Lunch in the Mughal garden of Samode Bagh
Samode Bagh is a walled garden laid out in the formal Mughal style, with water channels, fountains, pavilions and terraces. It belongs to the Samode family and has been run as a garden camp with luxury tents. In the cool months, it is a peaceful place to spend the middle of the day.
We drive the few kilometres from the palace to the garden, walk through its terraces, and sit down to a long lunch in the shade. The menu leans towards Rajasthani dishes, cooked fresh. Afterwards, there is time to rest under the trees before returning to the palace for the late afternoon.
Samode Bagh's operating season and access for non-residents depend on bookings and events. Check current status before you travel. If it is not available, we arrange lunch on a palace terrace instead.
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What is Samode Bagh
A walled Mughal-style garden near Samode Palace, with fountains, water channels and pavilions, owned by the Samode family. It has operated as a luxury garden camp with tents. The garden is a few kilometres from the palace, about 10 minutes by car. We drive over at midday for a long lunch in the shade, with a menu that leans towards Rajasthani dishes. Check current status before you travel.
How far is Samode Bagh from Samode Palace
A few kilometres, about 10 minutes by car. Many guests visit for lunch from the palace, or combine a night at each. We drive over at midday, walk the terraces and water channels, then sit down to lunch in the shade before returning for the late-afternoon light in the Durbar Hall. Allow about 2.5 hours in all. Access depends on bookings, so check current status before you travel.
Can non-guests visit Samode Bagh
Visits for lunch have generally been possible by arrangement, but this depends on bookings and events. We arrange access for our guests where possible. The garden is about 10 minutes by car from the palace, and lunch with time to rest under the trees takes about 2.5 hours. If the garden is not available, we arrange lunch on a palace terrace instead. Check current status before you travel.
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