amã Stays & Trails, the premium homestay offering from Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) , announces the signing of a cluster of bungalows in Port Blair in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Mr. Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director and CEO, IHCL, said, “As travel preferences continue to evolve towards experience‑led stays, the homestay segment has emerged as a strong driver of growth. With a portfolio of over 370 bungalows across India, the expansion of amã Stays & Trails to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, marks the brand’s foray into the island destination reflecting our focus on building a diversified presence across leisure destinations. We are delighted to partner with Mr. Abhishek Singh for this project.”

amã Stays & Trails, Port Blair offers ten bungalows set amidst lush green surroundings, within walking distance from Manjery beach. It will feature a restaurant and offer a range of amenities including a fully equipped gym, spa, meditation and yoga decks and a swimming pool. Guests can snorkel through the turquoise waters or experience the region’s distinct colonial and tribal heritage.

amã Stays & Trail offers a distinctive collection of bungalows that reflect the local culture and heritage of each location, providing guests with an unparalleled opportunity to immerse themselves in the history and charm of the region. Spread across idyllic destinations, amã Stays & Trails is a portfolio of 370+ bungalows across idyllic settings in Goa, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Pondicherry, Sikkim, Andaman and Nicobar Islands among others.

Mr. Abhishek Singh, Founder & Chairman, Terra Rex Realty and Terra Rex Energy, said, “Port Blair, a historic town and the gateway to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, offers travelers a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage. We are delighted to collaborate with IHCL’s amã Stays & Trails on this project to bring these experiences to life for our guests.”

Port Blair, the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, is a historic town serving as the main entry point to the archipelago. Renowned for its scenic beaches like Chidiya Tapu and the iconic Cellular Jail, it offers visitors a rich blend of natural beauty and history.

About the Owning Company

Abhishek Singh is one of India's most distinctive public figures — a former Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer who has built a rare and remarkable identity at the intersection of governance, entrepreneurship, cinema, and social leadership. Born in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, he cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination on his very first attempt in 2011, joining the IAS from the Uttar Pradesh cadre and going on to serve the nation across some of its most consequential administrative postings for over a decade.

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 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; Brj, an experiential leisure offering; Atmanta, one of India’s leading integrated wellness destinations; SeleQtions, a named collection of hotels; 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 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 628 hotels including 255 in the pipeline globally across 4 continents, 14 countries and 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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