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Here’s a detailed overview of the announcement about IHCL (Indian Hotels Company Limited) signing a Tree of Life resort in Panheli, Maharashtra:

Project Highlights
- Location: Panheli, Raigad district, Maharashtra — nestled in the Sahyadri hills.
- Resort Name: Tree of Life AeroVillage Panheli.
- Unique Feature: Includes a private airstrip, allowing guests to arrive via a 30-minute chartered flight from Mumbai or Pune

Resort Features
- Accommodation: 28 elegantly designed guest rooms and suites.
- Dining: All-day restaurant and bar, plus curated riverside dining experiences along a perennial stream.
- Events: Banqueting space of over 5,000 sq. ft., ideal for intimate gatherings and celebrations.

Recreation:
- Nature treks and trails through the Sahyadris
- 9-hole golf course
- 20-seater private theatre
- Multi-sport stadium for cricket, football, and pickleball

Surrounding Attractions
Panheli is positioned as a hidden gem getaway for travelers from Mumbai and Pune. Nearby attractions include:
- Murud Janjira Fort
- Wanjloshi Dam
- Deoghar Waterfalls
- Raigad Fort
- White sand beaches of Diveagar and Shrivardhan
- Ancient Gandharpale Buddhist Caves in Mahad

Partnership & Leadership
- IHCL partnered with Mr. Prabhat Jha, an ex-IRS officer who shifted focus to hospitality and aviation.
- His son, Pranjal Jha, is an engineer, pilot, and football enthusiast, previously involved with Mumbai City Football Club operations

IHCL Expansion
- With this addition, IHCL now has 54 hotels across Maharashtra, including 27 under development.
- Globally, IHCL operates 591 hotels (319 in pipeline) across 14 countries and 250+ locations

In short:
IHCL’s new Tree of Life resort in Panheli blends luxury, accessibility, and nature, positioning the destination as a premium leisure escape for urban travelers from Mumbai and Pune.