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| Samode,
an ideal desert getaway is situated in the
royal Indian state of Rajasthan. Samode is
around 42 km from Jaipur, the capital city
of Rajasthan . Samode is a small village famous
for its haveli and fort. The Samode Haveli
was built over 150 years ago by Rawal Sheo
Singhji, a Prime Minister in the Jaipur court,
who belonged to the family of Samode, tracing
their relation to the Jaipur Maharaja the
fabled Prithviraj Singhji the 17 th prince
of the Kacchawaha Rajputs. |
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best way to explore Samode is on the top of
a camel, during the day time. This gives the
travelers a good idea of the surrounding countryside.
The most distinguishing feature of the Samode
is the thorny keekar trees that are quite
dominant in the surroundings of Samode. |
| Brief
History |
| 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 modifications and additions. This
family traces its descent to Prithvi Singh
of Amber (1503-1528), the 17th prince of the
house of Kachwaha Rajputs, who in turn trace
their descent to Lord Rama. Gopal Singh, one
of the 12 sons of Prithvi Singh, was given
Samode, which owed loyalty to the rulers of
Amber and Jaipur. These noblemen of Samode
were bestowed the title of 'Maha Rawal', in
place of just 'Rawal' by the royal family
for their bravery and loyalty towards the
royal family. |
| How
to reach |
Samode is 42 kms. from
Jaipur and connected through hourly bus services.
Cars can be hired for the journey and for
the duration of your stay here.
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| Climate
& Season |
| Samode
has extreme climate. Summers are very hot
shooting up to 45°C and winters are very
cold and temperature can dip down to 5°C.
The best time to go to Samode is the period
between October and March, when the weather
remains cool and tolerable. |
| Language |
| Rajasthani
and Hindi |
| Best
Attractions |
| Samode is
an interesting place and today, it is a major
tourist attraction in the country and so many
attractions you may visit or explore the city
in Samode. We list below a selection of major
attractions of Samode – |
| The
Fort of Sheograrh : This is where
the people of Samode barricaded themselves
in times of war. It is an austere building
built on traditional lines.
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Shekhawati : This place is
also called the living art gallery of the
world, located two and half hours away from
Samode. This small village is quite famous
for its havelis with murals and wall paintings.
This place is also called the living art gallery
of the world. |
| Samode
Bagh : Just 3 km away from the village
lies polychromatic flowering bushes, fruit
trees and lush green lawns of Samode Bagh.
It is a walled garden that once served as
the recreation grounds for Samode Palace .
It is an oasis set amidst the dry rugged expanse
of an ochre desert. |
| Samode
Palace
: Deep in the desert, against a background
of dry & stony hills lies the large sprawling
haveli (palace) of Samode which stands apart
in serene splendour amidst rugged hills and
offers a grand journey into the splendid glory
of its majestic past. The Samode palace is
about 400 years old and has been converted
into a comfortable hotel run by the family.
It's an intersting building build on three
levels, each with its own courtyard. The highlight
is the exquisite Diwan-i-Khas, which is covered
with original painting and mirror work.
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