Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) on Thursday announced the launch of Taj Mount Kusur Resort and Villas in Lonavala, Maharashtra, developed in partnership with real estate brand Amavi.

Spread across a 34-acre estate, Taj Mount Kusur Resort and Villas is an integrated luxury development comprising 32 branded villas and a 100-key Taj resort, IHCL said in a statement.

The branded villas will be offered for sale integrated into the resort inventory through a lease-back programme.

“The launch of Taj Mount Kusur Resort & Villas marks our entry into the branded villa segment, broadening our portfolio to address evolving consumer preferences while bringing the trust, service excellence and legacy of the brand to a new category of luxury real estate,” IHCL Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Puneet Chhatwal added.

The development offers views of the surrounding lake and valley and draws on contemporary barn-style architecture, with expansive glass façades and spacious verandahs designed to integrate the villas with the natural landscape.

A two-acre Wabi-Sabi Central Park, inspired by the Japanese philosophy of simplicity and harmony with nature, forms part of the development. Other features include a Miyawaki forest, nature trails, zen gardens, stargazing decks, golf putting greens, a fitness lawn and multi-purpose sports courts. The project will also include Club Amavi, with wellness and recreational facilities, along with banquet and dining spaces.

The villas will be sold as part of the resort inventory under a lease-back programme, allowing owners to access Taj’s hospitality services, including concierge, housekeeping and maintenance, as well as the resort’s leisure and wellness facilities.