IHCL has signed a deal for Taj Barapani, a 140-room resort conversion on Umiam Lake, in partnership with Umiam Hotels
The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) has signed an agreement with Umiam Hotels Pvt. Ltd. to convert an existing 140-room property in Meghalaya into Taj Barapani. The property stands on the banks of Umiam Lake, an artificial reservoir surrounded by hills and forests.
Suma Venkatesh, Executive Vice President – Real Estate & Development, IHCL, said, “As travel patterns evolve, destinations such as Meghalaya are gaining prominence for their unique natural appeal and expanding tourism infrastructure. Taj Barapani further strengthens IHCL’s presence in the Northeast and complements our existing portfolio, creating a seamless travel circuit across Guwahati, Barapani and Shillong. We are delighted to partner with Umiam Hotels Pvt. Ltd. for this project.”
Taj Barapani will feature an all-day dining restaurant, a speciality restaurant, a bar and café, and a lobby lounge. The resort will have indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a fitness centre, a J Wellness Circle spa and a salon. Meeting and event facilities will include a banquet hall of more than 6,000 sq. ft., pre-function areas, meeting rooms and a boardroom.
Arun Kumar Rai, Managing Director, and Ajay Kumar Rai and Anuj Kansal, Directors of Umiam Hotels Pvt. Ltd., said, “We are delighted to partner with IHCL to bring the iconic Taj brand to Barapani. Combining the destination’s natural appeal with Taj’s legacy of hospitality, we believe the hotel will further strengthen Meghalaya’s tourism landscape.”
With the signing of Taj Barapani, IHCL’s Northeast India portfolio will total 22 hotels, including 16 under development.
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