Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) has strengthened its presence in Bhutan with the opening of Taj Gangtey Resort and Spa in Phobjikha, further deepening its long-standing partnership with CG Hospitality Global, a member of CG Corp Global.
Set in the pristine Phobjikha valley, the 35-key Taj Gangtey Resort and Spa, Bhutan brings the valley’s serenity into every room, offering a sanctuary of stillness. The Chang Lounge and Bar welcomes guests to unwind by the fire with rare blends and spirits, while Vista serves authentic flavours in a Bhutanese setting. The resort also features a J Wellness Circle Spa offering holistic remedies, an indoor heated swimming pool, a state‑of‑the‑art fitness centre and dedicated yoga instructors. Taj Gangtey Resort and Spa offers a variety of guest experiences, including guided monastery walks, nature trails through the meadows and crane spotting.
Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, IHCL, said, “Building on our presence in the region, the opening of Taj Gangtey Resort and Spa is in line with our strategy of growing our footprint in the sub-continent. Bhutan is a well-established leisure destination on the global tourism map, offering a combination of nature and culture. We are delighted to partner with Happiness Resort and Spa for this project, a collaboration between Anan Gurung and CG Hospitality Global, a member of the CG Corp Global.”
Dr. Binod Chaudhary, Chairman, CG Corp Global and Rahul Chaudhary, MD and CEO of CG Hospitality Global, said, “Phobjikha has always been a place of quiet beauty. Partnering with IHCL allows us to introduce a hospitality offering that is in harmony with the destination, its people and its traditions.”
Anan Gurung, CEO, Happiness Resort and Spa, Bhutan, said, “Steeped in culture and the timeless spirit of the Himalayas, Taj Gangtey Resort and Spa offers a window to Bhutan’s soul. We are proud to partner with the iconic Taj, World’s Strongest Hotel Brand for this hotel.”
Phobjikha, one of Bhutan’s most scenic glacial valleys, is known for its undisturbed natural beauty, open meadows and a cultural landscape that has remained timeless.
The current operating footprint of the partnership between IHCL and CG Hospitality in the Indian Sub-Continent and Middle East includes Taj Gangtey Resort and Spa and Taj Paro Resort and Spa in Bhutan, Taj Exotica Resort and Spa and Taj Coral Reef Resort and Spa in Maldives, Taj Samudra, Colombo, Sri Lanka, Taj Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai, two Vivanta hotels in Nepal and Taj Safaris, the wildlife luxury lodges in India and Nepal.
