Tirupati, India (TAN): The Indian Hotels Company’s (IHCL) luxury brand Taj has announced the opening of a new property in Tirupati, in India’s Andhra Pradesh state.
“IHCL has been a pioneer in the religious tourism segment in the country and is delighted to announce the opening of Taj in Tirupati; one of the largest pilgrimage destinations attracting millions of devotees annually. This opening reaffirms our commitment to offer travellers a flavor of India’s rich cultural heritage in world-class settings,” Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, IHCL, said.
Taj Tirupati is located close to the Tirumala Hills, home to the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple. It features 106 rooms and suites, restaurants and bar, event spaces and a pool.
“Tirupati with its century-old temples has enthralled visitors for years. Taj Tirupati, with its location at the foothills of divinity, offers the perfect place to stay and explore the city from. From sweeping vistas of the Tirumala hills to unique authentic flavours offered at our restaurants, guests can indulge in Taj’s legendary hospitality at Taj Tirupati,” stated Mr.V K Prasad, General Manager, Taj Tirupati.
Taj was honoured in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2019, with seven Taj hotels finding a place across five categories.