ITC Hotels opens Fortune Lakeview Bhimtal, expands Uttarakhand portfolio to 12 properties

ITC Hotels Limited (ITCHL) unveiled Fortune Lakeview Bhimtal, a 63‑room lakeside hotel set against Bhimtal Lake in Uttarakhand. This launch represents the brand’s twelfth property in the state, underscoring its growth focus on India’s emerging leisure hotspots.

Anil Chadha, Managing Director of ITC Hotels Limited, remarked, “Uttarakhand is a key part of our portfolio, and the debut of our twelfth hotel here reflects our confidence in its rising appeal to travelers looking for enriching experiences. Fortune Lakeview Bhimtal celebrates a positive step in our expansion across India’s high‑growth and emerging leisure destinations.”

The property features 63 tastefully designed rooms and suites, many of which boast sweeping views of Bhimtal Lake and the nearby Himalayan ranges. Its strategic location offers easy reach to Nainital, Sattal, Naukuchiatal and Kainchi Dham, serving as a perfect launchpad for discovering the Kumaon area.

Fortune Lakeview Bhimtal additionally provides banquet and conference spaces capable of hosting up to 200 guests, ideal for corporate off‑sites, leadership retreats, destination weddings and social gatherings. A dedicated boardroom is also on hand for meetings, presentations and strategic sessions.

Guests can take advantage of various recreational amenities, such as an all‑weather swimming pool, a fully equipped fitness centre, and a spa slated to open shortly.

Culinary options feature Zodiac, an all‑day dining venue serving Kumaoni specialties alongside international dishes, and Neptune Bar, which presents a curated list of wines, spirits and beverages. A rooftop eatery, Nakshatra, is also planned to open soon, providing alfresco dining with sweeping views of Bhimtal Lake.

Outside the hotel, guests can enjoy boating, kayaking, trekking, birdwatching, mountain biking and nature walks, while nearby spots like Mukteshwar, Sattal and Naukuchiatal provide adventure pursuits such as paragliding, ziplining, rock climbing and camping.

Hemant Dwivedi, owner of Fortune Lakeview Bhimtal, commented, “The launch of Fortune Lakeview Bhimtal is an exciting milestone for us. Bhimtal ranks among Uttarakhand’s most desirable leisure destinations, attracting discerning travelers who seek immersive experiences in nature. In partnership with ITC Hotels, we aim to deliver a distinctive hospitality experience that marries the locale’s charm with world‑class service. The hotel aspires to boost Bhimtal’s tourism, create meaningful jobs, and become a favored option for leisure stays, weddings and corporate retreats.”

The hotel is readily reachable by road from Delhi‑NCR and enjoys strong links via Kathgodam Railway Station and Pantnagar Airport, offering convenient access from major western Uttar Pradesh markets such as Bareilly, Moradabad, Rampur and Bijnor.

With the debut of Fortune Lakeview Bhimtal, ITC Hotels now manages twelve properties in Uttarakhand—among them Mussoorie, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Haldwani, Ranikhet, Jim Corbett, Nainital and Bhimtal—while further hotels are under development in Selaqui and Mukteshwar.