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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.
Accommodation:
The hotel offers 32 well-appointed rooms including
Nadidhara, Dhanurdhara, Vasundhara, Maharaja Suite,
Varuna Burj on three different floors. All the rooms
have been tastefully done with a traditional Banarasi
touch. The hand painted art with pure gold and silver
that grace the ceilings at each floor will definitely
mesmerize you. To admire are, the traditional lamps,
beautiful paintings which adorn the walls of the rooms
.The pure banarsi silk furnishings in the room, picked
from the oldest silk house of the country, will
definitely give you a feel of a royal guest. The rooms
boast of time-honoured interiors with a chic twist,
convenient bathrooms with uber luxurious bath
amenities.
Dining:
Amidst the beautiful and pure ambiance of Varanasi, In
the Ganges, where the sound of the temple bells is the
only music with occasional chirping of birds, the
hotel also arranges a special River Boat Dining for
its guests. In the quietness of the river, with your
partner, you can enjoy the splendour of the
panoramic view of the Ghats while you taste the finest
of preparations by the hotel chefs.
Private Dining:
If you are looking for a cozy corner, for
uninterrupted endless conversations, the hotel takes
pleasure in arranging a special candlelight dinner for
you and partner. You can choose preparations from our
vast menu or just let our professional chef take a
call and pamper you with delectable cuisines.
Facilities:
In the evening, guests can enjoy an exciting ride on
handcrafted wooden boats, popularly known as bajra and
be mesmerised by the chants of Ganges aarti performed
at the ghats. The friendly 24-hour front desk
helps with ticket booking and also offers tour
assistance for guests who wish to spend quality time
in local sightseeing. Other facilities offered here
include live cultural shows, event venues, library,
boutique (Ayurvedic cosmetics, local handicrafts
and souvenirs), car rentals, currency exchange,
parking and Wi-Fi access.
Location:
Located on the lively Darbhanga Ghat, the magnificent
19th century Brijrama Palace reflects a
unique mix of Indian and Greek architectural styles.
Only a 5-minute walk
from Dashashwamedh Ghat where grand Ganga aarti is
held every evening, the property is only 700 m from
Kashi Vishwanath Temple and less than 6 km from
Ramnagar Fort. A 25-minute drive from Varanasi
Junction (7 km), it is about an hour drive from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (25 km). |
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