Oberoi to open two properties on banks of River Ganges

The Oberoi Group is set to open two new properties on the banks of the River Ganges in the Indian city of Rishikesh.

The first will be an 80-room Oberoi Resort that carries the group’s trademark ‘vilas’ name, and the second will be a Trident-branded property with 120 rooms. Both hotels will be located on a 24-hectare site surrounded by the Ganges on three sides.

Construction is set to commence at the start of 2026, with the two properties expected to open later that year.

Both hotels will be managed by The Oberoi Group’s flagship company EIH Limited, which is also set to launch a Nile river cruise ship in 2029.

Arjun Oberoi (pictured, far left), The Oberoi Group’s executive chairman, said: “These two resorts reflect our unwavering commitment to expanding our presence in remarkable destinations. In partnership with The Ladhani Group, we are set to create a distinctive experience in Rishikesh, where the unique setting and Bill Bensley’s design expertise will come together to offer guests an oasis of luxury, tranquillity and Oberoi’s legendary hospitality.”

Vikram Oberoi, the group’s chief executive and managing director, added: “As we continue to expand, our goal remains to create extraordinary hotels with strong financial performance in both city and leisure destinations that blend the very best in luxury, culture and heritage with personalised service that is distinctly Oberoi.”

The hotels will join The Oberoi Group’s portfolio of more than 30 properties, including The Oberoi Rajgarh Palace in Khajuraho, India, and The Oberoi, Mayfair, set to open later this year and in 2027 respectively.