What does a century-old heritage mansion nestled within the historic streets of Amritsar look like? On August 8 and 9, in a two-part Instagram Reel, Bonnie Ghuman, a blogger who goes by Travel with Bonnie on social media, shared a tour of a 102-year-old mansion, built in 1924.
Inside a 120-year-old haveli in Amritsar
Sharing the video on Instagram, Bonnie wrote, “A Hidden Piece of Amritsar’s Heritage. Today, while roaming through the old streets of Amritsar, I came across this beautiful heritage haveli quietly standing among the narrow lanes.”
The blogger highlighted how the old walls, traditional architecture, and timeless charm of the mansion told a story of a different era when these streets were filled with families, traditions, and memories passed down through generations. “Places like this remind us that Amritsar is not just a city, it is a living history,” he added.
Take a look inside the mansion:
The Seth Haveli
According to the blogger, the Seth family purchased the property in 1974, giving this old haveli a new chapter while preserving its connection with the past. It is believed to have once belonged to British residents. “Every old haveli has a story — stories of families, changing times, Partition, and generations that came and went. Walking through the streets of Amritsar reminds us that history is not always found in museums. Sometimes, it is quietly standing behind an old door.”
{{/usCountry}}According to the blogger, the Seth family purchased the property in 1974, giving this old haveli a new chapter while preserving its connection with the past. It is believed to have once belonged to British residents. “Every old haveli has a story — stories of families, changing times, Partition, and generations that came and went. Walking through the streets of Amritsar reminds us that history is not always found in museums. Sometimes, it is quietly standing behind an old door.”
{{/usCountry}}The architecture
The facade of the house is as grand as the interiors, preserving years of history. It speaks of a bygone time when houses had arched windows and doorways, jaalis to let in natural light and maintain ventilation, stunning encaustic-tiled floors, old switchboards with circular buttons, grand pillars, and grand floor-to-ceiling 100-year-old almirahs with old-wood decor.
Grand verandahs inside the home and wooden staircases flanked by grand balustrades and balconies make the interiors feel more spacious. The home tour video also revealed that the multi-story mansion still retains the old marble tiling and stained-glasswork from a bygone era.
The videos also reveal that the home has been used for many film shoots. The blogger revealed that the terrace was seen in one of the scenes of Dhurandhar, featuring Ranveer Singh. The terrace also features stunning views of the entire city of Amritsar. One can also see the Golden Temple from the terrace of the mansion, decorated with a variety of plants.