Accor has announced the signing of *Sofitel Rishikesh Narendra Nagar, marking a significant expansion of the group’s luxury portfolio in India’s fast-growing spiritual and wellness tourism segment. Set in the foothills of the Himalayas and overlooking the sacred River Ganges, the luxury resort is scheduled to open in **2030* and is positioned to become one of the most prominent high-end wellness destinations in the country.
Spread across *eight acres* of pristine Himalayan landscape, the resort will feature *160 elegantly designed rooms and suites*, seamlessly blending contemporary sophistication with local artistic influences. True to the Sofitel brand ethos, the property aims to deliver a refined fusion of French elegance and India’s spiritual essence, catering to both international luxury travellers and high-value domestic markets.
The resort will offer a strong culinary portfolio with five distinct food and beverage venues, including a signature restaurant, rooftop specialty dining, a poolside grill, and an upscale lobby lounge and bar. The dining concepts will showcase a curated blend of French gastronomy and Indian culinary traditions, enhancing the overall experiential appeal of the property.
Wellness will be at the core of the guest experience. Facilities will include *two swimming pools, a 623-square-metre Sofitel Spa with six treatment rooms, a state-of-the-art fitness centre, and thoughtfully curated yoga and meditation programmes inspired by Rishikesh’s global reputation as a spiritual capital. This positions the resort strongly within the rapidly expanding global wellness tourism market.
The property is also designed to tap into the lucrative *destination weddings, retreats and MICE segments, offering over **2,000 square metres of banqueting space*, including grand ballrooms, landscaped outdoor lawns and a dedicated bridal suite. This makes the resort a compelling venue for premium social and corporate events in North India.
Developed in partnership with the Dangayach Group, which has an established track record with leading hospitality brands such as Marriott, Hilton, Radisson and ITC, the project will be built in line with Accor’s Planet 21 and Gaia 2.0 sustainability frameworks, reinforcing the group’s commitment to responsible and environmentally conscious luxury development.
With this signing, Accor not only deepens its presence in the Indian luxury hospitality market but also reinforces Rishikesh’s emergence as a global hub for *luxury, wellness and spiritual tourism*, creating long-term value for the travel trade and allied stakeholders.
