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MUMBAI | 19 MAY 2026
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of a Gateway resort in Bharatpur, Rajasthan. This is a brownfield project.
Ms. Suma Venkatesh, Executive Vice President – Real Estate & Development, IHCL, said, “The growing preference for short vacations and weekend travel is reshaping demand across accessible leisure destinations. Bharatpur, given its strategic location andthe renowned bird sanctuary is well positioned to benefit from the demand for experiential travel in addition to hosting destination weddings and catering to the MICE segment. We are delighted to partner with Mr. Yadur Kapur for this project.”
Located on the Jaipur–Agra highway, the 105-key Gateway Bharatpur, Rajasthan will offer an all-day dining restaurant, a specialty restaurant and a bar. Recreational facilities will include a swimming pool and fitness centre. The hotel will feature abanquet hall spanning over 4,000 square feet, with supporting pre-function areas and meeting rooms, catering to weddings and corporate events.
Mr. Yadur Kapur said, “We are delighted to partner with IHCL to bring the Gateway brand to Bharatpur. We are confident this collaboration will position the destination as a preferred short haul leisure getaway.”
Bharatpur, located in eastern Rajasthan, is renowned for the Keoladeo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world’s most important bird sanctuaries.
With the addition of this hotel, IHCL will have 67 hotels in Rajasthan including 24 under development.
About the Owning Company:
Yadur Kapur has over 28 years of expertise in the automotive sector. The group has a strong presence across luxury, premium, and mass-market automobile dealerships in key Indian markets, representing some of the world’s most iconic brands. Backedby a diversified real estate portfolio of over 14 lakh sq. ft., the group commands an estimated asset value of INR 1,500 Crore.
About The Indian Hotels Company Limited:
The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) and its subsidiaries bring together a group of brands and businesses that offer a fusion of warm Indian hospitality and world-class service. These include Taj – the iconic brand for the most discerning travellers andranked as World’s Strongest Hotel Brand 2025 and India’s Strongest Brand 2025 as per Brand Finance; Claridges Collection, a curated set of boutique luxury hotels merging elegance with historical charm; Brij, an experiential leisure offering; Atmantan,one of India’s leading integrated wellness destinations; SeleQtions, a named collection of hotels; Gateway, full-service hotels designed to be your gateway to exceptional destinations; Vivanta, sophisticated upscale hotels; Tree ofLife, private escapes in tranquil settings and Ginger, which is revolutionising the lean luxe segment.
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