amã Stays & Trails, the premium homestay offering from Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL), has announced the signing of a cluster of bungalows in Port Blair in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Strategic expansion into island destinations
IHCL Managing Director and CEO Puneet Chhatwal said, “As travel preferences continue to evolve towards experience-led stays, the homestay segment has emerged as a strong driver of growth. With a portfolio of over 370 bungalows across India, the expansion of amã Stays & Trails to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands marks the brand’s foray into the island destination, reflecting our focus on building a diversified presence across leisure destinations. We are delighted to partner with Abhishek Singh for this project.”
Project highlights and offerings
amã Stays & Trails, Port Blair, will offer ten bungalows set amidst lush green surroundings, within walking distance from Manjery Beach. The property will feature a restaurant and a range of amenities, including a fully equipped gym, spa, meditation and yoga decks, and a swimming pool. Guests can snorkel in the turquoise waters or experience the region’s distinct colonial and tribal heritage.
Brand portfolio and presence
amã Stays & Trails offers a distinctive collection of bungalows that reflect the local culture and heritage of each location, providing guests with an opportunity to immerse themselves in the history and charm of the region. Spread across idyllic destinations, the portfolio includes over 370 bungalows in Goa, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Pondicherry, Sikkim, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, among others.
Partnership perspective
Terra Rex Realty and Terra Rex Energy, Founder & Chairman Abhishek Singh said, “Port Blair, a historic town and the gateway to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, offers travellers a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage. We are delighted to collaborate with IHCL’s amã Stays & Trails on this project to bring these experiences to life for our guests.”
About the destination
Port Blair, the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, serves as the main entry point to the archipelago. Renowned for scenic spots such as Chidiya Tapu and the iconic Cellular Jail, it offers visitors a rich blend of natural beauty and history.
About the owning company
Abhishek Singh is one of India’s distinctive public figures, a former Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer who has built a rare and notable identity at the intersection of governance, entrepreneurship, cinema, and social leadership. Born in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, he cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination on his first attempt in 2011, joining the IAS from the Uttar Pradesh cadre and serving across key administrative roles for over a decade.