Samode according to Rajputana it was a large town. The landlords of Samode
the principal thakurs of the state of Amber were the Nathawat tracing
their relation to Prithviraj Singhji. One of his son Gopalji was awarded
Samode a noble feudatory of the Amber and Jaipur principality. It was
among the wealthiest territories in the Amber kingdom. In1757 the
territory was returned to Nathawats. For the first half existence of this
palace was a little more than a fortified stronghold in the rugged Rajput
tradition. In 19th century under Rawal did the castle begin to take on the
lavish aspects. He reached distinction as the principal signatory of the
historic 1818 treaty making Jaipur a protectorate of British East India
Company. then Samode Palace was transformed in to an one of the country's
premium palace hotel in 1987. It was showing a perfect example of Rajput
mughal architecture and built on small hillock and planned in a
progression of courtyards of increasing height. Its a touching reminder of
the vision of its creators.
Introduction
Samode is situated in the royal Indian state of Rajasthan around 42 km
from capital city Jaipur. This small village is famous for its haveli and
fort. Samode was one of the princely place of Jaipur. It was built in the
19th century. The highlighting of the building is the exquisite
Diwan-i-khas covered with original paintings and mirror work. Its an ideal
spot for outings and for picnics. Samode is famous for Samode Palace and
Samode Bagh. the Nathawats of Samode played an important role in the
durbar of Jaipur. Samode is an ideal desert gateway. During the day a
camel ride through the Samode village and the surroundings countryside is
a good side.
Climate of Samode
Samode has a very high temperature. The summers are very hot shooting up
to 45° C, on the other hand winters are chilly and temperature go down to
5° C. The best time to visit Samode is the period between October to
March.
Samode according to Rajputana it was a large town. The landlords of Samode
the principal thakurs of the state of Amber were the Nathawat tracing
their relation to Prithviraj Singhji. One of his son Gopalji was awarded
Samode a noble feudatory of the Amber and Jaipur principality. It was
among the wealthiest territories in the Amber kingdom. In1757 the
territory was returned to Nathawats. For the first half existence of this
palace was a little more than a fortified stronghold in the rugged Rajput
tradition. In 19th century under Rawal did the castle begin to take on the
lavish aspects. He reached distinction as the principal signatory of the
historic 1818 treaty making Jaipur a protectorate of British East India
Company. then Samode Palace was transformed in to an one of the country's
premium palace hotel in 1987. It was showing a perfect example of Rajput
mughal architecture and built on small hillock and planned in a
progression of courtyards of increasing height. Its a touching reminder of
the vision of its creators.