Taj Ganges, Varanasi

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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.0

Wonderful

Garden-set calm with Taj refinement

Set on the Nadesar Palace Grounds, Taj Ganges, Varanasi offers a quiet counterpoint to the city’s energy across 12 verdant acres. Contemporary interiors soften into a nostalgic mood with curated artworks, refurbished furniture, and vintage artefacts. Days can drift from the lush outdoor pool to meals shaped by produce from the on-site organic garden.

  • Signature Indian dining

    Varuna serves regional favorites, from chaats to kebabs, plus a Satvik thali.

  • Ganges ritual, curated

    Enjoy VIP access to the evening aarti, then unwind on a private boat ride.

  • Deeply restorative spa time

    J Wellness Circle centers yogic principles with a soothing, elemental feel.

Amenities

  • Breakfast with live acoustic flute performances
  • 60-minute Orja Dayaka deep-muscular massage
  • Detoxifying Pavithri massage with lymphatic drainage
  • Traditional snana kaksha and Abhisheka treatments
  • Morning yoga in the fitness center or gardens
  • Modern gym with large windows and views
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A hotel room with two beds, a sitting area, and a large window.

Superior Room City View Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, and a view of the outdoors.

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, City View (King Bed)

9.0 out of 10
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  • City view
  • 245 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, and a walk-in closet.

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • 245 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, and a bed with a headboard. There is a table with a lamp and a bowl of fruit.

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • Garden view
  • 458 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 245 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds, City View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • 245 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A modern hotel room with a living area featuring a sofa set, ottomans, a coffee table, and two lamps. A bed with a headboard is visible in the background.

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 598 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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A spacious lobby with a grand chandelier, a reception desk, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.

Luxury King Room With City View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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A lobby with two sofas, a coffee table, and a reception desk.

Luxury Room King Pool

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A spacious lobby with a long reception desk, comfortable seating, and a chandelier.

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, City View

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  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed (Pool)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Room, 2 Twin Beds (City)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed (Pool)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Varanasi, Taj Ganges, Varanasi is connected to a shopping center. Notable landmarks in the area include Dasaswamedh ghat and Assi Ghat. Visit our Varanasi travel guide
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Nadesar Palace Grounds, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 221002

What's nearby

  • A riverside with boats, people, and historic buildings.
    Dasaswamedh ghat
    5 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • A large temple with a tall spire and multiple smaller domes.
    Kashi Vishwanath Temple
    5 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • A riverside cityscape with boats, a temple, and a crowd of people.
    Assi Ghat
    8 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • A pink temple with a pointed spire and a flag on top.
    Banaras Hindu University
    14 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • JVH Mall
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Varanasi City Station
    10 min drive
  • Varanasi (VNS-Lal Bahadur Shastri)
    41 min drive

Restaurants

  • Shree Shivay Restaurant
    3 min drive
  • Sri Annapurna
    2 min drive
  • Barbeque Nation
    12 min walk
  • Yadav Family Restaurant
    17 min walk
  • Saffron And Spice
    17 min walk

About this property

Taj Ganges, Varanasi

  • Luxury hotel near Kashi Vishwanath Temple
  • A garden, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Taj Ganges, Varanasi. Indulge in a massage and a manicure/pedicure at the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Indian cuisine. Yoga classes are offered at the health club; the property also has a business center. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
  • You'll also find perks like:
    • An outdoor pool
    • Free self parking
    • Limo/town car service, buffet breakfast (surcharge), and babysitting (surcharge)
    • Barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a gift shop
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 130 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding and free cribs/infant beds
    • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers
    • 32-inch LED TVs with premium channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and ceiling fans

Awards and affiliations

  • Sustainability Certifications
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: EarthCheck. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: INR 1,000 to 2,000 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Chowk
  • The Prinsep Bar
  • Varuna

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Dining table
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center (5,533 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1981
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with satellite premium channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: noon
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
At check-in, guests must provide a negative COVID-19 test result
Guests providing a negative COVID-19 test result must have been tested no more than 72 hours prior to check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
To register at this property, guests who are Indian citizens must provide a valid photo identity card issued by the Government of India; Permanent Account Number (PAN) cards will not be accepted due to national regulations. Travelers who are not citizens of India must present a valid passport and visa. Indian citizens must show a PAN card at check-out for cash transactions exceeding INR 25,000.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of INR 3000 per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of INR 3000 per night
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 44 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 9000
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: INR 4500 (from 8 to 16 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately INR 1000 to 2000 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: INR 1450 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Pet deposit: INR 3000 per night
  • Pet fee: INR 3000 per pet, per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Does Taj Ganges, Varanasi have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Taj Ganges, Varanasi?

