Nadesar Palace Hotel Varanasi
Nadesar Palace is quite simply the most luxurious place to stay in Varanasi; it is a boutique heritage hideaway, offering an opulent and serene retreat located in beautiful grounds close to the vibrancy of the Old City.
Built by the East India Company to house officers stationed in the ancient city of Benares (now Varanasi), Nadesar Palace was bought by the Maharaja Prabhu Narayan Singh in the late 19th century to offer sumptuous accommodation to visiting dignitaries.
It has now been carefully restored by the Taj Group to offer 10 rooms and suites, with spacious living areas and large windows overlooking the gardens where mango orchards and jasmine fields grow. They are complemented by spacious white marbled bathrooms, with stand-alone bath tubs.
Situated in one of the oldest living cities of the world, on the banks of the river Ganges, Nadesar Palace has hosted royalty, statesmen and celebrities since 1835. The name Nadesar is derived from the Goddess Nadesari, whose shrine is located in the front of the Palace. Set amidst verdant gardens, mango orchards, marigold and jasmine fields, Nadesar Palace is a haven of peace and tranquility.
Works of art from the Maharaja’s collection decorate the walls of the Palace’s 10 luxurious suites. Embellished with original pieces of furniture refurbished to recreate the atmosphere of a bygone era, the décor of the rooms is intended to evoke the colours of marigolds, jasmines, and pale pink lotuses that are offered to the holy Ganges.
Dining at the Nadesar Palace is an indulgent experience starting with breakfast on the sun-kissed verandah; a spiritually inspired plated meal at lunch in the dining room, and a barbeque dinner by the poolside.
To unwind, the Palace offers a round of golf on the greens, a guided nature walk or a day at the Jiva Spa. On offer at the Jiva Spa is a signature treatment ‘Abhisheka’ inspired by time-honoured Indian purifying rituals.
ROOMS
Nadesar Palace Varanasi offers four luxuriously appointed Palace Rooms, four Historical Suites and two Royal Suites that have a living room, a master bedroom and a dressing area. Royal Suites offer a view of the beautiful landscaped gardens. Historical suites offer views of the gardens, swimming pool or the golf course & Palace rooms offer a view of the lush green gardens.
FACILITIES
Hotel Business Services include:
• Internet access from the Lobby Lounge
• Wi-fi access available all day throughout the Palace and in your room
• Fax or Photocopying – Available 24 hrs
• Secretarial Services – Available on request
• Packaging & Shipping
Hotel Leisure and Other Services include:
• Swimming pool
• Jiva Spa
• Laundry
• 4 hole Golf Course being developed
• Travel services
• Guided tours and sightseeing
• Doctor on call
• Astrologer (prior appointment needed)
Palace Services
The Palace butlers can recommend the perfect meal or help you choose an ideal treatment at the spa. They can highlight the best sights to see, or artifacts to hunt for, plan a wondrous day out. Throughout your stay, discreetly and unobtrusively, your butler will gladly guide you through the pleasures that lie within and without the Palace walls.
Experiences include:
• The Royal Buggy ride: Take a ride in a horse driven buggy which was once used by the Maharaja of Varanasi himself. We would be happy to guide you around the sprawling grounds surrounding the Palace.
• Golf: Call your butler to arrange a relaxing putt and chip out on the greens.
• Nature walk: Let our botanist take you on a guided walk around the Palace lawns; and enthrall you with a discourse on the unique flora of its environs.
• Yoga: Brush the world off your shoulders and reconnect with your inner self, with the ancient discipline of yoga. You can choose a group class or a one-on-one session especially tailored to suit your requirements and experience level.
• An excursion to Chunar Fort: Tucked in the Vindhya range, 45 kms away from Varanasi, stands the Chunar fort. The fort was a Mughal stronghold, belonging in turn to Babar, Shershah Suri and the great Akbar, until it was captured by the East India Company in 1772.
• The delights of the city
• Take a boat ride on the Ganges, followed by a walk through the winding lanes and by-lanes of the old city.
• Take a trip to the Benares Weaver Village and see first-hand the creation of the city’s exquisite and renowned silks.
• Make your way to the ghats to witness the Ganga Aarti – the traditional ritual worship at the Ganges.
LOCATION
The hotel is set amidst acres of lush green gardens, just 21 Kms (45 mins drive) from the airport.The hotel is 6 kms away from the city centre or the commercial hub of Varanasi also commonly known as The Chowk.
Address:
Nadesar Palace, Varanasi
Nadesar Palace Grounds
Varanasi – 221 002
Uttar Pradesh
India
Tel: (91-542) 2503 001-19
Fax: (91-542) 2501 406
Website: Nadesar Palace
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