(TAN): Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) has announced that it is stepping into Manali, Himachal Pradesh with the signing of a new SeleQtions hotel. Located at Kullu-Manali Marg, the current Baragarh Resort & Spa will be converted to an IHCL SeleQtions resort post upgradation.
Commenting on the signing, Suma Venkatesh, EVP, real estate & development, IHCL, said, “Located in the heart of the mountains, Manali has always been a key destination on the global tourism map, known for its strategic position as the gateway to the Himalayas, natural beauty, rich-cultural heritage and variety of adventure activities.”
The 33-room SeleQtions resort is located in the famous Baragarh Estate, nestled amidst fruit orchards and the picturesque Himalayan ranges. It is well connected to the hill stations of Dharamshala and Shimla by road, the key metros of Chandigarh and New Delhi, and Bhuntar airport.
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The resort will feature an all-day diner, open air restaurant and bar. It will also have banqueting and outdoor spaces, perfect for meetings and events. Fitness facilities will include a gym, spa and swimming pool. The resort is slated to open in 2023.
With the addition of this hotel, IHCL will have three hotels across brands in Himachal Pradesh, including two under development.
