Dusit International has signed a hotel management agreement with developer Atmosphere to introduce its Dusit Princess brand in the Tehri Garhwal region of Uttarakhand, India.
Scheduled to open in 2031, Dusit Princess Rishikesh will be located near Rishikesh, a destination known for wellness, spirituality and outdoor tourism in northern India.
The project is planned as a mixed-use development comprising 300 keys, including hotel rooms and duplex villas. It is expected to cater to both leisure and business travellers.
Facilities will include an all-day dining restaurant, lobby lounge, business centre, outdoor swimming pool, gym, yoga room and event spaces.
The development will also feature a clubhouse with wellness and recreational facilities including a spa, infinity pool, restaurant, squash court, mini-plex, bowling alley and indoor games.
According to the companies, the project has been designed to integrate with its Himalayan surroundings while focusing on wellness and lifestyle experiences.
The signing follows the opening of dusitD2 Fagu, Shimla in December 2024 and expands Dusit’s development pipeline in India, which the company identifies as a key growth market.
Siradej Donavanik, vice president – development (global) at Dusit International, said: “The signing of Dusit Princess Rishikesh reflects our commitment to growing thoughtfully in India through destinations that align with evolving traveller trends and owner aspirations.”
Sanchit Jain, chairman and managing director of Atmosphere, added: “With Dusit’s globally recognised hospitality expertise and strong wellness-driven approach, we are confident that Dusit Princess Rishikesh will emerge as a distinguished retreat for travellers seeking immersive and elevated stay experiences in Uttarakhand.”
