Ratan Tata's Tata Group to turn Tripura Royal Palace into a 5 star hotel, it will have 100 rooms, 4 regal style suites, its worth Rs…
Ratan Tata's Tata Group to turn Tripura Royal Palace into a 5 star hotel, it will have 100 rooms, 4 regal style suites, its worth Rs…
Back in the times when royals ruled the land, their palaces echoed with the footsteps of kings and queens whose lavish palaces were nothing short of a masterpiece. The palatial structure entailing a rich Indian heritage was all bits of grandeur and regality. Imagine today you can live in one of them and experience this royalty.
The 100-year-old Pushpabanta Palace in Agartala has made this dream possible with its transformation. Being converted from a palace to a luxurious 5-star heritage hotel, this project will be led by the Tata Group Indian Hotels Company Limited (ICHL), which is also popularly known for running the Taj Hotels chain.
This decision was taken after the Tripura government signed an MoU with the Tata Group company, Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), for this transformation. Once the hotel is ready, it will be named as Taj Pushpabanta Palace. Giving the amalgamation of both luxe and grandeur, the aim is to give guests a taste of a palace that exhibits royal life, as well as enhancing tourism in the state.
Built by Maharaja Birendra Kishore Manikya Bahadur in 1917, this palace is also known by the name Kunjaban Palace, and it served royal residence for many decades until later in 2018, it was used as the Governor's house. Later in 2018, Raj Bhavan was shifted somewhere else, and the palace has fallen into disuse until now.
In the luxury hotel being proposed, there will be about 100 rooms in total, which include four regal-style suites located in the main palace that will be built to emulate a palace experience. The rest of the rooms will be placed around the palace in a way that will not hamper the original structure's beauty. The overall project is anticipated to have a budget of approximately ₹250 crores.
The preservation of the original design and the historical features of the palace is considered one of the defining factors of this project. The reception, as well as other public spaces of the hotel, will be located in the central portion of the palace. Restoration work will be undertaken without compromising the heritage charm, which includes the legacy of the Manikya dynasty. Royal heritage will be showcased through the furnishings and the interiors, which will be aimed at the guests to soak in the aesthetics.
The aim of promoting tourism and developing this project is likely to create attendance opportunities for more than 200 direct workers and other travel service providers, and indirectly to local shop owners, artisans, and other services. The rise in economic activity due to the increase in tourism is likely to change life in the entire area tremendously.
According to the understanding made, the palace and 7.78 acres of land will be leased for 60 years to IHCL with the chance of providing another 30-year lease extension.
The state of Tripura received a new investment zone for which is trying to focus on creating employment opportunities and generating investment within the state, which was described by Dr. Manik Saha as 'a historic step' when placing additional infrastructure for growth. This initiative, with the revival of the palace, will not only elevate tourism but also witness India's royal legacy.
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