Head for the Hills this Summer

MUMBAI, APRIL 5, 2022: The cool allure of India’s hills and their enduring attractions offer relief from the heat and dust of the plains during summer. Cooler temperatures, local cuisine and incredible landscapes make for a perfect getaway. Explore the buzzing favourites or find tiny hamlets tucked away from the tourist maps when you stay with Taj, Vivanta andSeleQtions hotels in the hills across the country.

Discover the utopian kingdom of Sikkim with scenic Pakyong. The town offers lush paddy fields, bamboo forests and stunning view of the snowcapped Himalayas. Step into plush green acres in Darjeeling to indulge in plenty of forest treks and tea trails and marvel at the mystique of the Makaibari tea estate. Ideal for open-air enthusiasts to sip tea and laze, the hill station breathes the finest air.

With the finest panoramic view of the Dal Lake and Zabarwan Mountains, the hotel in Srinagar is a paradise rediscovered. Guests can unwind in a delightful Kashmiri high-tea experience as they take in the soothing views of the changing colours of sky and water at sunset. The hotel in Shimla is the go-to quintessential luxurious home in the hills, where travellers can indulge in various activities such as hiking to Hatu Peak, mountain biking and strolling through apple orchards and much more.

Nestled in the heart of the rolling hills in the Nilgiris, the hotels in Ooty and Coonoor are an enchanting vacation option which ushers guests into a colonial-era lifestyle with afternoon high-tea, croquêt on the lawns and an exclusive taste of local cuisine. For more adventurous summer retreats down South, the hotels in Chikmagalur and Coorg offer a new-age experience in the lap of nature.

Check into your idyllic vacation as the mountains are calling. For more information, please visit here.

About The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL)

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 the World’s Strongest Hotel Brand and India’s Strongest Hospitality Brand as per Brand Finance 2021, SeleQtions, a named collection of hotels, Vivanta, sophisticated upscale hotels 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 235 hotels including 60 under development globally across 4 continents, 11 countries and in over 100 locations. The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) is India’s largest hospitality company by market capitalization. It is primarily listed on the BSE and NSE.

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