has a very high temperature. The summers are very hot shooting
up to 45° C, on the other hand winters are chilly and temperature
go down to 5° C. The best time to visit Samode is the period between
October to March.
Tourist Attraction of Samode
Samode Bagh
Samode Bagh was built by Rawal Sheo Singhji. It is modelled on the geometric
style of the Mughal Garden. Visitors came here to enjoy rare moments in
airy atmosphere, which is surrounded by rippling water fountains. Special
feature of the stay here is the accommodation which is provided in the tents.
the central point of the bagh is meeting point which is elegantly furnished
Durbar tent. Evening come alive with the local folk music and dances in
the magic of camp fire. Many entertainment activities available here include
camel safaries. a visit to the village and Samode Palace.
Samode Palace
The Samode Palace displays the excellence of Rajasthani architecture.
It is built in that pattern of an open courtyard with rooms leading off
the arched corridor that runs along all the four sides of building. the
painstakingly carved Sultan Mahal reflects an artists Zest for creativity
and excellence. Durbaar Hall is painted with Ornate floral motifis and
colored delicately with vegetable pigments carries a charm of its own.
Sultan Mahal
The Sultan Mahal is on the first floor-an exquisite room with a marble pillared
verandah. It has the famous Jaipur blue tile decorations. Every inch of
the ceiling and the walls are covered with floral, paisley and geometric
motifs painted in vegetable colors. It is called Sultan Mahal after the
craftsman, who painstakingly created it. Old and heavy carved silver furniture
brought from Nepal by the grandmother of the present Rawal gleam dully in
sunlight even today.
Hall of Mirrors
The splendid hall of mirror is another attraction that will leave anyone
spellbound. Large and tiny fragments of polished mirror are set into the
plaster work and reflects a thousand images of the person entering the room.
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