India, Dec. 21 -- Where ancient tradition meets Opulence, BrijRama Palace offers a memorable stay in Varanasi, blending centuries-old architecture with the mystique of ghats and the Ganges.

From the hum of distant temple chants to the buttery yellow glow of its 200 year old walls, this heritage palace is where modern indulgence dances with ancient sanctity. Arrive by boat; stay for eternity, or at least as long as you can.

I'd heard tales of Varanasi's magic, but nothing prepared me for 'how' I arrived at BrijRama Palace. There I was, cocooned in a graceful boat at dawn, the Ganga unfurling its sleepy mists around me, with the silhouette of the palace growing larger by the second. By the time I reached Darbhanga Ghat, I felt more like a...