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Balsamand Lake is a lake situated 5 km from Jodhpur on Jodhpur-Mandore Road. This lake is a popular picnic spot, built-in 1159 AD by Gurjara-Pratihara rulers. It was designed as a water reservoir to provide water to Mandore. The lake has a length of one km, breadth of 50 m and a depth of 15 m.Just 6 km into the Jodhpur-Mandore Road, lies the beautiful Balsamand Lake, a perfect example of man-made architecture. Built-in 1159 AD to serve as a water reservoir for Mandore, this lake is 1 km long, 50 m wide and 15 m deep. Today, it has become a very popular picnic spot because of additional attractions like the sprawling lush gardens bristling with an impressive array of fruit trees, and the beautiful lakeside palace built by Maharaja Sur Singh as a summer retreat, which at present, serves as a heritage hotel. An artificial waterfall originating from the reservoir supplies water to the garden. One may even catch a blue bull or a peacock strutting around in the gardens or even a fruit bat hanging from the trees. There are domed embankments created around the lake, which offer excellent views of the lake.
History
Balsamand Lake Palace heritage hotel in Jodhpur is a very famous heritage mansion in North India. Balsamand Lake Palace exemplifies perfect traditional Rajputana architecture. The Balsamand Lake Palace heritage hotel, built out of special Jodhpur red sandstone, was originally conceived as the summer resort of the Jodhpur royalty. The Balsamand Lake is an artificial reservoir, built in the 13th century, which provided drinking water to the city.
Best Time To Visit Balsamand Lake
The ideal time to visit Balsamand Lake is during the evening as it won't be too hot, and not too dark as well. The lake looks spectacular as the dipping sun rays light it up.
How To Reach Balsamand Lake
The most comfortable way of travelling to Balsamand Lake is booking a cab beforehand or organising a transport vehicle with the hotel you are staying at. While travelling from the airport, you must reach NH 65, from where, after taking a left on the NH 114 you will reach your destination. Local buses are also available for your ease.
