Ranjit's SVAASA, Heritage Boutique Spa Haveli is our heirloom of ancestral lineage preserved within the loving walls of this 200 year old haveli that has lived hospitality across time and space.
A haven of sustainable and earth friendly efforts that infuse wellness and a holistic lifestyle for every guest who chooses to stay with us.
We are a warm and quaint family run non-hotel in the heart of the city of Amritsar. Difficult to describe in words but as often said by many guests, "a place with a soul".
Come experience a home, a family, a culture, a historic city, come experience timelessness.
The Time Corridor holds a pictorial family history going back 7 generations. The Time Corridor holds a pictorial family history going back 7 generations.
The family’s roots date back to Maharaja Ranjit Singh and the history of erstwhile Punjab.
Abhimanyu Rattan Mehra, the youngest son of Rama & Ranjit Rattan Mehra, am happy to share with you our family history and heritage through my eyes.
I have penned down our ancestral lineage chronologically with stories and memories as gathered from my elderly. We are humbled to belong to such kindness & gratitude and it is with pride that we carry it forward in our little boutique manor, Ranjit's SVAASA.
Ranjit's SVAASA is nestled on an east to west axis where the sun rises from right infront of the haveli. All our rooms and suites open to terraces, verandahs or the courtyard. The mornings start with birds chirping and the occasional green parrots nestled on the mango trees. Dressed with all modern amenities and conveniences, each space is like a residence by itself. Thus, rightly called SVAASA Residence, it feels no less than any. It's unique colonial architecture, warm characteristic interiors and inviting comforts makes way for a relaxed vacation.
Ratnavali Suite Our Ratnavali Suites span across 700 square feet of love and comfort. There are seven Ratnavali Suites across the haveli. Ground Floor has only one suite - Amravati First Floor has four suites - Dev Chand Mohan Chand Kalyan Singh Kesar Devi SVAASA Suite Our SVAASA Suites span across over 500 square feet of love and comfort. There are four SVAASA Suites across the haveli. . First Floor has one suite - Lal Chand Second Floor (Rooftop) has three suites - Labh Chand Prakash Chand Khushal Chand Rai Bahadur Luxury Rooms Our Rai Bahadur Luxury Rooms span across over 300 square feet of love and comfort. There are two Rai Bahadur Luxury rooms across the haveli. First Floor has one room - Classic Second Floor has one Room Regal
Reception Lounge,
With ample corners to sit and relax in while facing the foliage,
Empire Lounge,
Library cum sitting with complimentary use of a desktop,
Herbs Cafe,
For the cosy high-tea and candle-lit dinners,
Green Room,
Flat screen TV with Netflix,
a Cards Table and board games for Kids. Vaastu friendly architecture and interiors.
Several rain water harvesting drains to replenish the water table of mother earth.
Solar water heating panels for 24 hour hot water supply.
Chemical free, water based paint for indoor and outdoor are used.
We make our own compost using kitchen waste and dried leaves,
Complimentary WIFI,
Evening Turndown Service in each Room & Suite,
Goodbye Token for each Guest,
Cotton & Woolen Tapestries,
Paraben free, SLS free Toiletries
What use to be the cowshed and the horse stables is now the quaint and beautiful spa pavilion housing three spa chambers.
We bring together the age-old Ayurveda Therapies from Kerala. Traditional oils made of herbs, plants, weeds and more to help the body renew and recover.
We use kitchen cosmetics and plant produce to make our own fresh ingredients for our range of western therapies addressing the body as a whole as well as for shorter duration therapies giving attention to specific areas such as a back, legs etc.
All our aroma oils are home-made blends using pure essential oils playing on the physiological body.
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We have devised a four way thoughtful regime that targets disturbances to help re-attain one’s peace. Craft your own therapy as you know your body and mind the most. P ~ Pressure, to release blockages & pent-up emotions that hinder the flow of life-force A ~ Attention, for areas that tend to hold negative energy manifesting in physical forms S ~ Speed, natural rhythm that revives a healthy blood and oxygen circulation T ~ Technique, healing given through the thumbs, fingers and hands to reinstate wellness Feel free to talk to us and let us know what kind of a massage you are seeking using this four way pattern. Our therapists look forward to bringing you back to your circadian rhythm and enjoying the .
Ranjit’s SVAASA opened it’s doors in the year 2000 with locally employed manpower who were trained hands-on from scratch by the Mehra family during the restoration of the haveli. Some of them are with us till date. We openly hire widows and women from nearby villages seeking a respectable stability. We support local charities, the blind school and the animal shelter through the earnings of our SVAASA Experiences and short jobworks. All our hires span across the country and are from a non-hospitality background. We recruit from NGO’s like Pratham who train village boys and girls with basic skills to earn a living for their family. We appreciate dedication and skill. Our English speaking Captain in the dining was our dishwasher a few years back. One of our senior team member started as a night errand boy.
