Brijrama Palace is one of the oldest landmarks of Varanasi on the Banks of river Ganga and only second to Ramnagar fort, in heritage.
“Varanasi, is older than history, older than tradition, even older than legend and looks twice as old as all of them put together” – Mark Twain
The Palace was built in the year 1812 by ‘Shridhara Narayana Munshi’ who was the minister for the estate of Nagpur. Munshi Ghat, adjacent to the palace is named after him.
In 1915, the Brahmin King of Darbhanga (Bihar) ‘Rameshwar Singh Bahadur’ acquired the palace and the Ghat came to be known as Darbhanga Ghat.
The architecture and the design is directly influenced by the erstwhile ruling dynasty of the Marathas. It was post 1915 that the 2nd floor of the palace was constructed and around the time that the elevator was added, this made it one of the first elevator adopted by the country.
THE BRIJ EXPERIENCE
In the 18th Century, the Royal House of Nagpur greatly influenced by Maratha architecture built the Brijrama Palace on Darbhanga ghat. Considered as one of the oldest building on the ghats, it was originally designed to serve as a fort.
DINING
Guests will be delighted to experience the BrijRama Palace. The palace offers several kitchens, which include not only international, but also traditional local dishes in a choice of restaurants. From fine dining to an al fresco experience or a quaint lounge, Hat BrijRama everything.
Our menu selection is exquisitely offered by a team of highly trained chefs to an incomparable meal in Varanasi. Guests will note that the BrijRama Palace is not served by vegetarian preparations and alcoholic beverages from the location on the Ghats and close to the Sacred Ganges. Feather-brijPrivate dishes.
We arrange a candlelight dinner in an exclusive location of the palace for guests. The experience is especially designed for you by our boss (only on reservation) Spring-brijfluss food. We offer you an unforgettable experience of candlelight on a boat, along the waters of the Ganges (on reservation) Darbhanga
ROOMS & SUITES
The rooms and suites of the Brijrama Palace are very tastefully decorated. The palace has 32 such rooms that offer you a unique experience of ancient world charm with completely modern facilities. The rooms and suites open to spacious corridors with an abundance of natural light and fresh air. All the guest rooms offer seating for leisure with privacy. All the corridors on the upper level of the palace offer access to lovely terraces with breathtaking views of the river and the horizon. Guests can enjoy spectacular views at sunrise and sunset.
VARANASI
Kashi, Benares or Varanasi is punya kshetra ( pious land ), one of the world’s oldest living cities dating back to 1100 BC. Vamana Puran, the ancient holy Hindu text states that Varuna and Assi, two rivers originated from the body of the primordial at the beginning of time, and the land lying between them is the sacred pilgrimage city of Varanasi.The word Kashi originates from “kas” (to shine) and is believed to be the original ground created by Shiva and Parvati.
