Leela Palaces expands into Northeast India with a luxurious Sikkim retreat

The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, a prominent luxury hotel brand in India, recently disclosed the signing of a management agreement for a 140-room hotel in Ranka, Sikkim, marking its entry into Northeast India. The project, named Leela Sikkim and owned by the SIBIN Group, is strategically positioned about 10 kilometres from the capital city on a sprawling 17-acre plot overlooking Gangtok Hill.
The Leela Sikkim is nestled amidst the breath taking Himalayan backdrop, promising to redefine the hospitality landscape of the region through its innovative design, thoughtful programming, and the brand's renowned signature services. The hotel is expected to open in December 2026. This strategic expansion aligns with the increasing demand from discerning global leisure travellers seeking meaningful and transformative journeys that authentically reflect a region's natural beauty, heritage, cuisine, and culture.
The Leela Sikkim aims to offer guests a serene and luxurious experience, complete with a range of leisure and wellness facilities and carefully curated services. The resort's layout will encompass 35 independent luxury villas, including 20 wellness villas, 13 twin villas, and a 6-room double storey villa. Additionally, there will be 88 luxury rooms in a hotel block. The culinary experience at the resort will be diverse, featuring an all-day dining restaurant, a specialty restaurant, a wellness restaurant, and a lounge bar. Guests will also have access to a state-of-the-art wellness centre, a casino, and a variety of indoor and outdoor activities.
With its expansion into the Northeast, The Leela introduces Sikkim as a mystical Himalayan destination to leisure travellers. The brand aims to embrace the hill state with authenticity, providing guests with unforgettable experiences that showcase the true culture, art, wellness, flavours, and natural beauty of this unexplored region. This strategic move reflects the company's overarching strategy to grow in key leisure and resort destinations across the country, reaffirming its commitment to offering distinctive and immersive experiences to its clientele.

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