Our daily changing menu is based on the fundamentals of farm to fork cuisine prepared with only seasonal produce offering nutrient rich food. We ground our own spice blends which we use in our cooking. All our masala are also prepared by roasting whole spices and freshly grinding them in small batches to bring out their flavour. Our Royal Family Recipies Menu upholds select dishes perfected to precision by the Mehra family that has passed down generations. These are to be pre-booked with a minimum 12 hour window while some require a 24hrs preparation time. We suggest you order in advance whether you are an in-house guests or a visiting diner.
Walk the streets of Amritsar tasting the sweets and savouries known for their authenticity and flavor across generations and preferred by us. Curated by the Mehra Twins, this is a gastronomical delight. Feeding the Cows at the Amritsar Gaushala & historic Shiv Temple darshan Over 500 cows are looked after in this Gaushala started by R.B. Rattan Chand. It operates till date supplying milk to local houses. You can enjoy feeding the cows and see the milk packaging machine installed in the gaushala. Also visit the beautiful and ancient 11 Shivlinga Temple with fresco artwork on its walls and ceilings, built by Maharaja Bhan Singh.
Visit a local village, 'pind' as we call it in Punjabi and walk the open fresh fields. Meet the local village folk as they milk the cows, ride their tractor or bull cart and enjoy simple village living. They are ever so happy to welcome you to their land as you soak in the nuances of raw, unadulterated village life. Akhada Experience & historic Ram Tirath Visit Visit a ‘Kushti’ practice, traditional Punjabi wrestling, considered one of the oldest sports of this region in the midst of the fields of Amritsar. Post the akhada go across to visit the historic Saint Valmiki Ashram Temple. It was built to honor the birthplace of Luv-Kush, twins of Lord Ram & Sita.
Our much loved and very popular cooking activity covered by several international celebrity cook shows. Learn a 3-course traditional home-style Punjabi meal and/or traditional delicacies with our SVAASA chef and kitchen team. Customize your menu as per your preference, be it quick pass-arounds, main-course or desserts and we shall be pleased to demonstrate and share the step by step cooking process with you. Enjoy the tasting of items interactively cooked and carry back your notes to replicate this lovely Indian meal at your home.
A 60 minute private class on the ancient yogic asanas native to India that evoke physical, mental and emotional balance. Step in under the guidance of our visiting Yoga instructor in any soothing area of the property that you resound with and slow down your pace for a wonderful session. Each class is followed by Pranayam; the simple but powerful ritual of holistic breathing, extension thereof for increasing positivity in the mind and body and Meditation; the art of letting go and reaching a state of stillness - bliss.
We enjoy each festival of North India be it Lohri, Baisakhi, Holi, Navratra, Diwali and more where the entire haveli becomes one to celebrate with the staff and its guests Corporate Senior Level Meets We have held workshops by MNC’s for the senior level designations Shoots & Films Jewelry shoots, fashion shoots, films have been done at the haveli for its unique beauty Intimate Weddings The haveli has been taken as a buy out to privately enjoy each and every space for a wedding rituals and ceremonies.
Live in a noted luxurious Haveli with a Hindu-Punjabi family and their caring staff. Experience the same personalised Mehra hospitality extended to our relatives and friends when they visit us. Delicious home-cooked food that is our family tradition and native to the region of Punjab. Pet friendly, meet our popular and much loved Chochi the III
Home-made preparations from our fruit trees and flowers around the haveli and seasonal vegetables from our kitchen gardens Naurangi Sherbat Naurangi Marmalade Aambhi Achar Aam Panna Jal Jeera Pudina Shikanji Jamun Jams Shahtooth Jam Rose Petal Preserve Bhindi, Karela, Kakdi, Muli, Tamatar, Gobi, Palak, Arbi, Pudina, Dhaniya, Beans, Methi, Ajwain, Basil, Parsley etc.
We love making food that catches the smokiness of the chulla. The taste and flavour is beyond words. Enjoy this lunch as we have enjoyed serving them to our guests. Stuffed Aloo and Stuffed Shimla Mirch to Paneer, Gobi, Shakarkandhi roasted on the chulla. Punjabi dishes such as Kadi Pakora, Rajma, Bharta, Amritsari Chole, Amritsari Macchi… Customised Lunch & Dinner Settings for Groups & Celebrations (upon request, chargeable) .