The 16-key boutique resort features private heated plunge pools, a wellness sanctuary, and curated Himalayan experiences

NEW DELHI, SEPTEMBER 2026: Van Rāsa, a new forest born luxury sanctuary in the Himalayas, has opened its doors, introducing a more intimate way to experience the hills. True to its name, inspired by the essence (Rāsa) of the forest (Van) that surrounds it, Van Rāsa sits amidst lush forests, opening out to panoramic views of the snow-clad Dhauladhar range in winter. The 16-key boutique retreat brings together distinctive architecture, unobtrusive hospitality, immersive wellness and curated culinary experiences.

"Kasauli has a certain quiet magic to it, and building Van Rāsa here felt as much about restraint as ambition," said Vaibhv Varadhan, Managing Director, Van Rāsa. "We didn't want another hotel competing for attention; we wanted a place guests could disappear into, where the mountains do the talking. That's the experience we've spent years designing toward, and today, it's real. We look forward to offering travellers a more considered way to experience Kasauli and the Himalayas."

The hotel's four room collections draw on Scandinavian, English Classic and European Neoclassical design, with high ceilings, skylights, private terraces and heated plunge pools.