IHCL & Leisure Hotels Group Expand Partnership With 80-Key Corbett Resort

The 80-key IHCL SeleQtions resort in Jim Corbett marks the hospitality major’s sixth property in partnership with Leisure Hotels Group.

By SOH Edit Team
Business| 31 August 2026

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) has opened Corbett Hideaway, Jim Corbett – IHCL SeleQtions in Uttarakhand, strengthening its footprint in one of India’s leading wildlife tourism destinations.

 

The opening also expands IHCL’s partnership with Leisure Hotels Group, with Corbett Hideaway becoming the sixth Leisure Hotels Group resort to join the IHCL portfolio.

Strengthening the Uttarakhand Footprint

Gaurav Pokhariyal, Chief Operating Officer, Full-Service Business, IHCL, commented, “Corbett is one of India’s most sought-after wildlife destinations, drawing travellers with its natural beauty and thriving ecosystem.”

 

He added that Corbett Hideaway strengthens IHCL’s presence in Uttarakhand while furthering its partnership with Leisure Hotels Group.

 

Set across seven acres along the banks of the Kosi River, Corbett Hideaway features 80 keys, with private sit-outs, landscaped greens and open spaces designed to connect guests with the surrounding landscape.

 

The resort’s food and beverage offerings include Ija, an all-day dining restaurant serving Kumaoni cuisine alongside Indian and international favourites, and Himmaleh Bar & Deck, an alfresco venue overlooking the river.

Gaurav Pokhariyal, Chief Operating Officer, Full-Service Business, IHCL.

Building on a Longstanding Partnership

“We are delighted to strengthen our partnership with IHCL with the launch of Corbett Hideaway – IHCL SeleQtions,” said Vibhas Prasad, Director, Leisure Hotels Group.

 

Prasad said the opening brings together Leisure Hotels Group’s longstanding experience in Corbett with IHCL’s hospitality expertise to offer experiences rooted in the destination.

 

Located in the Himalayan foothills near Corbett National Park, the resort offers experiences centred on the region’s natural and cultural landscape. These include guided jungle safaris, birdwatching excursions, river rafting and visits to Garjiya Devi Temple.

 

The opening positions Corbett Hideaway as a nature-led leisure offering within IHCL’s SeleQtions portfolio while deepening the company’s presence in Uttarakhand’s growing hospitality market.

 

Property Highlights:

 

  • 80 keys
  • Ija all-day dining restaurant
  • Himmaleh Bar & Deck, an alfresco venue

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