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Balsammand Lake is approximately 7 kms from the main city, on the Jodhpur – Mandore road. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
The Balsammand Lake is a popular picnic spot, encircled by hills.This lake is just about one kilometer long long, fifty meters wide and fifteen meters deep. Next to the lake stands the Balsammand Palace, an inventive eight-pillared palace with 3 entrance gates. All round the lake square measure lush inexperienced gardens. Holiday maker may take a practice the trees, the rose beds and around pools coated with lilies. additionally within the garden square measure the groves of mango, guava, papaya, plum, banana, pomegranate and different fruits. a synthetic cascading falls brings water from the reservoir to the gardens. The embankments of the lake, ahead of the palace, have vaulted structure that gives fabulous views of the lake. One will get to visualize the peacocks, blue bulls, jackals and many fruit barmy within the trees. Approximately 2 km from the city and on the way to the lake, is the Maha Mandir. pillared temple, 100 pillared temple, temple, it’s dedicated to Lord Shiva. A walled city is constructed round the temple. The peaceful surroundings of Balsammand Lake can leave you departed with yourself.
Balsammand Lake, Jodhpur
HistoryEdit
Balsammand Lake is an artificial lake built in 1159 AD. Maharaja Sur Singh got the palace constructed in 1936, as a summer pavilion.
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Best Season to VisitEdit
October to March
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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
1 – 2 hours.
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How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Jodhpur is well connected by a road network and national highways. The traveler will reach to Jodhpur by taxi. the conventional Indian taxi charges of Rupees eight to twenty are going to be charged for every kilometer.
Bus : Rajasthan Road Transport Corporation provides bus services to all or any cities in Rajasthan from Jodhpur. non-public deluxe buses area unit accessible from Jaipur (330km), Delhi (569 km), Jaisalmer (290 km), Bikaner (240 km) and Agra (580 km). The deluxe bus charges varies between Rs three to Rs four per kilometre.
Train : Jodhpur railhead is a very important junction within the North Western railway zone in India. Jodhpur is well connected to all or any major cities in India as well as Delhi (Rajsthn S Krant), Kolkata (Hwh Ju Express), Chennai (Ms Jodhpur Exp), Mumbai, (Suryanagari Exp), Jaipur (Hwh Ju Express), Jaisalmer (Jsm Dli Express) and city (Ypr Jodhpur Exp). Jodhpur Railway stataion: 0291-2431646.
Air : Jodhpur airport is connected to Jaipur, Delhi, Udaipur and urban center by daily regular flights. The Airport is almost five km away from the town center. Taxi charges concerning Rs one hundred fifty and 3 wheeled ricksha price concerning Rs fifty from airport to town. Jodhpur Airport : 0291 251 2934.
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Things to CarryEdit
- Camera, Plenty of water.
Safety / WarningEdit
- Before Purchasing any Product Confirm the Price from Local People.
HelplineEdit
- Ambulance : 102.
- Fire Brigade : 101.
- Police : 100, ( 0291 – 2650777).
