Avantika By The Ganges - Ihcl Seleqtions - Varanasi

5-star riverside hotel on the Ganges in Varanasi with a dedicated temple darshan service

Wellness & Relaxation

The hotel provides a spa with steam room, foot bath, and wellness packages that include yoga and fitness classes. Avantika by the Ganges Varanasi features a fitness center and spa facilities for guests seeking on-site wellness activities. A coconut scrub at the spa is a noted treatment, with massage services available for relaxation.

Family-Friendly Amenities

Families benefit from an indoor play area and kids' meals offered at the restaurant. The staff arranges wheelchair assistance and operates a stairlift for guests with mobility needs, as noted by multiple family travelers. A dedicated Kashi Pranam desk assists with planning temple visits and cultural experiences for all ages.

Dining & On-Site Cuisine

The Dhanushkoti restaurant serves vegetarian breakfast, lunch, and dinner, featuring Benarasi cuisine and regional specialties such as hing kachori and Banarasi paan. A complimentary daily high tea on the terrace includes traditional music and dance performances. Special diet menus are available, and the kitchen accommodates requests for dishes not listed on the menu.

Location & Access

Avantika by the Ganges IHCL Seleqtions is located on Ram Ghat, a 10-minute walk from Kashi Vishwanath Temple and 5 minutes from Baba Kaal Bhairav Temple. Guests arrive via a hotel-arranged boat from Namo Ghat, with the property accessible only by water or through narrow city lanes. The hotel is 2 miles from Varanasi Junction and 17 miles from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport.

Guest Services & Experiences

The hotel offers a Kashi Darshan tour that organizes visits to Kashi Vishwanath, Kal Bhairav, Maa Annapurna, and Sankat Mochan temples. A double-decker boat takes guests to witness the Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat, and a daily Ganga Aarti is performed on the hotel terrace. Staff provide guided walks through the old city and assist with shopping, security escorts, and local transportation.

• Location: On Ram Ghat, a 10-min walk to Kashi Vishwanath Temple
• Access: Hotel-arranged boat from Namo Ghat
• Dining: Dhanushkoti restaurant, vegetarian cuisine, complimentary high tea
• Wellness: Spa, steam room, yoga, fitness center
• Service: Kashi Pranam desk for temple darshan planning
• Family: Indoor play area, kids' meals, stairlift