IHG and Aaraki Collaborate on New Dharamshala Holiday Inn

Holiday Inn Resort Coming to Dharamshala

Aaraki Hotels & Resorts and IHG Hotels & Resorts have teamed up to open the Holiday Inn Resort Dharamshala. This is a major step in increasing IHG's presence in the area. The resort, which will have 150 rooms, is expected to open by the third quarter of 2027.

Holiday Inn Resort Dharamshala

The new Holiday Inn Resort Dharamshala, situated at an elevation of roughly 5,000 feet in the Himalayan town of Dharamshala, is expected to be a popular destination for domestic and foreign tourists. Dharamshala is a popular destination for tourists all year round because of its valley vistas, mild climate, and spiritual significance as the home of the Dalai Lama. In addition to having one of the most well-known cricket stadiums in the world, the town is included in India's 100 Smart Cities initiative, demonstrating its potential for community-focused and sustainable development.

Once it opens, the Holiday Inn Resort Dharamshala will offer various rooms, including standard and suite options. There will also be three different eating options: a lobby lounge, a bar, and an all-day restaurant. For guests who want to unwind, a resort centre, retail stores, a fitness facility, and a swimming pool are available.

The resort will offer meeting rooms for events and get-togethers in addition to a ballroom for social events and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions). With great air and road accessibility, the resort will serve both business and leisure travellers.

The Holiday Inn Dharamshala, designed with today's travellers in mind, is about to launch the Open Lobby concept, revolutionizing the hotel lobby experience. This innovative design blends modern, fashionable aesthetics with practicality, transforming the lobby into a multipurpose area.

"We are excited to partner with Aaraki Hotels & Resorts to bring the iconic Holiday Inn brand to Dharamshala, which perfectly aligns with our growth strategy in India's high-demand leisure markets," said Sudeep Jain, Managing Director, South West Asia, IHG Hotels & Resorts, in response to the signing. Destinations like Dharamshala are becoming popular alternatives for both domestic and foreign tourists as travel tastes shift toward unusual and immersive retreats. This is because of its year-round appeal, natural beauty, and spiritual depth. The signing of this hotel demonstrates our dedication to growing IHG's footprint in popular vacation spots while providing guests with well-known brands and unforgettable experiences.

He further added, "We are confident that Holiday Inn Resort Dharamshala will establish a new standard in the area by offering visitors the ideal fusion of the brand's classic charm with cutting-edge innovations catered to today's tourists. We aim to provide both domestic and foreign visitors with an enhanced stay by launching our Open Lobby concept in addition to well-thought-out lodging and eating options.

"We are thrilled to partner with IHG Hotels & Resorts, a globally renowned hospitality brand, to launch Holiday Inn Dharamshala," said Manish Kakkar, Managing join, Aaraki Hotels & Resorts. We are certain that Holiday Inn Dharamshala will establish a new standard for hospitality in the area because of its advantageous location and IHG's stellar reputation. The hotel's superb amenities, well-considered design, and unmatched service will make visiting this picturesque town even more enjoyable.