Panchkote Raj Ganges Bed & Breakfast - Varanasi

Heritage bed and breakfast on the Ganges with private ghat and organic vegetarian dining

Rooms & Accommodation

Panchkote Raj Ganges Bed & Breakfast Varanasi offers 5 Deluxe Double Rooms with air conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden or city views. Each room includes a kitchen, dining area, and a terrace overlooking the grounds. Soundproofed and non-smoking, these chambers occupy a 100+ year old Zamindari house.

Dining

The on-site restaurant serves a fully vegetarian menu made from organic ingredients, with continental breakfast and home-cooked dinners. Guests can request traditional dishes like Litti Chokha or local sweets such as Long Lata and Malaio. Meals are served in the open courtyard or on the terrace with views of the garden.

Family & Children

A dedicated children's playground is available for younger guests, making this property suitable for families. The hotel can arrange boat trips along the Ganges and guided tours of nearby temples. Staff assist with booking taxis, local guides, and cultural experiences for the whole family.

Location & Access

Set on its own ghat with direct steps to the Ganges, Panchkote Raj Ganges is a 5-minute walk from Assi Ghat and Kedar Ghat. It lies close to Benaras Hindu University, the largest residential university in Asia. Free private parking is provided, and a complimentary airport shuttle from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (29 km) is included.

Facilities & Services

The property has a private Siva-Kali Temple on site, two lounges, a large garden, and a terrace with full views of the Ganges and its beaches. A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and free WiFi are available. The grounds include an Angan sitout and a house temple, all operated by the original family.

• Location: On private ghat, 5 min walk to Assi Ghat
• Rooms: 5 Deluxe Double Rooms with terrace and kitchen
• Dining: Organic vegetarian restaurant with home-cooked meals
• Family: Children's playground and family-friendly layout
• Access: Free private parking and complimentary airport shuttle
• Heritage: 100+ year Zamindari property run by original family