Historic Havelis · Katha
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Village Katha · Delhi–Baghpat Road NH709B · +91 8586 060 838 · +91 7457 896 734 · shikwakatha@gmail.com · By prior reservation only
From Akshardham Temple · 25 mins drive

Echoes ofan era.

Seven centuries of courts, gardens and quiet village mornings — at Shikwa Havelis.

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Interior of Shikwa Haveli
Interior of Shikwa Haveli
Interior of Shikwa Haveli
Interior of Shikwa Haveli
6Heritage
Rooms
More than a stay

A haveli
with a soul.

For seven centuries, this was Qaziyon ki Haveli, also known as Mehrabon Wali Haveli — the home and courtroom of Katha's Chief Justice. It has stood witness to justice, royal hunts, grand celebrations, and the unhurried rhythm of village life through generations.

Lovingly restored by the Raza Family, the haveli now opens its doors to guests and to all those who share a deep appreciation for art, heritage, culture, and the history of an era gone by.

Step through its timeless arches, walk its historic courtyards, beautifully curated heritage rooms and experience a living piece of history — carefully preserved, warmly shared, and brought back to life.

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1Walled Garden
The story of Shikwa

The house that justice built.

Well before the thirteenth century, the Qazis of Katha dispensed justice from this mound by royal decree — receiving Timur with a white peacock and holding court through the Mughal age. The grand houses they raised fell, in time, to ruin. Shikwa is the eldest of them, brought back to life by the family who descend from them.

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13th–18th c. The Qazis

Qaziyon ki Haveli

Built as the home and courthouse of the Qazis — judges who dispensed justice on the old Delhi road.

The oldest and largest of Katha's noble houses — with court held here into the early 1900s.

A hundred arches The Arches

A house of mehrabs

Three courtyards, lounges and hundreds of arches — the mehrabs this haveli is known for.

Chhatris, stone jalis, jharokhas and fountains rise around the walled garden, Bagh-e-Bahisht.

1990s–2009 Revival

Restored over 13 years

Found in ruins, the haveli was rebuilt by the family arch by arch and reopened in 2009.

Every painted niche and carved door revived by hand, using the craft of the original build.

Today Today

A living homestay

Six rooms open to travellers who want to live inside the story, not beside it.

Six characterful rooms, three courtyards and a walled garden, opened to a handful of guests at a time.

Our rooms

Where everyroom has a story.

Each room is a graceful ode to the haveli's heritage, where hand-painted niches, antique details and traditional craftsmanship meet understated luxury — creating an intimate retreat that feels both timeless and deeply personal.

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A Day at the Haveli

Unhurried experiences,steeped in heritage.

High Tea
Afternoons

High Tea

A hi-tea of stories with the family.

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Special Rooms
Interiors

Special Rooms

The haveli's most ornate, storied rooms.

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The Lounges
Curiosities

Lounges

Burma, Africa, Europe — gathered over lifetimes.

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Bagh-e-Bahisht
The Garden

Bagh-e-Bahisht

The walled Garden of Heavens.

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Walk to the Yamuna
The Doab

Walk to the Yamuna

Through the fields to the riverbank.

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Begum Samru Church, Sardhana
Excursions

Visit to Begum Samru Church

The grand basilica of Sardhana.

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Village & Curated Heritage Walk
With your hosts

Village & Curated Heritage Walk

Old lanes and stories, room by room.

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Kite Flying
Rooftop

Kite Flying

Paper kites over the open fields.

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Yoga & Wellness
Wellbeing

Yoga & Wellness

Sunrise yoga on the terrace garden.

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The Raza family, hosts of Shikwa Haveli
The family behind Shikwa

Hosted by the
Raza family

Descendants of the Qazis who once dispensed justice at Katha, Shikwa is lovingly kept by the Raza family. After years of work in human development, media and communication, Shariq Bin Raza returned to his ancestral village and — with his wife Alka Raza and civil engineer Tariq Bin Raza — spent some fifteen years restoring the ruined havelis, stone by stone and arch by arch. The home takes its name, "Shikwa," from Shariq's mother, Noor Jehan Begum, and welcomes you today as a living heirloom rather than a hotel.

Shariq & Alka Raza
Everything, cared for

Comforts of a home

Heritage grace, complemented by modern comfort.

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Guest Voices

A rare place where seven centuries of history, generous hospitality and the quiet rhythms of village life meet.

Shikwa HaveliVerified guest review

We came for a night and stayed for three. Every courtyard, every meal, felt like being welcomed into a family home.

A traveller from DelhiWeekend stay

The rooftop sunset over the fields is something I still think about. Unhurried, elegant, deeply personal.

Heritage enthusiastVerified stay

Staying at Shikwa felt like stepping into a living painting — the hand-painted rooms, the courtyards, the warmth of the hosts. We didn't want to leave.

Ritika M.Family getaway

Every corner tells a story. The Raza family welcomed us like their own, and the home-cooked meals were unforgettable.

Arjun K.Heritage traveller

The most romantic, peaceful escape near Delhi. Sunsets from the rooftop baradari are pure magic.

Sneha & NeilAnniversary stay

A rare heritage gem — spotless rooms, genuine hospitality and history in every arch. Highly recommend.

Priya G.Weekend guest

A photographer's paradise. The architecture, jharokhas and gardens are breathtaking in every light.

Mohan R.Photography trip

Felt completely safe and cared for. The music-room evenings and courtyard chai made my trip truly special.

Kavya A.Solo traveller

We travelled across India and this was the highlight — authentic, elegant and deeply personal. A real family home.

Devon V.From London

We booked the whole haveli for a family reunion and the team went above and beyond. Everyone is still talking about it.

The Sharma FamilyGroup stay
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