Taj Nadesar Palace 

A historic boutique retreat set on the banks of the sacred River Ganges.

Varanasi’s most exquisite hotel has hosted an array of rich and famous guests, from royalty to celebrities. Part of the prestigious Taj Group, this boutique historic hideaway nestles amid verdant gardens and orchards just a stone's throw from the sacred River Ganges.

With just ten luxurious rooms and suites, the Nadesar Palace offers an exceptionally exclusive stay. Enriched with a wonderful bygone charm, each room enjoys original period furniture and works of art from the Maharaja's own collection. The Nadesar offers a range of dining experiences from breakfast on a sun-kissed veranda to traditional Indian cuisine in the lavish dining room and poolside barbeques.

A lavish retreat, spend an afternoon indulging in the hotel's exquisite Jiva Spa which offers a whole host of relaxing and rejuvenating treatments. Mixing traditional Indian treatments with contemporary techniques, signature experiences include the Abhisheka purifying ritual and the Shudhikara detox and cleansing treatment.