Nine Nights, One Feast of Devotion - Celebrate Navratri at Pilibhit House, Haridwar

Rooted in the timeless philosophy of sattvik living, Pilibhit House, Haridwar – IHCL SeleQtions, is a luxury riverside retreat that embodies balance, purity, and harmony. Guided by the ancient Indian principles of the Purusharthas – Dharma, Artha, Kama, and Moksha – inspiring a way of life that blends spiritual reflection with refined indulgence. With its vantage point along the Ganges and views of Haridwar’s sacred temples, Pilibhit House creates an atmosphere where tradition and contemporary luxury blend seamlessly.

This Navratri, Pilibhit House invites guests to experience an exclusive Navratri Thali – a culinary celebration that unites devotion, seasonality, and the joy of festive dining. Designed to honour both tradition and innovation, the Thali brings together sattvik flavours inspired by Uttarakhand’s heritage and interpreted with global finesse.

Curated by Pilibhit House’s talented chefs, the Thali unfolds as a soulful journey. It begins with saffron-kissed Kesariya Thandai made with Uttarakhandi almonds, leading into starters such as Sakarkand ki Tikki and refreshing Seasonal Fruit Raita. Festive favourites are reimagined with local traditions, from sweet-tangy Khatta Meetha Sitafal – a pahadi pumpkin delicacy – to vrat-style Paneer Makhanwala, balancing simplicity with indulgence.

The main spread highlights both familiarity and refinement. Jhangora Pulao is paired with spiced Pahadi Aloo with Sabudana and crisp Kuttu ki Puris. Locally sourced water chestnuts lend delicacy to the Singada Curry, while accompaniments such as Bhangjeera Chutney and Sabudana Papad add distinctive Garhwali notes. The Thali concludes with silken Makhana Kheer, a pudding of lotus seeds, saffron, and dry fruits, leaving guests with a memory as rich as the season itself

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Beyond the plate, the setting amplifies the experience. Guests enjoy vistas of Haridwar’s revered shrines – Chandi Devi and Mansa Devi – and witness the evening Ganga Aarti at the hotel’s exclusive private ghat, where the river glows with thousands of diyas and the chants of devotion fill the air. Deepening the spiritual resonance of the Navratri celebrations at Pilibhit House, is the hotel’s Navgrah Pooja, an auspicious ritual that invokes harmony and balance through prayers to the nine celestial deities.

Every element of this Navratri Thali is sattvik and vrat-friendly, designed to feel abundant, celebratory, and deeply rooted in tradition. It is an invitation to embrace the essence of Navratri through mindful indulgence by the Ganges.

Offering Details
Venue: Pilibhit House, Haridwar – IHCL SeleQtions
Dates: Monday, 22 September – Thursday, 2 October 2025
Price: ₹2,500 + taxes per person