Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced that it is stepping into Manali, Himachal Pradesh with the signing of a new SeleQtions hotel. Located at Kullu-Manali Marg, the current Baragarh Resort & Spa will be converted to an IHCL SeleQtions resort post upgradation. The resort has a management contract with the Khullar’s.

Commenting on the signing, Suma Venkatesh, executive vice-president - Real Estate & Development, IHCL, said, “Located in the heart of the mountains, Manali has always been a key destination on the global tourism map, known for its strategic position as the gateway to the Himalayas, natural beauty, rich-cultural heritage and variety of adventure activities. We are delighted to partner with the Khullar’s to bring our second hotel to Himachal Pradesh and accelerate the tourism potential of this destination.”

The 33-room SeleQtions resort is located in the famous Baragarh Estate, nestled amidst fruit orchards and the picturesque Himalayan ranges. It is well connected to the hill stations of Dharamshala and Shimla by road, the key metros of Chandigarh and New Delhi, and Bhuntar airport. The resort will feature an all-day diner, open air restaurant and bar. It will also have banqueting and outdoor spaces, perfect for meetings and events. Fitness facilities will include a gym, spa and swimming pool. The resort is slated to open in 2023.

Nakul Khullar, said, “We are delighted to partner with IHCL to bring the SeleQtions brand to Manali. We believe that this resort will leverage the untapped potential of the hospitality landscape in the city and further boost Manali’s popularity as a traveller’s paradise.”

Situated in the Beas River Valley, Manali serves as a gateway to Lahaul and Spiti, and the city of Leh in Ladakh. Its ease of access to the Rohtang Pass makes Manali a popular transition hub for tourists while its beauty and range of adventure activities makes it a haven for nature lovers and adventure seekers.