- Umiam developing Taj in Meghalaya.
- Resort to be built on the banks of Umiam Lake.
- IHCL’s Northeast portfolio reached 22 hotels.
The resort will be on the banks of Umiam Lake, a reservoir surrounded by hills and forests in Barapani. The signing takes Indian Hotels Co. Ltd.’s Northeast portfolio to 22 hotels, including 16 under development, the company said in a statement.
It will have restaurants, a bar, a lobby lounge, indoor and outdoor pools, a fitness center, a spa, a salon and more than 6,000 square feet of meeting and event space. It will cater to both leisure and business travelers.
“As travel patterns evolve, destinations such as Meghalaya are gaining prominence for their unique natural appeal and expanding tourism infrastructure,” said Suma Venkatesh, IHCL executive vice president for real estate and development. “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.”
Arun Kumar Rai, Umiam managing director and directors Ajay Kumar Rai and Anuj Kansal said the hotel would support tourism in Meghalaya.
Meghalaya is promoting year-round tourism through its natural attractions, local culture and homestays. The state has more than 490 operating homestays, with plans to add 3,000 more by 2028. It is also investing in tourism infrastructure, including a Shillong ropeway, skywalk and airport runway expansion.
IHCL reported a 21 percent increase in second-quarter revenue to $270.96 million and raised its fiscal year 2027 revenue growth forecast to 15 to 17 percent.
