Thursday, November 6, 2008

Samode Tourism

Samode is a great place of tourist interest, located at a distance of 42kms from Jaipur, on the way to Shekhawati in Rajasthan. Samode is renowned for its stunning havelis and forts. Samode makes a perfect destination to enjoy one's holidays. Samode is a place of immense interest for people who value heritage and local arts.

Out of all other, Samode Palace captures the attention of people with its magnificent architecture. The Palace belonged to Rawals of Samode, who were not the part of Royal family. Actually they were wealthy noblemen, the title of "Maha Rawal" was granted to them by the Royal family, as an incentive for their courage and faithfulness. The striking Palace is embellished with rich work of ornamentation.

The Samode Palace is about four hundred years old. The present form of the Palace is the outcome of much restoration work. This old Palace is now converted in a Heritage Hotel after making several additions to it. One can visit the Samode Palace, which forms the prime attraction of Samode. The interiors of the Palace are harmonized with warm colored walls, delicate marble work, colorful patterns and traditional art objects. The Durbar Hall is the highlight of this Palace. It is one of the most stunning halls showcasing mirror work and enamel work of "Minakari".

Samode Fort is the other attraction, which lies above Samode Palace on the hill. The Royal Fort exhibits luxury, elegance, taste and sophistication worthy of the former Prime Ministers of the Jaipur Royal Court. However, the condition of the fort has deteriorated; still it is popular with tourists for its historical importance. The Fort also offers a spectacular view of the town below. Samode Bagh is an incentive to the excursion of Samode. The beautiful garden has rejuvenated after some work of renovation and now attracts tourists from all over the world.

You can also go for a camel ride, to move across the village to check out the local traditions and colors of Samod. You will be definitely pleased by the affectionate smiles and cordial hospitality of the desert people. In Samode, you can spend evenings enjoying the folk dances and live music performances by local musicians. In totality, Samode is a nice place to explore and makes a perfect excursion from the city of Jaipur.