The WelcomHeritage Sardar Samand Palace in Pali is a hunting lodge built by Maharaja Umaid Singh in 1933. All the original features of the lodge have been left intact and its vast grounds and impeccably maintained gardens are a delight against the backdrop of the shimmering WelcomHeritage Sardar Samand lake that teems with birdlife. While it is only 55 km from Jodhpur, it is an idyllic retreat away from the bustle of city life. As impressive as the exteriors are the finely crafted interiors of this art deco lodge.