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A curated Varanasi experience · Brijrama Palace

Kashi Unhurried

Two nights on the Ganga, from a palace on the water.

For years, Kashi has been on the list — the city older than history, where the river meets the light. This is the trip that finally does it properly. Three unhurried days from a 200-year-old palace you reach by boat, with the aarti, the dawn on the river, the darshan and the old lanes all arranged around you. You come to be present. We take care of the rest.

Your 2 days

Every hour, taken care of

Arrive

Arrival by boatIncluded

No road reaches the door — you step off the water into the palace courtyard, the way pilgrims and princes always have. Your transfer to the ghat is arranged.

Check-in from 2pm

The car from the airport or railway station and the boat across to the palace steps are arranged together as one seamless transfer — you are met on arrival, driven to the ghat, and stepped onto the boat, with nothing for you to organise.

Hi-tea over the riverIncluded

Tea, soft drinks and canapes at Darbhanga Dining as the light softens over the Ganga (5–7pm).

The Ganga aarti, by boatIncluded

The evening aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat, watched from a boat on the water, with a slow ride up to Manikarnika and back.

An evening at the palaceIncluded

Indian classical music and dance in the palace as the day closes; goodnight refreshments waiting in your room.

Day two · the river

Sunrise yoga on the terraceIncluded

Wake with the river — a guided session on the Udayan Terrace as Kashi stirs below.

Breakfast over the GangesIncluded

An unhurried breakfast with the river for company.

A private Heritage WalkSignature

A guided walk through the old lanes and ghats of Kashi — the temples, the alleys, the everyday sacred.

Led privately for your group, at your own pace.

The ghats, by shuttle boatIncluded

Come and go on the palace's own shuttle boat to Assi and Namo Ghats through the day — the ghats are yours to wander.

Another evening at the palaceIncluded

The music returns as the light goes — classical strings and dance, and the river settling into night below the terrace.

Depart

One last sunrise, then the boat backIncluded

A final dawn on the water before you leave — Kashi, unhurried, on its own time.

Check-out by 12pm

Where it all turns

Brijrama Palace

BrijRama Palace stands on Darbhanga Ghat, reached only from the water — a palace raised in 1812, the second-oldest in Varanasi, its architecture a nod to the Marathas. You arrive by boat, step into the courtyard, and from then on the river is the view: from breakfast, from the Udayan terrace, from your room. It is one of the few places where the approach is as memorable as the arrival.

And the parts you'd rather not think about

Every transfer — by car and by boat — met and managed, end to end. The evening aarti, the private heritage walk, the daily shuttle to the ghats: arranged, timed and quietly confirmed before you arrive. And one concierge on WhatsApp, from your first message to the morning you leave. You bring nothing but yourself.

In the price

What's included

Breakfast
Sunrise Yoga session with Instructor at Udayan Terrace.
Morning & Evening Indian classical instrument/dance performance at the Palace
One fill of Mini Bar per day
Unlimited fill of Tea/Coffee maker supplies
Morning Bed Tea (On request)
Goodnight refreshments everyday
Complimentary Ironing for each night stay – 4 pcs.
Complimentary Wi-Fi at the Palace.
Evening Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat by shared Boat along with a short ride up to Manikarnika Ghat and back.
Unlimited tea/ coffee along with soft beverages and canapé at Darbhanga Dining from 17:00 hrs till 19:00 hrs.
Complimentary sharing shuttle boat pick-ups and drops daily to and from Namo Ghat /Assi Ghat. Boat pick-up not Available
from 9 PM to 5 AM. (Boat operating timings are subject to change as per Govt. directives).

On the house

Arrival Airport/Railway transfer w/Boat arrival
Heritage Walk - Guided 3 hour

Not included: Return Transfers · Anything not mentioned in What's Included

The experience, by room

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Occupancy

Jaldhara

Named for jal — the waters — in keeping with the palace's elemental room names; the entry room category at Brijrama Palace.

₹49,999per person · incl. taxes

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Nadidhara

'River Guardian', a tribute to Lord Shiva who watches over the ancient city; open the window for views of the hustle and bustle of a city as old as time.

₹62,999per person · incl. taxes

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Dhanurdhara

Named 'wielder of the bow', a reference to Lord Shiva; a short stroll from the terrace overlooking the Ganga, with meticulously crafted detailing.

₹67,999per person · incl. taxes

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Mahidhara

A sanctuary embodying earth's timeless strength and serenity — warm and stable, with natural textures and thoughtful design.

₹70,999per person · incl. taxes

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Vasundhara

The 'Earth' room, reached through private corridors that peek onto the flowing Ganga; guests are welcomed by carpets from Bhadohi and Banarasi art.

₹88,999per person · incl. taxes

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Maharaja Suite

A class apart for its decoration and amenities, including the signature slipper clawfoot bathtub — designed for a truly royal feel; one of only two categories with a direct Ganges view.

₹1,48,999per person · incl. taxes

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Varuna Burj

Set in the semi-circular extension of the palace wall near Vishwanath Temple, with a distinguished 180-degree view of the city and the river; among the categories with a direct Ganges view.

₹1,61,999per person · incl. taxes

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Per person, two sharing, for the complete 2-night experience — the whole itinerary above included, taxes in. Prices move with the season.

Rates valid 1 Oct 2026 – 31 Mar 2027

These winter rates exclude festive and premium dates that fall within the season — Dev Deepawali (23–24 Nov 2026), Diwali, the Christmas–New Year window (20 Dec 2026 – 4 Jan 2027) and Mahashivratri (5–6 Mar 2027) — which carry a supplement and are quoted on request.

From, this season

₹49,999

per person · two sharing · incl. taxes

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Good to know

Note: Due to the location on the Ghats and proximity to the holy Ganges, we don’t sell and serve the non-vegetarian food and alcoholic beverages. As per government regulations, satellite phones and drone cameras are not allowed in Varanasi. Please ensure that you comply with these regulations while traveling to Varanasi.

The small print

Prices are per person on twin-share (solo rates where shown), for the full 2-night experience, and include all taxes. Nothing is added afterwards.
These rates apply for 1 Oct 2026 – 31 Mar 2027. Rates move with the season — the figure shown is the lowest available for the dates you choose.
These winter rates exclude festive and premium dates that fall within the season — Dev Deepawali (23–24 Nov 2026), Diwali, the Christmas–New Year window (20 Dec 2026 – 4 Jan 2027) and Mahashivratri (5–6 Mar 2027) — which carry a supplement and are quoted on request.
No payment is taken on this page. We confirm your dates, room and the final price with you first; the booking is then made and paid directly with the property or our travel partner — Indiaesque introduces the stay, it isn't the merchant.
Itinerary timings (aarti, boats, darshan) follow the river and the temple, and can shift with weather, water levels and local directives.