Exotic Places to Stay

Samode Palace

Dwell in the most luxurious Heritage Hotels of India at the Samode. The trilogy comprises of the haveli, palace and the garden retreat.

The Samode Heritage Hotel was once the sole preserve of the Rawal of Samode. The Heritage Hotel is amongst those few that did not belong to the royals. The noblemen owned the retreat, which is 42 kms away from Jaipur. Most of the historical and cultural attractions are close by. Today it is amongst the most exotic Heritage Hotels in India. For 5 consecutive years the Samode Heritage Hotel has won the prestigious Best Heritage Hotel in India award.


You get to arrive at the Heritage Hotel in style. The garlands, the traditional aarti and the tikka on the forehead will follow. While sipping on the welcome drink catch up with aura of the awesome Samode Palace Heritage Hotel. The abode of the noblemen is so elegant and enchanting at the same time. The heydays of the Rawals can be recalled from each nook of the palace. The warm welcome will strike the right note for the stupendous stay.


The fusion of the contemporary conveniences and the traditional trends make the stay unforgettable. The Jacuzzi, international direct dialing, television sets with cable network; L.D. and the C.D. player are all available to make your stay full of ease. On the other hand you have the wealth of the Rajasthan's rustic sights and sounds besides the traditional tastes and textures.


During the daytime you may check out the adjacent countryside to get the feel of the real flavor of the rustic lifestyles lead by the people habiting the Samode village. In order to achieve the same there is no better option than the back of the camel. Riding this gentle animal with its rocking gait is a great way to relax on a sunny morning. Though the other options to participate in the picturesque village of Samode would be on foot or horse or even a jeep. Elephant Polo is another animal activity for the sporty ones of you. For renewal and rejuvenation you may visit the Ayurvedic Center that is world renowned for its herbal oil massages.


The evenings in the same way are reserved for the cultural programs. Tap your feet to the folk music and shake a leg for the dances. The bards and the colorfully clad dancers all promise to make it an evening to remember for long. Be all ears to the traditional instruments like the one-stringed fiddle, bagpipes, local violins that will add their magic to the musical evening. The puppet shows put up at the main courtyard are pulsating. The nights at the Samode Heritage Hotel seems to be straight picking from the fantastic Arabian nights fantasy. Step in the Hall of mirrors and watch the single candle fame create a spectacular sight of thousand of stars with the polished mirrors all around! You may even indulge in the spell binding stargazing. For the romantics of you nothing can beat the candle-lit dinner on the terrace. Theme lunches and evenings have proved quiet thrilling for the travelers to the land. Though life in itself is occasion in itself to be celebrated, birthdays, anniversaries, weddings and parties in general are often organized at the Samode Palace Heritage Hotel.


The palace has played host to the like of Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy, Mick Jagger, Jeremy Irons, Michelle Yeow and the sister of King Jordan. In the January '99 issue of the Times London the Samode Palace was featured amongst the top 5 best hotels in the whole wide world. What are you waiting for? Get going to the Heritage Hotel with both national as well as international appreciation.