Brijrama Palace, VARANASI

Address: Darbhanga Ghat, Dashashwamedh
Place: Varanasi, India - Zip / Pin Code: 221001

Description: Conveniently perched on the river bank, on the Darbanga Ghaat, is the Brijrama Palace, one of the oldest landmarks of the city. The history of the palace dates back to the year 1812, in which it was built by Shridhara Narayana Munshi’ the then minister for the estate of Nagpur. In 1915, the Brahmin King of Darbhanga (Bihar) ‘Rameshwar Singh Bahadur’ acquired the palace and the Ghat also came to be known as Darbhanga Ghat.The first sight of the hotel is its historical elevator, installed in 1918, built to help the Darbanga king climb the second floor of the palace, also boasts of being the first elevator of India. The architecture and the design of the palace are directly influenced by the erstwhile ruling dynasty of the Marathas. The sandstone walls and pillars graced with Maratha art accentuate the palace architecture. Also, you may notice, a betel leaf runner along the roof corners of the walls- a signature pattern followed by Marathas during the ancient time. The story of BrijRama Palace dates back to 1812, built on the banks of the Ganges to serve as a fort, curated cultural evenings encouraging traditional musical and dance performances to preserve their rich history will be an important aspect of your stay here. Meals are akin to royal feasts here, dig into Indian street food with a sumptuous twist at the Maharaja-style dining destination.

Total Rooms: 32

Room Facility: BrijRama Palace is a full service hotel offering standard services and amenities including LED TV, In room Tea/ Coffee maker, Iron and Iron board, Wi-Fi connectivity, 24 hrs room service, laundry.

Room Service: 24 hrs room service

Other Facility: Sunrise Yoga Live Classical Music Evening Aarti (prayer ceremony) Sunrise riverboat tour

Others: Due to the location on the Ghats and proximity to the holy Ganges, BrijRama Palace does not serve the Non Vegetarian preparations & Alcoholic Beverages. Hotel is not accessible by a vehicle and even by a wheel chair, so it is not freely accessible by differently abled and senior citizen guests especially during monsoon period.

Location Advantage: The Palace is located on one of the most prominent ghats, namely Darbhanga Ghat, in the heart of the old city with a beautiful view of the Ganges.

Access Airport: Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport 22.2 km

Access Rail: Varanasi Junction Railway Station 3.3 km

“River Guardian” is Lord Shiva as a protector of Ganga. This category offers views of the city and open to the beautifully embellished corridors of the palace along the central courtyard. With both double and twin bed options,the interiors of the rooms are finished in ivory with rear walls adorned with elegant motifs. All rooms and suites at Brijrama open on to wide spacious corridors dotted with lounge areas designed for abundant natural light and fresh air.

Number of Rooms: 14

“Wielder of the bow” is another reference to Lord Shiva where the rooms offer all comforts and in-room facilities including a study table and reading chairs. Double and Twin bed options are available with ensuite washrooms and shower area. Dhanurdhara Rooms along the terrace offer magnificent views of the Ganges while the corner rooms are strategically placed for views of the city and the river.

Number of Rooms: 9

“Earth” is a category of rooms that is accessed through private corridors. Spacious and well appointed with king size beds, the washrooms come with options of bath tubs or shower areas. Ceilings are vaulted, bordered with copper shades and sections of walls have traditional motifs. Vasundhara rooms offer views of the city as well as the river.

Number of Rooms: 5

“The Bastion” is a semi-circular extension of the Palace wall which protrudes from the edge of the palace facing the east. The Burj Room is located towards the north end and hence named after the river Varuna. It affords a magnificent 180-degree view of the entire crescent at Varanasi and hence the Ganges in all her glory. A lovely seating area in the viewing turret, a bedroom and ensuite washroom with a shower cubicle are other features of the room that opens to a long terrace overlooking the river. The turret is a unique design you will find only in Brijrama Palace.

Number of Rooms: 1

River facing with sweeping views of the Ganges, the suites are luxurious spaces, well appointed with exquisite four poster king size beds, coffee table seating and a dining space. Washrooms offer a choice of exclusive bath tub and shower area with river view. The ceilings are adorned with hand painted colored fresco while the suite is appointed with rich silk furnishings of Benares. Choose from, 3 suites – Mandakini, Bhagirathi and Dhruvnanda named after the three tributaries of the Ganges.

Number of Rooms: 3