MUMBAI:
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of a new Vivanta hotel in Uttarakhand’s ancient pilgrim city of Haridwar. The hotel is a Greenfield project.
Speaking on the occasion, Suma Venkatesh, Executive Vice President – Real Estate & Development, IHCL, said, “This signing is in line with IHCL’s vision of augmenting its presence in spiritual tourism. Haridwar, located on the banks of the sacred river Ganges, is one of the holiest destinations in India.
This will be our third hotel in the city. We are happy to associate with LD Ladhani Group for this hotel.”
The 125-keys hotel is strategically located at a comfortable driving distance from the renowned ‘Har Ki Pauri’ as well as prominent temples. The hotel will feature an all-day diner, a swimming pool and a fitness centre. It will also offer a sophisticated banqueting space of over 7,500 sq. ft, perfect for both corporate gatherings and social events.
Roshan Ladhani, Director, LD Ladhani Group, said, “We are delighted to collaborate with IHCL, India’s leading hospitality company. This hotel will offer guests a flavor of the spirited Vivanta brand in Haridwar.”
Haridwar, located at the foothills of the Himalayas is a famous Hindu temple town where millions of devotees come to take a dip in the holy Ganges. Gateway to the Char Dham of Uttarakhand, the city acts as the base to explore the tourist towns of Rishikesh and Devprayag.
With the addition of this hotel, IHCL will have 10 hotels across Taj, SeleQtions, Vivanta and Ginger brands in Uttarakhand including 5 under development.
