Balsamand Lake and Palace
Balsamand in Jodhpur houses a pretty artificial lake about 1km in length. The lake was built 1159AD. and there is a picturesque palace which was built late in the 19th century. The resort was weekend retreat for the Maharajas of Jodpur and has a beautiful red sandstone frontage, and has carvings of Hindu gods and goddesses depicted on it.
However, the interiors show a strong European influence, which is hardly surprising as the rulers of Jodhpur had very strong links with the British. The complex also houses a garden and a bird sanctuary.Balsamand Palace was converted into a heritage hotel in 1996 by Maharaja Gaj Singh II,making it one of the ideal destination to spend your travel vacations in Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
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