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Bal Samand Lake Palace

Description

Jodhpur, the erstwhile capital of the kingdom of Marwar, Rajasthan’s largest princely state, a city awash in hues of blue, dominated by the large, imposing and wonderfully preserved Meherangarh Fort that towers over the alternately sleepy and bustling city with its winding roads and teeming markets, is a popular destination for good reason.

A mere 5 kilometres north of the city limits of Jodhpur, on the Mandore Road, is the Balsamand Lake Palace, overlooking the still, clear Balsamand Lake. Built in red sandstone employing the typical ornate Rajput architectural style, it was initially conceived as the summer residence of the Jodhpur Majarajahs.

There are 10 palace suites, each different but similar in that they are spacious, well appointed, and brimming with charm. The wide patios or little ornate windows, the antique furnishings, the definition of separate spaces and niches with low arches, all echo the splendour of a rich and luxurious past and make for a stay of indulgent fantasy in the present.

Hotel Highlights

Swimming pool
Conference Facilities
Lake View lounge & bar
Garden Restaurant
Multi cuisine coffee shop
24-hour room service
Horse carriage buggy ride
Cycling/ jogging track
Croquet
Obstacle golf
Ayoma and ayurvedic health spa
Running hot and cold water
Telephone with direct dialling
Television in the room with satellite channels
Doctor on call
Credit cards and money exchange