Mumbai (TAN): The iconic Taj brand has made its presence felt in north India’s Himachal Pradesh state with the opening of Taj Theog Resort & Spa, Shimla.
The five-acre property offers spectacular views of the magnificent Himalayas.
Puneet Chhatwal, MD and CEO of Indian Hotels Company Limited, the owners of the Taj brand, said: “We are delighted to open our first hotel in Himachal Pradesh… This will be the company’s first mountain resort. With this new addition, we have expanded our resort portfolio, which is the largest in India.”
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Taj Theog Resort & Spa’s design and architecture echoes colonial charm reminiscent of hill station appeal. Surrounded by the deodar forests with pathways through apple orchards and terraced gardens, the resort is the quintessential luxurious home in the hills. Each of the 99 rooms, with warm wooden furniture, traditional rugs and tall French windows offer spacious balconies overlooking snow peaks and quaint villages.
The resort can be reached by road from Shimla and Chandigarh.
“Taj Theog Resort & Spa is a sanctuary amidst Conifers, Cedars and tiny hamlets with the stunning skyline of the Himalayan range as a backdrop. It serves as an ideal location for guests seeking a mix of adventure and relaxation coupled with Taj’s legendary service,” said the resort’s general manager Naveen Barthwal.
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The hotel has an all-day diner named Tragopan that offers the robust Himalayan cuisine along with global cuisines and comfort food. Then there is Peony, an oriental restaurant offering Sichuan and Cantonese cuisines. Finally, the Theog Junction pub is an imaginative tribute to the classic narrow-gauge toy train that chugs from Kalka to Shimla.
The resort’s spa has a temperature-controlled pool with a sun deck and “specially curated local experiences”.
The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), and its subsidiaries, bring together a group of brands and businesses that offer a fusion of warm Indian hospitality and world-class service. These include Taj – the hallmark of iconic hospitality,Vivanta with its collection of sophisticated upscale hotels, and Ginger which is revolutionizing the lean luxury segment.
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Incorporated by the founder of the Tata Group, Jamsetji Tata, the Company opened its first hotel – The Taj Mahal Palace, in Bombay in 1903. IHCL operates 177 hotels including 30 under development globally across 4 continents, 12 countries and in over 80 locations.
