What to know before you go:

— The ‘watering hole’ Yantra of the Resort takes inspiration from a symbol which represents aspects of the divine. The ceiling is hand painted 18th century SriYantra with devotees in meditation moving through chakras and points of spiritual power.Yantra serves as a lounge, bar and library – located between the Shiva Courtyard and the swimming pool.

— They have two spectacular dinnig options - Ann Tripti (Indoor Sitting) and Cheeku Vriksh (Outdoor Sitting)

— For rejuvenation indulge in exquisite wellness treatment at – Ekam The Spa

— 11 kms from the Varanasi airport and just 12 kms from the city centre

About the property:

The Tree of Life Resort & Spa encompasses all that Varanasi is, with a twist – it is your oasis of peace and calm after an over-whelming experience of the city. So, plunge in headlong – cruise the river; visit the temples; go for a live sarod concert; be mesmerized by the evening aarti (prayer); walk the small lanes which go back a thousand years and have the power to make time stand still. Walking through the lanes of Varanasi, you lose your sense of time, place and self and are accompanied by constant sense of discovery. It is said that the city is home to some 330 million Hindu Gods.

The multi-cuisine restaurant, Ann Tripti, derives its name from two Sanskrit words – ‘Ann’ which means food and ‘Tripti’ which means satisfaction – AnnTripti. At here, they believe that food must be cooked and served fresh and to your delight. It is for this reason that they do not do buffets. They offer Indian and Continental options, along with some special local Banarasi signature dishes. The menus change every day. Out door  Al-fresco dinning at Cheeku Vriksh or mud-apple, is a lovely sit-out conceived around a cheeku tree for you to enjoy your dinner under the stars or a meal under the warm winter sun during the day. A crackling fire place adds to the charm of the winter nights. Stroll to the other end, to The Herb Garden where we grow our own exotica.

For rejuvenation, loose yourself for a while and indulge in exquisite wellness treatment at – Ekam The Spa. The experienced therapists will sooth your body and mind with a blend of traditional Indian wellness in the two treatment rooms. This could be in the luxury of your outdoor couples spa in your Villa with the setting sun and chirping of birds, or then at Ekam – the couples spa – booked exclusively for you. Steam and Sauna facilities are also available.