As of Oct 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Taj Ganges, Varanasi on Oct 9, 2026 start from $233, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Taj Ganges, Varanasi pet-friendly?

Yes, Taj Ganges, Varanasi allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 44 lbs per pet. There's a deposit of INR 3000 per night and a fee of INR 3000 per pet, per stay. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Taj Ganges, Varanasi?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: noon. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Taj Ganges, Varanasi?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Taj Ganges, Varanasi provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of INR 1450 per vehicle applies.

Where is Taj Ganges, Varanasi located?

Located in the heart of Varanasi, this luxury hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from JVH Mall and within 3 mi (5 km) of Bharat Mata and Alamgir Mosque. Beniya Park and Carnival Cinemas PDR are also within 3 mi (5 km). Varanasi Junction Station is 27 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Taj Ganges, Varanasi Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 345 out of 543 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 130 out of 543 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 543 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 543 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 543 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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It is a very well kept and maintained property and the staff is very friendly. Very happy with the top class hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We thoroughly enjoyed our short stay at the Taj Ganges, Varanasi. From the moment we arrived, the warmth, hospitality, and genuine care of the staff made our visit truly memorable. A special mention goes to Prachi from the Front Office, who went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable. We would also like to recognize Abhishek, who assisted us with our luggage. He was extremely courteous, helpful, and attentive. His warm and willing attitude made us feel very welcome from the moment we arrived.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent breakfast choices and rooms were clean and well maintained
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent service and organization of tours Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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It’s a great hotel with very helpful staff and well maintained. Great restaurant and a bar available in the lobby. It’s very clean, the room is in great condition and you can get anything resolved within seconds after calling the reception. Laundry service was also quite cheap and timely. We absolutely loved this hotel and would recommend it to anyone visiting Varanasi. It was probably the best service I’ve ever had in a hotel and I do travel a lot!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent rooms, service and food. Exceptionally helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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very good place to stay with good food options
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent service with courteous staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel with remarkable staff and food options.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Awesome hotel. Great garden in the back for casual stroll. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent staff, very nice property with adjacent grounds, good dining options showcasing local cuisine.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff were amazing and very helpful especially the housekeeping staff.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great ambience amazing service and perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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excellent customer service and great ambience and good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff service was really good Food was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent hotel with super clean rooms and very elegant lobby. Very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

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Breakfast was decent bacon was cooked pretty good. Room was comfortable and clean. Only issue was someone had charged dinner buffet to our room. So make sure to double check your bill before leaving. The front desk staff took care of the error.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice oasis in Varanasi - would recommend to anyone. Dilip was very helpful staff member!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The breakfast room, Chowk, needs refurbishing. Very attentive staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice hotel y m Varanasi

Nice hotel in Varanasi. Clean and great room! Staff friendly and helpful. Highly recommended hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Had a wonderful stay. Excellent food. The staff is very helpful and always smiling. Would love to come and stay again. Would definitely recommend staying at the Taj Ganges.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved our stay. Great staff. Asif, the manager was very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

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Good location but breakfast service was not Taj standard. Food quality was good but service sucked. Rooms were ok.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent dining experience

More than Excellent Food options, it was the warm welcome and service of the entire team that made our dining experience even more enjoyable We were very impressed with Nikita, Muskan and Ashish for their constant attention and energetic smiles.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Such a beautiful and amazing stay we had with our family. We had a group booking with three families and it was memorable. The staff made sure we were well taken care of, well fed, and they were so warm. Taj lives its name and I am happy with my decision to stay here. Food has so many options and very tasty too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025