IHCL Signs A Gateway Resort In Bharatpur, Rajasthan

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of a Gateway resort in Bharatpur, Rajasthan.

Project type:
Brownfield development.

Location:
On the Jaipur–Agra highway, strategically positioned near Keoladeo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world’s most important bird sanctuaries.

Capacity:
105 keys.

Facilities:
- All-day dining restaurant, specialty restaurant, and bar.
- Recreational amenities: swimming pool and fitness centre.
- Banquet hall (4,000 sq. ft.) with pre-function areas and meeting rooms, catering to weddings, MICE, and corporate events.

Strategic Rationale
- Rising demand for short vacations and weekend travel in accessible leisure destinations.
- Bharatpur positioned to benefit from experiential travel, destination weddings, and MICE tourism.
- IHCL now has 67 hotels in Rajasthan, including 24 under development.

Partnership
- Collaboration with Mr. Yadur Kapur, who brings 28+ years of expertise in the automotive sector and a diversified real estate portfolio valued at INR 1,500 crore.
- Kapur expressed confidence that the Gateway brand will help position Bharatpur as a preferred short-haul leisure getaway.

IHCL Portfolio Snapshot
- India’s largest hospitality company by market capitalization.
- Portfolio: 630 hotels (255 in pipeline) across 14 countries, 4 continents, and 250+ locations.
- Brands include Taj, Claridges Collection, Brij, Atmantan, SeleQtions, Gateway, Vivanta, Tree of Life, Ginger.

This move strengthens IHCL’s footprint in Rajasthan while tapping into Bharatpur’s unique positioning as both a wildlife tourism hub and a wedding/MICE destination.