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IHCL EXPANDS FOOTPRINT IN JAMMU & KASHMIR, SIGNS A GATEWAY RESORT IN PATNITOP
November 25, 2025|||
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Homepage > Press Room > IHCL EXPANDS FOOTPRINT IN JAMMU & KASHMIR, SIGNS A GATEWAY RESORT IN PATNITOP
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of a new hotel under its Gateway brand in Patnitop, Jammu & Kashmir. This is a conversion project with plans for future expansion.
Ms. Suma Venkatesh, Executive Vice President – Real Estate & Development, IHCL, said, “Patnitop is a hidden gem in Jammu & Kashmir, offering travellers a quick winter escape. With the largest room inventory in the destination, this Gateway resort will cater to the growing demand from Punjab, Delhi NCR and Jammu. Serving as a gateway to the Himalayas, this signing aligns with our strategy to expand the brand in such leisure markets. We are delighted to partner with FIL Industries Private Limited for this project.”
Nestled amidst the serene landscapes, the 78-key Gateway Patnitop, Jammu & Kashmir will offer guests an immersive experience of the region’s natural beauty. The resort will feature an all-day dining restaurant, a specialty restaurant and a bar. Guests can enjoy two swimming pools, including a heated pool, a state-of-the-art fitness centre and treatment rooms. For social and corporate gatherings, the resort offers spacious banquet hall spanning over 4,000 sq. ft.
Mr. Owais Altaf Syed, Director, FIL Industries Private Limited, added, “We are happy to collaborate with IHCL to bring the Gateway brand to Patnitop. This partnership with IHCL marks a significant milestone in enhancing the region’s hospitality landscape.”
Patnitop is a serene hill station located in Jammu & Kashmir. Surrounded by lush pine forests and snow-capped peaks, travellers can enjoy adventure sports like paragliding, trekking or skiing or explore the key attractions like Natha Top and Billo Ki Powri.
With the addition of this hotel, IHCL will have 12 hotels in Jammu & Kashmir, including 6 under development.
About the Owning Company
FIL Industries Private Limited is a diversified business enterprise across agriculture, food & beverage, travel, hospitality and health sectors. FIL's portfolio spans innovative agri-input solutions, 100% natural fruit concentrate, functional drinks and ready-to-serve beverages, packaged drinking water, post-harvest management advisory and storage facilities, sustainable mobility through aerial ropeways & tourism infrastructure, geriatric care and global trade.
In his role as Director at FIL Industries Private Limited, Mr. Owais Altaf Syed is engaged in the business of Ropeway Management and Hospitality. They have been awarded the ropeway project which connects Dehradun to Mussoorie as well as the Yamunotri Ropeway Project.
About The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL)
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 iconic brand for the most discerning travellers and ranked as World’s Strongest Hotel Brand 2025 and India’s Strongest Brand 2025 as per Brand Finance; Claridges Collection, a curated set of boutique luxury hotels merging elegance with historical charm; SeleQtions, a named collection of hotels; Tree of Life, private escapes in tranquil settings; Vivanta, sophisticated upscale hotels; Gateway, full-service hotels designed to be your gateway to exceptional destinations and Ginger, which is revolutionising the lean luxe segment.
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 has a portfolio of 591 hotels including 319 in the pipeline globally across 4 continents, 14 countries and in over 250 locations. The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) is India’s largest hospitality company by market capitalization. It is listed on the BSE and NSE.
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