Taj Barapani
IHCL Signs a Taj Resort in Barapani, Meghalaya
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.
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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.
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.