Welcomheritage Sardar Samand Palace

WelcomHeritage Sardar Samand Palace in Pali is a hunting lodge built by Maharaja Umaid Singh in 1933 which lies at a distance of 55 Kms each from the airport and the Railway station and a mere 1 Km from the Bus stand.It stands tall besides the picturesque Sardar Samand Lake like a treat to its visitors with its art deco designs, exquisite murals, miniature paintings which are typical exemplars of the royal times of the past.

All the original features of the lodge have been left intact and its vast grounds and impeccably maintained gardens are a delight against the backdrop of the shimmering Sardar Samand Lake that teems with birdlife. While it is only 55 km from Jodhpur, it is an idyllic retreat away from the bustle of city life. As impressive as the exteriors are the finely crafted interiors of this art deco lodge.

• Total number of rooms - 19
• Currency exchange
• Dial-up Internet access - surcharge
• Laundry facilities
• Restaurant(s) in hotel

• Room service (24 hours)
• Tennis on site
• Swimming pool - outdoor
• Free guest parking

• Air conditioning
• Direct-dial phone
• Refrigerator

• Television
• Satellite television service
• Dial-up Internet access (surcharge)

Welcomheritage Sardar Samand Palace offers 19 guest rooms with some special facilities and amenities which includes air conditioning rooms with direct dialing facilities, mini fridge, 24 hours room service, swimming pool, indoor games, tennis & squash court, village safari and Theme Dinner Events for all occasions, ranging from 25 to 150 persons.

The restaurant serves Continental and Indian cuisine along with Rajasthani specialities.

Meals or tea can be taken by the lakeside and there are frequent theme dinners also.

EXCURSIONS:

In and around Jodhpur, 55 km away:

Umaid Bhawan Palace

This Palace was built by Maharaja Umaid Singh using the services of Edwardian architect Henry Vaughan Lanchester. The three hundred and forty seven roomed Umaid Bhawan, residence of the royal family and now a heritage hotel, is an awe-inspiring study in the art deco style.

Mehrangarh Fort

The Mehrangarh Fort, atop a rocky hill overlooking the city, was founded by Rao Jodha in 1459. The fort has been impeccably maintained and it would be difficult not to be amazed at the sheer size and solidity of the fort. The museum

houses several interesting collections including one of palanquins.

Jaswant Thada

Close to the fort is Jaswant Thada, the marble cenotaph of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II, built in his memory by his son Maharaja Sardar Singh.

Maha Mandir

The 100 pillared Mahamandir Temple is intricately carved with figures depicting yoga postures.

Mandore Gardens

Mandore was the former capital of Maharajas of Marwar and is located about 5 miles north of Jodhpur. Here you will find the dewals, or cenotaphs, of Jodhpur's former rulers. Unlike the usual chhatri-shaped cenotaphs typical of Rajasthan, they were built along the lines of a Hindu temple, four stories high, with fine columns and an elegant spire, all in red sandstone.

WelcomHeritage Balsamand Lake and Palace

A summer palace built for the erstwhile Maharajahs on the banks of an artificial lake, about 5 km outside Jodhpur's city limits

Guda Bishnoi

The pond here is the watering hole of the protected and revered antelopes and black bucks in the area. Thousands of birds, like cranes, flock here too.

Osian Temples

These 16 exquisitely sculpted Jain and Brahma temples in the Thar desert are about 65 km away from Jodhpur. Camel rides are also on offer in the sand dunes amidst which these temples are set.

Nagaur

The medium-sized Ahhichatragarh Fort, built by the Mughal Emperors Akbar and Shah Jahan has a well laid out and maintained Moghul garden. A five-domes mosque built by Emperor Akbar dominates the city. Nagaur is most frequented during the festival times of Ramdeoji Ka mela and Tejaji ka mela in February and August respectively.

• Hiking/biking trails nearby
• Ecotours nearby

• Racquetball/squash on site
• Swimming on site