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Samode Palace, Jaipur , Rajasthan

Samode Palace, Jaipur , RajasthanThe pictorial town of Samode is located at a distance of 42 kilometers from the city of Jaipur. It has always been a center where the local art and culture had flourished. This region is also famous for havelis, mansions and handicrafts. It is a perfect place for the tourists to get acquainted and enjoy the rural life of Rajasthan. For a change this kind of tourist attraction will be interesting for the travelers to explore.

The town of Samode lies on the way to Shekhawati. The best season to visit Samode is from October to March. The main attraction here is the Samode Palace. The grandeur of the palace will completely bowl over the tourists. This magnificent building belongs to the Rawal clan. They were not exactly kings but belonged to the aristocratic families. They were known for their bravery and loyalty to the royal family. In an effort to recognize their contribution the royal family conferred upon them the title of "Maha Rawal."

The Samode Palace is almost 400 years old and has undergone a lot of renovation work. As a result a lot of new buildings had been added to the palace building. Within the palace premises the travelers will come across Sultan Mahal. It is a magnificent hall with a pillared verandah. Marble has been used to construct the verandah. Majorly blue color has been used to decorate the interiors. What is noticeable is the predominant use of silver for furnishing the rooms. The combination of white silver and blue hue renders an aristocratic feel to the entire palace.

The tourists can check out the Durbar Hall. On the left side of the Durbar hall the travelers will find paintings with floral motifs. In the recent time the Samode Palace has been converted to a heritage hotel. Besides these another noteworthy building within the fort is the Hall of Mirrors.

The Samode fort and Bagh are also worth visiting in this town.

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