New Delhi, June 9, 2022– Sarovar Hotels,one of the fastest growing hospitality chains in Indiawith over 95 operating hotels across 65 destinations in India and Africa, today opened The Vaishnodevi Sarovar Portico, Katra. Its latest outpost and first in Katra, at the foothills of Shri Vaishnodevi Ji, which is inaugurated jointly by Ajay Bakaya, Managing Director, Sarovar Hotels & Pushpa Devi, Chairperson, Katra Mata Vaishno Devi Hotels & Restaurants Pvt.Ltd. here today in presence of  Parvez Dewan, Former Advisor to Governor/Secretary Tourism Govt.of India, KMVDHR Pvt.Ltd.’s Managing Director, Rakesh Wazir, Director Raj Singh, Shashi Thakur, Chairman Hotel Association Katra Shyam Lal Kesar, Sr.Vice President Virender Kesar and others.

“Sarovar Hotels pilgrim portfolio comprises of hotels in Amritsar, Badrinath, Bodhgaya, Haridwar, Junagadh, Somnath, Tirupati and Vrindavan. The hotel seamlessly complements Sarovar’s existing hotels in J&K including RK Sarovar Portico, Srinagar and Viraj Sarovar Portico, Jammu”.

Mr.Bakaya

He further adds Katra not just serves as the base camp for devotees going to Mata Vaishnodevi temple but also to nearby places of tourist attraction. Katra also offers other sightseeing options- Patnitop, Sanasar, Mansar lake, Nau Devian, Dhansar, Dera Baba Banda, Siar Baba and Devi Pindian, all in close vicinity of the hotel.

 “We are delighted to open yet another hotel in the pilgrim destination, Katra. With Jammu and Kashmir emerging as one of our key markets, we look forward to further growth and increased traffic contribution from our hotels here. We will continue to focus on our expansion and also strengthen our position as we look to spread farther across North India.”

Anil Madhok, Executive Chairman, Sarovar Hotels,

“The Vaishnodevi Sarovar Portico is a green 1.5 acres property at the entrance of Katra, adjoining SMVD Shrine Board Central office, 500 meters before Katra Bus Stand and 550 meters from newly made Railway Station. The holy Trikuta Mountains, where Goddess Vaishnodevi ji lives can be seen from within and outside the hotel. The hotel in addition to double rooms have spacious suites also. Restaurant with 100% pure vegetarian cuisine offering North Indian, South Indian, Chineese and continental cuisine. For Social gatherings it offers spacious Conference/Banquet Hall facility. We look forward to welcome our guests.

Rakesh Wazir Managing Director of KMVD Hotels & Restaurants Pvt.Ltd.

ABOUT SAROVAR HOTELS PVT. LTD.

Across India and Beyond…

Sarovar Hotels Pvt. Ltd. is a leading hotel management company and one of the fastest growing chains of hotels in India. Headed by a team of industry veterans, the Company manages over 97 operational hotels in 65 destinations in India and overseas, under Sarovar Premiere, Sarovar Portico, Hometel and Golden Tulip brands.

The brands cover the 3, 4 and 5 star spectrum. Sarovar Hotels also operates a Corporate Hospitality Services division with the management of services at various prestigious Business Schools. With 12 regional sales & reservations offices located across India, Sarovar Hotels & Resorts is one of the largest and most diverse hotel management companies in the country today.

Sarovar Hotels is part of Paris headquartered Groupe Du Louvre, a major player in the global hospitality industry, with a portfolio that now includes 2,500 hotels in 52 countries. Sarovar operate a full hotel offering, spanning 3 to 5 stars, with Groupe Du Louvre’s historic brands (Golden Tulip, Royal Tulip, Tulip Inn) along with Sarovar brands.

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