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Retaining The Charm Of 1920s, This Haveli Near Jai Vilas Palace Is A Heritage Homestay In Gwalior

by Ankita Mazumdar
Retaining The Charm Of 1920s, This Haveli Near Jai Vilas Palace Is A Heritage Homestay In Gwalior

Have you ever wanted to visit a great historic homestay that once belonged to the Rajas and Maharajas? We have got the best heritage homestay in Gwalior for you. The grand high ceilings, great arches, aesthetic setting, and thick pillars take the classy-ness of this haveli to another level. You will absolutely enjoy your time here and immerse yourself in the regalness of Gwalior. Get ready to walk down the pathways like a royal member.

This Heritage Homestay In Gwalior Is A Visit To The 1920s

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Image Credits: Krishnayan Heritage/Website

Krishnayan Heritage is such a homestay that will make you feel at home with an edge of royalty. The moment you step into this place, you will be transported back in time with a magical time machine. Krishnayan Heritage truly welcomes you with open hands to their minimal colour-coordinated interiors with wooden furniture and a huge swing.

Scindia ruled Gwalior during the 1700s and early 1800s. As you engross this magnificent haveli, it perfectly blends with modern life with a side of slow living. You do get the best of both worlds at Krishnayan Heritage, do enjoy the slow life outside of your hustling culture.

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This heritage homestay in Gwalior has seven rooms which include two huge bedrooms, a living room and a bathroom. The stay has a ground and first floor. If you are a history buff, the cool part about this stay is that the walls have family portraits and photographs from over the years. Scindias will definitely enjoy delving into the history of their past.

The Fascinating Story Behind This Haveli

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Image Credits: Krishnayan Heritage/Website
  • It was built over a century ago and the hosts: Lalita Phalke and Vijay Chandrasenrao Phalke had ancestors move over from the Decaan part of Maharashtra to Gwalior with the Scindia in the late 1700s.
  • The foundation stone of this gorgeous haveli laid out by Sardar Anandrao Saheb Phalke Shamsher Jung Bahadur, was Vijay Chandrasenrao Phalke’s grandfather.
  • Haveli’s first stone laid was to commemorate the birth of his first real heir to the throne.
  • The first real heir, Sardar Chandrasenrao Phalke, came into their lives after five generations of adopted kids. 
  • The Haveli has a Dev Ghar, a place where the foundation stone is kept and is a special worship place.
  • This heritage homestay in Gwalior was named ‘Krishna Mandir’ after Krishna Bai Saheb, mother’s Late Sardar Chandrasenrao along with the god they worshipped, Kul Devata.

How To Reach?

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Image Credits: Krishnayan Heritage/Website

This haveli is the nearest to Gwalior Railway Station which is just 3.6 km away. The nearest airport is Gwalior Airport (Rajmata Vijaya Raje Scindia Airport) which is 13 km away. Then you may book a taxi to the place.

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So, next weekend are you planning to stay at Krishnayan Heritage? Click here to book now.

Where: Phalke Bazar, Lashkar, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh

Check-Out Time: 8:30 AM to 12 PM

Cost: ₹6500/night

Cover Image Credits: Krishnayan Heritage/Booking.com

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