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Brijrama Palace, Varanasi
Brijrama Palace · Varanasi
2 nights

Arrive at your door by boat on the Ganga

Two nights on the ghats at Varanasi, reached by boat, with the evening aarti from the water and yoga on the terrace at sunrise.

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 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.

In the price

What you actually do

01
Two nights in the Jaldhara
02
Airport Transfer
per vehicle, up to 3
03
Heritage Walk
3-hour guided walking tour of Kashi's ghats and temples including Manikarnika Ghat, Tulsi Ghat Akhada, Nepali Temple, Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Kashi Vishalakshi Temple, and Annapurna Temple. Guide included; entry free. · per group, up to 2
04
Arrive at the door by boat
The palace faces the river, so you come in off the Ganga rather than down a lane.
05
The evening aarti from the water
Out by boat to Dashashwamedh for the ceremony, then on past Manikarnika and back.
06
Sunrise yoga on the Udayan Terrace
With an instructor, above the river, before the city wakes.
07
Classical music twice a day
An Indian instrument or dance performance at the palace, morning and evening.
08
A guided three-hour heritage walk
Through the lanes behind the ghats.
On the house
  • Arrival Airport/Railway transfer w/Boat arrival
  • Heritage Walk - Guided 3 hour
Not in the price
  • Return Transfers
  • Anything not mentioned in What's Included
Your 3 days in Varanasi

Every day, 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
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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 river

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 boat

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 palace

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 terrace

Sunrise yoga on the terraceIncluded

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

Breakfast over the GangesIncluded

Breakfast with the river for company.
A private Heritage Walk

A private Heritage WalkSignature

A guided walk through the old lanes and ghats of Kashi — the temples, the alleys, the everyday sacred.
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Led privately for your group, at your own pace.
The ghats, by shuttle boat

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 palace

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

One last sunriseIncluded

A final dawn on the water before you leave, Kashi on its own time.
Breakfast, then the boat back

Breakfast, then the boat backIncluded

A last breakfast over the Ganga, then the boat back across to the ghat.
Check-out by 12pm
Beyond the price

You can also add

  • Lunch or dinner at Darbhanga Dining — from ₹4,199 each
  • Diwali dinner, 2026 — from ₹6,999 each

Tell us which of these you want when you enquire and we'll build it into your quote. Prices shown are the property's, and tax is extra where it says so.

Where you sleep

Brijrama Palace

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.

Everything about Brijrama Palace

The price

Choose your room

Jaldhara
Jaldhara
Named for jal — the waters — in keeping with the palace's elemental room names; the entry room category at Brijrama Palace.
In the price₹49,999 · per person · incl. taxes
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Nadidhara
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.
+₹13,000per person · ₹62,999 all in
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Dhanurdhara
Dhanurdhara
Named 'wielder of the bow', a reference to Lord Shiva; a short stroll from the terrace overlooking the Ganga, with meticulously crafted detailing.
+₹18,000per person · ₹67,999 all in
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Mahidhara
Mahidhara
A sanctuary embodying earth's timeless strength and serenity — warm and stable, with natural textures and thoughtful design.
+₹21,000per person · ₹70,999 all in
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Vasundhara
Vasundhara
The 'Earth' room, reached through private corridors that peek onto the flowing Ganga; guests are welcomed by carpets from Bhadohi and Banarasi art.
+₹39,000per person · ₹88,999 all in
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Maharaja Suite
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.
+₹99,000per person · ₹1,48,999 all in
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Varuna Burj
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.
+₹1,12,000per person · ₹1,61,999 all in
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Jaldhara is the room in the price above; the others show what they add. Per person, two sharing, for the complete 2-night experience — the whole itinerary above included, taxes in. This rate holds until 31 Mar 2027.

Rates valid 1 Oct 2026 – 31 Mar 2027 · subject to availability, and can change without notice

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.

Before you book

Worth knowing

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.

What we handle for you

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.

How the price and booking work
  • Prices are per person, two sharing (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 — then you book and pay Indiaesque, one clear total with taxes in, and our team takes care of everything with the property.
  • Hotel-arranged experiences run subject to weather and the property's own schedule, and are confirmed for your dates before you pay.
From, this season
₹49,999
per person · two sharing · taxes in
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