JK Urbanscapes Partners with Minor Hotels to Bring Anantara Retreats to Darjeeling
New Delhi, October 20, 2026: JK Urbanscapes Developers Limited has partnered with Minor Hotels to develop Anantara Retreat Darjeeling Hills in West Bengal, according to a press release issued by the company. The 70-key luxury project entails an investment of Rs 110 crore by JK Urbanscapes in partnership with Kaushal Kumbhat and is scheduled to open in 2031, marking the debut of Anantara Retreats in India.
The project will be developed within the 849-acre Tindharia Tea Estate, located approximately 40 km from Darjeeling town and 33 km from Bagdogra International Airport. The estate features elevations ranging from 450 to 1,000 metres above sea level. The retreat will comprise 35 suites and 35 tented villas, along with an Anantara Spa, fitness centre, swimming pool, tea factory, tea garden, and 750 sq. m. of meeting and event space.
Commenting on the signing, Abhishek Singhania, Chairman and Managing Director of JK Urbanscapes Developers Limited, said, “At JK Urbanscapes, we believe that exceptional developments begin with recognising the inherent potential of a place and preserving what makes it distinctive. Tindharia Tea Estate offers a rare opportunity to create a luxury hospitality destination that draws from the character of its landscape and the legacy of its tea-growing heritage. Our partnership with Minor Hotels brings together this distinctive setting and a globally renowned hospitality brand, reflecting our vision of building a portfolio of thoughtfully conceived destinations that offer enduring value while remaining deeply connected to their surroundings.”
Maneesh Mansingka, Joint Managing Director of JK Urbanscapes Developers Limited, stated, “The development of Anantara Retreat Darjeeling Hills calls for an approach that is as thoughtful as it is commercially sound. The vision is to create a distinctive hospitality destination that draws from the natural character of Tindharia Tea Estate and its rich tea-growing heritage, while complementing the landscape in which it is set. By integrating accommodation, wellness and immersive tea-led experiences, we aim to create a retreat that offers guests a deeper connection with the destination while establishing a sustainable, long-term hospitality asset.”
Dillip Rajakarier, Group CEO of Minor International, added, “Anantara Retreats belong in places that shape the stay, and Darjeeling does exactly that. Guests will settle into a working tea estate above the valley, follow the leaf from garden to factory and return to a wellness programme built around the same unhurried pace. We look forward to welcoming guests to Anantara Retreat Darjeeling Hills in 2031.”
