Balsamand is a Rajput summer palace (now a hotel) built for the Maharajas of Marwar. Balsamand Lake dates from the 13th century. The water palace stands on the embankment of the dam. A well maintained garden lies in the valley east of the lake with a marble cascade descending from the lake to the garden. There is a small but fine old baoli (stepwell) near the garden entrance.
History of Balsamand Lake
In the entire desert area, the Balsamand is the most exciting and beautiful lake with a clean distance around the city. The Gurjara Pratihara clan ruled this region in the 13th century. The Balsamand was build to fulfill the requirements of water for ordinary people; the ruler constructed this Man_made Lake. The clan and rulers were amazed by seeing the beauty of this formed lake.there they decided to make this lake as their capital and thus made the Balsamand Lake Palace by the lake.
Attractions Near Balsamand Lake
Jaswant Thada Jodhpur
Jaswant Thada is an exemplary any tourist would never want to miss this place while in Jodhpur the cenotaphs and domes fashioned in elaborate and traditional Rajasthani style make Jaswant Thada a beautiful view to watch. You need 40 50 minutes to visit this as there is no need to stay there. Also, it has a good collection of vintage cars.
Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum
The Umaid Bhawan Palace is located next to Jodhpur’s royal blue town. It’s an architectural masterpiece, a real building, and it’s nearly 75 years old. For museum lovers, this place will be heaven. You must have to have an experience of this palace which will treat you like a king/queen o that area.
Rao Jodha Park:
Rao Jodha Park is the rock garden where so many activities to explore go for a walk there are hills and mountains all over the area. In the evening you get to see so many birds surround with rocks and hills it shows a wildlife scene.
Mandore Garden:
This is a historical park Mandore garden holds the vibrant green with many trees, beautified hills, and there are small fishponds. To spend some relaxing hours in the evening, you can visit this beautiful garden.
Ganesh Handicrafts:
When you were visiting Jodhpur visit Ganesh handicrafts shop, it is one of the oldest and most famous shops in Jodhpur here you will find various traditional Rajasthani suits and home decor, dupattas, etc.
