Alivaa Boutique McLeod Ganj marks the company’s second property in the Dharamshala–McLeod Ganj belt and strengthens its growing leisure portfolio
McLeod Ganj, August 2026: ALIVAA Hotels & Resorts has opened Alivaa Boutique McLeod Ganj, marking the third hotel entrusted to the company by owner Rakesh Rawat within twelve months and its second property in the Dharamshala–McLeod Ganj belt.
The latest opening highlights the growing confidence of hotel owners in ALIVAA’s management platform, following the company’s management of Rawat’s properties in McLeod Ganj and Manali. The expanded partnership also reflects ALIVAA’s focus on commercial performance, operational management and long-term asset value across India’s leisure markets.
The project supports the hospitality sector’s long-term growth, contributing to ongoing activity in hospitality developments.Boutique Hospitality in the Dhauladhar Ranges
Located amid the Dhauladhar ranges, Alivaa Boutique McLeod Ganj has been designed as an intimate boutique hospitality experience combining contemporary comforts with the cultural character of Himachal Pradesh.
The hotel offers thoughtfully curated accommodation, personalised service and immersive local experiences aimed at leisure travellers seeking authentic mountain escapes.
Vikramjit Singh, Founder, Chairman & Managing Director, ALIVAA Hotels & Resorts, said,
“The opening of Alivaa Boutique McLeod Ganj represents another important milestone in our expansion journey. While every new hotel is significant, what makes this launch particularly meaningful is the trust our partners continue to place in us. Having Rakesh Rawat entrust ALIVAA with three properties within a single year is a strong endorsement of our operating philosophy, our commercial capabilities and our commitment to creating long-term value for hotel owners. Relationships built on trust remain the foundation of our growth.”
Focus on Commercial Performance
According to Akash Bhatia, Chief Executive Officer, ALIVAA Hotels & Resorts, the property reflects the company’s approach of combining high-touch hospitality with revenue management and distribution capabilities.
He said,
“Alivaa Boutique McLeod Ganj reflects our vision of delivering high-touch hospitality supported by revenue management and distribution excellence. Every property we manage benefits from a centralized commercial strategy, sophisticated revenue optimization and strong market positioning, allowing owners to maximize returns while preserving each hotel’s unique identity.”
He added that Rawat’s decision to extend the partnership to a third property within a year represents a strong validation of ALIVAA‘s management model as the company looks to expand across leading leisure and business destinations.
Rakesh Rawat, Owner, Alivaa Boutique McLeod Ganj, said,
“Over the past year, ALIVAA Hotels & Resorts has consistently demonstrated professionalism, transparency, and a strong understanding of what it takes to operate successful hotels in competitive leisure markets. After seeing the performance of my existing properties under their management, partnering with them for a third hotel was an easy decision.”
He added that he expects the new property to benefit from ALIVAA’s operational and commercial expertise while delivering a strong hospitality experience for guests.
The opening of Alivaa Boutique McLeod Ganj further strengthens ALIVAA Hotels & Resorts’ presence in Himachal Pradesh and underscores its strategy of building partnerships with hotel owners across India’s established and emerging leisure destinations.
