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Dusit International is continuing its expansion in India with the signing of Dusit Princess Rishikesh, a new mixed-use hospitality development in the northern state of Uttarakhand. The project will be developed in partnership with Atmosphere, a luxury real estate and hospitality company specialising in premium lifestyle destinations.

Scheduled to open in 2031, the resort will be located near Rishikesh, one of India’s best-known destinations for spirituality, wellness tourism and outdoor experiences. The development is designed to blend contemporary hospitality with wellness-focused experiences inspired by the surrounding Himalayan landscape.

Mixed-use concept with hotel rooms and luxury villas

Dusit Princess Rishikesh will comprise 300 keys, including hotel rooms and luxury duplex villas. The property is intended to serve both leisure and business travellers and will feature a wide range of facilities, including an all-day dining restaurant, lobby lounge, business centre, outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, yoga room and flexible event spaces.

The project has been planned to integrate with its natural surroundings while offering a comprehensive hospitality experience in one of India’s fastest-growing leisure destinations.

Strong focus on wellness and lifestyle experiences

A dedicated clubhouse will further enhance the resort’s positioning as a wellness and lifestyle destination. Planned facilities include a spa, infinity pool, restaurant with approximately 250 seats, squash court, mini-plex cinema, bowling alley and various indoor recreation areas.

The development reflects the growing demand for travel experiences that combine relaxation, wellness and nature-based activities with high-quality accommodation and resort amenities.

India remains a strategic growth market

The signing follows the opening of dusitD2 Fagu, Shimla, in late 2024 and further strengthens Dusit International’s development pipeline in India.

“India continues to be a strategic growth market for our company, with strong long-term potential across both gateway cities and emerging leisure destinations,” said Siradej Donavanik, Vice President – Development (Global), Dusit International.

“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. Rishikesh, with its unique blend of spirituality, wellness, and natural beauty, is an excellent example of the kind of destination where we believe our brands can create meaningful and memorable experiences for our guests.”

Partnership targets growing wellness tourism demand

Atmosphere sees the project as a flagship development that combines luxury hospitality with the increasing appeal of wellness-oriented travel.

“We are delighted to collaborate with Dusit International for this landmark hospitality development in Rishikesh,” said Sanchit Jain, Chairman and Managing Director of Atmosphere.

“The vision for Atmosphere has always been to create destination-led experiences that combine luxury, wellness and nature in a meaningful way. 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.”

With wellness tourism continuing to gain momentum across Asia, the project highlights the growing interest among international hotel groups in destinations that combine nature, spirituality and experience-led travel.

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