What to know before you go?

-  Om Vilas is your own private Indian luxury village and is about 10km from the Dashaswamedh ghat

- This quaint hideaway located in Varanasi offers 50 traditional Indian activities. Don't forget to try the exquisite collection of indigenous teas

- Sip sundowners by the pool after a day spent outdoors and dine under the stars 

- You can even spend a beautiful evening at the open-air coffee shop with your favorite book, situated amidst lush greenery 

About the property: 

Brush aside that backlog of everyday toil and head to Om Vilas - your own private Indian luxury village. It an abode that redefines opulent getaways in Benares. Soak in and enjoy the easy going pace at this retreat, the idea is to experience nature at its best, wake up to the birds singing, hear the the sweet ringing of cowbells or breathe in the fresh aroma of the Indian soil soothing your soul and bathe in the mild sunshine and just slow down. They've blended the modern architecture and tribal experience to deliver a breathtaking holiday experience, celebrating the small pleasure of living in Varanasi. The retreat  comprises of 36 Super Luxury Cottages with a royal aesthetic interior and a warm cozy color palette with a pop of golden yellow and 16 Super Luxury Camps with an inviting tone and a soothing aura complimenting with soft grey hues.

Within the resort, they offer various dining options: 'Machaan Restuarant' : choose from the best of local cuisines or your favorite dishes from around the world and match them with an exotic mocktail from the menu. Pamper your partner with a private dinner at the 'Gazebos'. Then, they also have an 'Open Coffee Shop' : invites you to partake in the delights of an open-air coffee shop with lounging spots placed in splendid scenic beauties of the azure sky and tranquil greenery. The meals are prepared according to your preferences, the chefs will provide you with a variety of choices and they make it a point to talk to the patrons and makes all their meals keeping instructions under keen consideration. For rejuvenation, loose yourself for a while and indulge in exquisite detox session at the pristine Wellness Center or sip a mocktail by the outdoor swimming pool and breathe in the sublime fresh soil air after a therapeutic spa session.

The retreat hosts about 50 traditional Indian activities, spread out all within one big campus at the activity lawn. Our favourite is the Mango Grove a quaint garden to chill with friends and family or to read a book under the trees. There are a lot of outdoor activities that you can enjoy like - tours into the hinterland, ethnic attire classes, handcraft skills- pottery, star-gazing, visting the ghats of Varanasi or tours to brick Kiln. The property also has a banquet hall - Akshaya, Sagwaan Lawn- a grassy green lawn, a board room - Chaupal and Dhyan, an exclusive venue where you can host weddings/ memorable events.