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Travel to Samode ... |
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Samode, on the outskirts of Shekhawati, is situated in the royal Indian State of Rajasthan. The small village itself is a centre for block printing and lacquered bangle making is also famous for forts and palaces. Built in the 19th century, Samode was one of the princely place of Jaipur. 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. |
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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. |
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Air : The nearest airport is Jaipur from where flights can be taken
for other major cities of India. Major cities are connected with Jaipur by
air Delhi, Mumbai, and Udaipur. |
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| Best Time to Visit Samode : | |
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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. |
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›› Samode Bagh : |
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Beyond the last ripples of the Aravalli range, north of Jaipur, lies the eastern most extent of the Thar Desert, where small sand-blown towns nestle between dunes and sprawling expanse of parched land. This small village is quite famous for its Havelis with murals and wall paintings. This place is also known as the living art gallery of the world by many experts. |
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| Samode Travel Packages : | |
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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. Evening come alive with the local folk
music and dances in the magic of camp fire.
The Samode Palace displays the excellence of
Rajasthani architecture. 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.
A flambuoyant showcase of Rajasthani
architecture, the
