IHCL Signs A Tree Of Life Resort In Kamshet, Maharashtra

Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of a Tree of Life resort in Kamshet, Maharashtra. This project will be renovated and room inventory will be doubled to offer the brand experience.

The Project
- IHCL has signed a Tree of Life resort in Kamshet, expanding the brand’s footprint in Maharashtra.
- The property will be renovated and expanded, with room inventory doubled to enhance the guest experience.
- The resort currently has 30 keys, offering expansive views of the Sahyadri hills.

Guest Experience
- Features include:
- All-day dining restaurant with bar
- Swimming pool and outdoor nature spa
- Event spaces: glasshouse with lawns and amphitheatre for social/corporate gatherings
- Curated experiences: organic farming, wine & jam making, bespoke lakeside dining.

Strategic Location
- Kamshet–Lonavala–Pawna corridor is a well-established drive-to leisure market.
- Proximity to Mumbai and Pune fuels demand for short-stay vacations, social celebrations, and corporate events.
- Kamshet is also one of India’s best paragliding destinations, with attractions like Pawna Lake, Bedse Caves, and Kondeshwar Temple.

Leadership Perspectives
- Suma Venkatesh (IHCL EVP – Real Estate & Development): Signing aligns with Tree of Life’s focus on intimate, experience-driven stays.
- Kalyan Borade (Owning Partner): Partnership reflects shared vision for hospitality in emerging destinations.

IHCL Portfolio
- IHCL operates 630 hotels globally, with 255 in the pipeline across 14 countries and 250+ locations.
- Tree of Life is part of IHCL’s diverse brand portfolio alongside Taj, Vivanta, SeleQtions, Ginger, Brij, Claridges Collection, and Atmantan.

This signing strengthens IHCL’s presence in Western India’s leisure market, while reinforcing Tree of Life’s positioning as a brand for intimate, nature-led escapes.