Ranjit's Svaasa 

An historic family haveli in Amritsar

This heritage property in the heart of Amritsar dates back over 250 years to the British Raj era.

Stay in a grand 250-year-old haveli in the heart of Amritsar. Considered one of the city’s oldest mansions, its family has converted the property into a heritage boutique hotel complete with a lavish spa. A Time Corridor in the hotel celebrates this rich history, displaying photos of the family going back seven generations, to the times of the Maharaja Ranjit Singh.

Ranjit Svaasa lies in a peaceful residential area close to some of Amritsar’s key attractions. Its garden and courtyard offer plenty of space for relaxing, with fruit trees and terraces made for high tea; there’s even a rooftop herb garden. The Hibiscus Pavilion Spa lies in a converted horse stables and offers ancient Ayurvedic treatments.

Why we love Ranjit's Svaasa

  • You’re within walking distance of some of the city’s key sites, including the Ram Bagh Gardens and Maharaja’s Museum

  • You can trace the history and renovation of Ranjit Svaasa in the time corridor of photos

  • During the renovation, the high arches and Art Deco features have been preserved

  • The organic vegetable garden attracts birds, squirrels and butterflies

Amritsar
11 hours to Amritsar (not including stop over time).
Ranjit Svaasa is set on a quiet, private street off Amritsar’s busy Mall Road. The famous Golden Temple is just a 10-minute drive away
The haveli is conveniently located for transport links, just over a mile from Amritsar Railway Station and under 8 to Raja Sansi International Airport

Facilities

  • Restaurants & bars
  • Spas & wellness
  • Activities
  • Sustainability

The food is a highlight and they serve Punjabi dishes with seasonal, homegrown ingredients. You can learn how to make family recipes in cooking classes with the chef.

There’s a spa in the converted horse stables where you can enjoy a sauna, Jacuzzi and Ayurvedic treatments with homemade oils.

The Golden Temple is a 10-minute drive from the haveli and many of Amritsar's attractions, including the Ram Bagh Gardens and Maharaja’s Museum are within walking distance.

The haveli is sustainable and eco-friendly. They've added solar power, rainwater is harvested and reclaimed wood has been used in the restoration. The fabrics are handmade to support Indian artisans and they employ a lot of local people, including the woman who comes in to do cooking demonstrations for guests.