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Balsamand
lake
Sprawled over 300 acres of luxuriant greens in a valley
ensconced with sandstone hills, the Balsamand Lake Palace
is located on the Mandore road that lies at a few kilometers
from the main Jodhpur city.
Overlooking the serene Balsamand Lake, the Balsamand
Palace is a 16th century heritage mansion that was constructed
to serve as a summer palace for the Marwar royalty.
The Balsamand Palace served as a tranquil summer getaway
for the kings and queens of Marwar in the medieval era
and today it offers a quiet retreat for those interested
in spending a heritage holiday far from the noise and
bustle of the bright city lights.
The Balsamand Lake Palace was converted into a heritage
hotel in 1996 by Maharaja Gaj Singh II.
The Balsamand Lake in Jodhpur is a man made reservoir
that was dug in the 12th century and served as an important
source of water to the Jodhpur city for a long time.
Feel royal as you picnic near the Balsamand Lake cosseted
by mango trees, guava and papaya groves on all sides
with scenic vistas of the red sandstone Balsamand Lake
Palace and the dust-brown hills beyond.
So come and tour the Balsamand Lake and Palace with
Indian Horizons and explore a fantastic illustration
of Rajputana architecture at its intricate best.
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