Dusit International has signed a hotel management agreement to develop Dusit Princess Rishikesh, a 300-key luxury mixed-use retreat in the Tehri Garhwal region of Uttarakhand, India, with the property slated to open in 2031.
The Thai hospitality group signed the agreement with Atmosphere, a luxury real estate and hospitality development company focused on premium lifestyle destinations. The project will be situated in the Himalayan foothills near Rishikesh, one of India’s most prominent destinations for spirituality, wellness and adventure tourism.
Dusit Princess Rishikesh will comprise hotel rooms and luxury duplex villas across its 300 keys. The property is designed as an upscale mixed-use development combining contemporary hospitality with wellness-led experiences inspired by the surrounding natural landscape. Facilities will include a lobby lounge, business centre, all-day dining restaurant, outdoor swimming pool, fully equipped gym, yoga room and multipurpose event spaces.
A dedicated clubhouse will extend the lifestyle offering further, featuring a spa, infinity pool, a restaurant with approximately 250 covers, squash court, mini-plex, bowling alley, indoor games and additional leisure experiences. The property has been planned to harmonise with its natural surroundings in the Himalayan foothills.
Siradej Donavanik, Vice President of Development (Global) at Dusit International, said India remained a core strategic market for the group. “India continues to be a strategic growth market for our company, with strong long-term potential across both gateway cities and emerging leisure destinations,” he said.
“The signing of Dusit Princess Rishikesh reflects our commitment to growing thoughtfully in India through destinations that align with evolving traveller 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,” Donavanik added.
Sanchit Jain, Chairman and Managing Director of Atmosphere, said the collaboration marked a significant step for the development company. “We are delighted to collaborate with Dusit International for this landmark hospitality development in Rishikesh. The vision for Atmosphere has always been to create destination-led experiences that combine luxury, wellness and nature in a meaningful way,” he said.
“With Dusit’s globally recognised hospitality expertise and strong wellness-driven approach, we are confident that Dusit Princess Rishikesh will emerge as a distinguished retreat for travellers seeking immersive and elevated stay experiences in Uttarakhand,” Jain added.
The signing follows the opening of dusitD2 Fagu, Shimla in December 2024 and forms part of Dusit International’s growing development pipeline across India. The Dusit Princess brand sits within the group’s portfolio of nine brands, which spans close to 300 properties across 18 countries worldwide.
Rishikesh has grown significantly as an international travel destination in recent years, drawing visitors for yoga retreats, Ayurvedic wellness programmes, white-water rafting on the Ganges and trekking routes into the Himalayas. The town sits at the foothills of the Himalayas in Uttarakhand and has positioned itself as India’s wellness capital, attracting both domestic and international travellers seeking nature-led and spiritually immersive experiences.
Dusit International was established in 1949 and is listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand. Its hospitality division operates hotels and resorts under brands including Dusit Thani, dusitD2, Dusit Princess and ASAI Hotels, alongside hospitality education, food and real estate development divisions.
