Dusit International strengthens expansion in India with signing of Dusit Princess Rishikesh | News
Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and real estate development companies, has signed a hotel management agreement with Atmosphere, a luxury real estate and hospitality development company focused on creating premium lifestyle destinations, to introduce Dusit’s upper midscale brand Dusit Princess to the Tehri Garhwal region of Uttarakhand.
Set to open in 2031, set amid the tranquil Himalayan foothills near Rishikesh, one of India’s most sought-after destinations for spirituality, wellness and adventure tourism, the project is envisioned as a luxury mixed-use development that combines contemporary hospitality with immersive, wellness-led experiences inspired by the surrounding natural landscape.
Meticulously planned to be in harmony with the natural environment, Dusit Princess Rishikesh will comprise 300 keys, including hotel rooms and luxury duplex villas, and will cater to both leisure and business travellers. The property will offer an extensive range of facilities, including a lobby lounge, business centre, all-day restaurant, outdoor swimming pool, fully equipped gym, yoga room and versatile multi-functional spaces.
Dusit Princess Rishikesh will further enhance the lifestyle offering and feature a clubhouse with curated wellness and recreational facilities such as a spa, infinity pool, restaurant with approximately 250 seats, squash court, miniplex, bowling alley, indoor games and other leisure experiences.
The signing builds on the momentum generated by the opening of dusitD2 Fagu, Shimla in December 2024 and further strengthens Dusit’s development pipeline across India.
“India remains a strategic growth market for our company, with strong long-term potential in 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 thoughtfully grow in India through destinations that align with evolving traveler 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. As we continue to expand our brand presence in the country, we will maintain our focus on destinations that are well positioned to benefit from the growing demand for leisure, wellness and experiential travel, supported by strong market fundamentals and sustainable growth potential.”
Sanchit Jain, Chairman and Managing Director of Atmosphere, said: “We are delighted to partner with Dusit International on this historic development in hospitality in Rishikesh. The vision for Atmosphere has always been to create destination-driven experiences that combine luxury, wellness and nature in a meaningful way. With Dusit’s globally recognized expertise in hospitality and a strong wellness-focused approach, we are confident that Dusit Princess Rishikesh will emerge as a differentiator. haven for travelers seeking immersive and quality stay experiences in Uttarakhand.”
