Samode Bagh
Nr. Jaipur, Rajasthan
Laid out 250 years ago by Rawal Sheo Singh Ji of Samode, the Samode Bagh is the private garden retreat of the Samode Royal family.
Driving through the rural countryside you will chance upon an ancient wall travelling beside you and wonder what lies behind. On entering the wide gates you will notice the horses being groomed in the stables. A palatial marble façade will rise up in panoramic magnificence in front of your eyes. Walk through the cool and discreetly splendid main lounge into 20 acres of carefully manicured gardens.
The Samode Bagh is idyllic and unusual; more haven than hotel. Enjoy the lush abundance of flowers and trees, walk amidst fountains and waterways, lounge under the luxurious canopied pavilions, be serenaded by the birds that welcome you into their natural abode. This is a gentle, restful and meditative place that bonds you to nature and to yourself. This is a place to unwind while enjoying the renowned hospitality and courtesy of Samode.
Accommodation: 44 luxuriously appointed tents with en-suite marble bathrooms
Food: The dining room of Samode Bagh is located in a large communal tent. A sit down dinner in this tastefully furnished and opulent tent transports on to the days of the luxurious camps set up for the Royalty during the days of the Raj.
If you prefer a quiet and intimate dining experience, the poolside offers the perfect spot.
Given the environs of the Bagh, dining al fresco is a very popular option and many celebrations are organized under the trees and the stars.
Fine dining is a hallmark of Samode Bagh. The menu offers a choice of Rajasthani, Indian, Chinese and Continental cuisine.
The wine cellar at the Bagh boasts of an extensive selection of Indian wines.
Central activities: Walk Take nature walks, identify flowers and plants, watch birds, stroll, meditate, read by the fireside, play games, swim in the exotic pool or rejuvenate with a massage.
Get adventurous, saddle up for horse or camel safaris around the rugged countryside – into villages and fields- into Samode and around. Take a jeep if you will. Have a meal with the village folk. Drive up to the splendid Samode Palace – ideally dine there or have tea or a drink. You may want to walk through the cobbled lanes of Samode village and market, stopping by the little shops of the bangle maker, the cloth merchant, or the gemstone expert.
Location: Nearest airport - Jaipur - 56kms - 1h15 minutes
Nearest railway station - Jaipur - 42kms - 1 hout
By road - Delhi - 234kms - 4h20 minutes
Itinerary: Can be included easily in a Delhi-Agra-Jaipur itinerary with a special touch being the Samode Bagh. It can also be included for a relaxing lunch stop.
Samode Palace, Samode 303806, District Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
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