Amrit Bhawan is a tranquil retreat with a private ghat and garden by the Ganges in the holy city of Haridwar, Uttarakhand. The 54-year-old art-deco bungalow has been lovingly converted into a plush 8 guest-room boutique property. It has a cozy library and dining area, a rooftop jacuzzi and a riverside massage room. Perfect for the mindful traveller, Amrit Bhawan invites guests to embrace the ‘slow life’ amidst the bustle of the pilgrim city.
Haridwar is the gateway to the Garhwal Himalayas. It is where the sacred Ganges meets the plains after coming down from the mountains. The city hosts the Kumbh Mela and the famous Ganga Aarti and is popular with Hindu pilgrims making it an attraction for anyone interested in understanding India’s vibrant culture, spirituality and yoga. It is also blessed with beautiful forests and wildlife.
There are 8 unique rooms split into 4 categories: 2 x Bhawan Rooms, 2 x Ashram View Rooms, 3 x River View Rooms, and 1 x River View Suite. All in-room facilities are the same across room categories: Air Conditioning & Heating, Wi-Fi, Luggage Rack, Desk & Chair, Electronic Safe & Mini Fridge, Ensuite Bathroom, Electric Kettle, Luxury Toiletries
The food is freshly made and homestyle, with a focus on regional Indian ingredients and cuisines. As a mark of respect for local beliefs and traditions, the property is 100% vegetarian and meat, eggs and alcohol are not served.
The Restaurant/dining space seats 16. Al Fresco seating is also available outside in good weather.
Breakfast Buffet with hot dishes on order
A la Carte Menu available
Evening Tea/Coffee with Snacks from 5 – 6pm
Dinner – Set Menu/Thaali
Complimentary Experiences:
– Yoga Class every morning by the river
– Ganga Aarti every evening at Amrit Ghat, at sunset
– Musical evenings, movie screenings etc.
Chargeable Experiences:
Oil Massages, Sound Therapy Massage, Cooking Class, Special ceremonies, specialised Yoga Sessions
Outside the property: Chandi Devi Hike & Picnic, Daksh Mandir & Kankhal Walk, Har ki Pauri Market Tour, Garhwali Village Experience, Van Gujar Village Visit
The best feature of the property is the private river frontage on the Ganges, which can be accessed at any time by the guests. Another highlight of the property is the personalised service and the feeling of a home-away-from-home.
Amrit Bhawan practices a policy of ‘Conscious Consumption’ and encourages guests to do the same. A majority of the staff members at Amrit Bhawan have been hired locally and do not possess degrees – the property runs an upskilling program to bring them up to the standards and pay levels of trained hospitality professionals. There is also an intentional focus on promoting the local ingredients of the Himalayas such as rock salt and millets which are losing their significance in modern diets, thereby affecting the agricultural patterns of the mountains adversely. The property is doing this by highlighting the region’s cuisine in its menus and also by making and selling snacks and condiments using these ingredients sourced from local producers, under the brand ‘Naashta’, which guests can taste and then purchase at the property.
The private Ganga Aarti at Amrit Bhawan's own ghat by the river is truly special and intimate! It happens every evening at sunset just for the guests. Another experience that is not to be missed is the Daksh Mandir and Kankhal Walk. It focusses on the architecture and the everyday lives of the locals living along the river and provides a glimpse into old temples as well as residential neighbourhoods and the street food culture.
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