Business Expansion Update
Thomas Cook (India) Limited's experiential hospitality brand, Nature Trails, has expanded its resort network to seven properties with the addition of Nature Trails INA Resort in Dodamarg, Maharashtra. This marks the brand's fourth property in Maharashtra, strengthening its presence across the state's nature-rich destinations.
New Resort Details
Location: Ker, Dodamarg, Maharashtra - 416549, nestled in the Sahyadri countryside near North Goa
Property Size: Spread across three acres
Target Market: Travellers looking beyond conventional Goa holidays, seeking relaxed getaways with lush green landscapes and outdoor experiences
Accommodation Categories:
- Vana Forest View Rooms: 538 sq. ft. with king-size beds, attached bathrooms, sofa-cum-beds, and private balconies
- Ira Cottages: 237 sq. ft. with king-size beds, attached bathrooms, and spacious verandas
- Arka Cottages: 388 sq. ft. with forest-facing views, king-size beds, sofa-cum-beds, attached bathrooms, and balconies
Amenities and Activities:
- Outdoor swimming pool set amidst lush greenery
- Trekking, birdwatching, archery, treasure hunts, and team games
- Mitra multi-cuisine restaurant featuring Maharashtrian flavors with both air-conditioned and open dining spaces
Accessibility:
- Mopa Airport: Approximately 40 km away (1 hour travel time)
- Thivim Railway Station: Approximately 30 km away (50 minutes travel time)
- Dodamarg Bus Stand: Approximately 18 km away
Strategic Rationale
Mr. Mahesh Iyer, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, stated that the expansion aligns with the company's broader strategy of building a differentiated hospitality portfolio that responds to the growing opportunity in experiential and nature-led travel. The company sees significant potential in destinations beyond established leisure hubs, particularly those that offer opportunities to develop distinctive holiday experiences while contributing to the growth of emerging tourism markets.
Nature Trails Brand Overview
Nature Trails by Thomas Cook (India) Limited is an experiential outdoor hospitality brand focused on immersive, nature-led getaways offering quality, local, authentic activities that blend comfort, fun, adventure, learning and sustainability. The brand now operates destinations across:
- Maharashtra: Durshet, Kundalika, Sajan, and Dodamarg
- Goa: Ponda
- Uttarakhand: Rishikesh
- Karnataka: Hampi
Company Background
Thomas Cook (India) Limited is the leading omnichannel travel company in the country offering services including Foreign Exchange, Corporate Travel, MICE, Leisure Travel, Value Added Services, and Visa Services. The company operates multiple B2C and B2B brands and spans 28 countries across 5 continents.
Fairbridge Capital (Mauritius) Limited, a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, is the promoter of TCIL with a shareholding of 64.88% of its paid-up capital.