Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of a resort in Barapani, Meghalaya. The conversion project will be branded a Taj resort.

Ms. 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.”

Situated on the banks of the picturesque Umiam Lake, 140-key Taj Barapani features an all-day dining restaurant, specialty restaurant, bar and café and a lobby lounge. The resort houses an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, Taj’s signature J Wellness Circle spa and a salon. Designed to cater to both leisure and business travellers, the hotel offers extensive meetings and events venues, including a banquet hall spanning over 6,000 sq. ft., complemented by pre-function areas, meeting rooms and a boardroom.

Mr. Arun Kumar Rai – Managing Director, Mr. Ajay Kumar Rai and Mr. Anuj Kansal - Directors, 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.”

Barapani, in Meghalaya, is best known for the scenic Umiam Lake, a vast man-made reservoir surrounded by rolling hills and forests.

With the addition of this hotel, IHCL will have 22 hotels in Northeast India including 16 under development.

About the Owning Company

Umiam Hotels Pvt. Ltd. is a hospitality venture promoted by Mr. Arun Kumar Rai, Mr. Ajay Kumar Rai and Mr. Anuj Kansal.

The promoters have diversified business interests in the alcoholic beverages sector, tea gardens, real estate, healthcare, hospitality, infrastructure and entertainment & cine production.

About The Indian Hotels Company Limited

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 Luxury Hotel Brand 2026 and India’s Strongest Brand 2026 as per Brand Finance; Claridges Collection, a curated set of boutique luxury hotels merging elegance with historical charm; Brij, an experiential leisure offering; Atmantan, one of India’s leading integrated wellness destinations; SeleQtions, a named collection of hotels; Clarks, retreats set amid storied locales; Gateway, full-service hotels designed to be your gateway to exceptional destinations; Vivanta, sophisticated upscale hotels; Tree of Life, private escapes in tranquil settings and Ginger, which is revolutionising the mid-scale 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 687 hotels including 291 in the pipeline globally across 4 continents, 15 countries and over 300 locations. The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) is India’s largest hospitality company by market capitalization.

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