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MUMBAI | 7 MAY 2026
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of a Tree of Life resort in Kamshet, Maharashtra. This project will be renovated and room inventory will be doubled to offer the brand experience.
Ms. Suma Venkatesh, Executive Vice President – Real Estate & Development, IHCL, said, “The Kamshet–Lonavala–Pawna corridor has evolved into a well-established drive-to leisure market, supported by consistent demand across segments including short-stay vacations, social celebrations and corporate events. Its proximity to Mumbai and Pune continues to shape demand patterns, with guests seeking immersive, nature-led experiences. This signing marks Tree of Life’s entry into this market, aligning with the brand’s focus on offering intimate, experience-driven stays and we are delighted to partner with Mr. Kalyan Borade for this project.”
The 30-key Tree of Life Kamshet offers expansive views of the Sahyadri hills. The resort features an all-day dining restaurant with a bar and houses recreational amenities like a swimming pool and an outdoor nature spa along with event spaces including a glasshouse with adjoining lawns and an amphitheatre, designed to host social and corporate gatherings. Tree of Life Kamshet also designs curated experiences with organic farming, wine and jam making and bespoke lakeside dining.
Mr. Kalyan Borade, said, “We are pleased to partner with IHCL to bring the Tree of Life brand to Kamshet. This association brings together our shared vision for the destination with the brand’s expertise in hospitality.”
Set amidst the lush greenery of the Western Ghats, Kamshet is one of India’s best paragliding destinations. Visitors can explore Pawna Lake, Bedse Caves, Kondeshwar Temple, and several popular paragliding sites in and around the region.
About the Owning Company:
The project is promoted by Mr. Kalyan Borade along with Ms. Shivani Borade and Ms. Simran Borade. Mr. Borade is a real estate developer with interests across residential, industrial and warehousing developments. Ms. Shivani Borade has been associated with the evolution of homestays and agro-tourism in Lonavala and brings experience across hospitality and sustainability. Ms. Simran Borade is an economist and works in the field of climate change, with a focus on water and energy.
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 and ranked 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 of Life, private escapes in tranquil settings and Ginger, which is revolutionising the lean luxe segment.
Incorporated by the founder of the Tata Group, Jamsetji Tata, the Company opened its first hotel – The Taj Mahal Palace, in Bombay in 1903. IHCL has a portfolio of 630 hotels including 255 in the pipeline globally across 4 continents, 14 countries and over 250 locations. The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) is India’s largest hospitality company by market capitalization. It is listed on the BSE and NSE.
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