Tata Group Unveils Ambitious Plans for Two Taj Resorts in Lakshadweep
In a strategic move, Tata Group is set to establish two luxurious Taj resorts in Lakshadweep by 2026. This announcement follows the heightened attention on Lakshadweep after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit, marking a significant development for the picturesque archipelago.
The Indian Hotels Company Ltd. (IHCL), a subsidiary of Tata Group, had disclosed plans in January of the previous year to launch two Taj resorts in Lakshadweep. IHCL will execute these Greenfield projects, scheduled for completion in 2026.
Puneet Chhatwal, MD and CEO of IHCL, expressed optimism about Lakshadweep’s potential, highlighting its pristine beaches and coral reefs within the Arabian Sea. The two Taj resorts aim to attract both international and domestic travelers to the region.
The chosen locations for the Taj resorts are Suheli and Kadmat, well-known tourist destinations within the Lakshadweep archipelago, which comprises 36 islands, including Bangaram, Agatti, Kadmath, Minicoy, Kavaratti, Suheli, and Kadmat.
IHCL shared details about the Taj resort on Suheli, featuring 110 rooms, including 60 beachfront villas and 50 water villas. Kadmat, also known as Cardamom Island, will host a Taj Hotel with 110 rooms, including 35 water villas and 75 beach villas.
Lakshadweep, located in the Arabian Sea, boasts scenic beauty with its exotic beaches, coral reefs, and lagoons. IHCL emphasized the archipelago as an ideal destination for water sports enthusiasts, offering activities such as scuba diving, windsurfing, snorkeling, surfing, water skiing, and yachting.
Prime Minister Modi, in a tweet on January 4, expressed admiration for the breathtaking beauty of Lakshadweep, underscoring the tranquility of the region and recommending it to those seeking adventure.
About Lakshadweep:
Lakshadweep is an archipelago in the Arabian Sea, consisting of 36 islands renowned for their stunning beauty. These coral atolls, including Bangaram, Agatti, Kadmath, Minicoy, Kavaratti, Suheli, and Kadmat, form a tropical paradise.
Renowned for pristine beaches and vibrant coral reefs, Lakshadweep is a paradise for water sports enthusiasts, offering scuba diving, windsurfing, snorkeling, surfing, water skiing, and yachting. Its tranquil ambiance and scenic landscapes have recently drawn praise from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
