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Zodiac UK Hospitality LLP has signed a franchise agreement with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts to develop Ramada Encore by Wyndham Dehradun Haridwar Bypass Road, a planned 50-key hotel expected to open in Q2 2028. Located on Haridwar Bypass Road, the development will bring internationally branded midscale accommodation to one of Dehradun’s key growth corridors, catering to demand from business and leisure travellers visiting the city and the wider Uttarakhand region.
The hotel is planned to feature 50 contemporary guest rooms, an all-day dining restaurant, meeting rooms and a fitness centre. The facilities are designed to serve a broad mix of guests, from business travellers and families to visitors exploring Uttarakhand’s leisure, pilgrimage and wellness destinations.
For Zodiac UK Hospitality LLP, the development represents an opportunity to establish a presence in a market supported by a combination of regional commerce, education and tourism. Haridwar Bypass Road offers access to Dehradun’s commercial districts and educational institutions, while providing connectivity for visitors travelling to nearby destinations.
Dehradun serves as a gateway to popular destinations including Haridwar, Rishikesh and Mussoorie, as well as the wider Char Dham pilgrimage circuit. The city’s educational institutions and commercial activity also contribute to demand beyond traditional leisure and pilgrimage travel.
This mix of visitor segments creates an opportunity for Zodiac to develop a hotel suited to different travel occasions. The Ramada Encore brand’s contemporary midscale positioning will support the developer’s aim of offering modern accommodation and practical amenities under an internationally recognised hotel brand.
Keshav Soin, Partner, Zodiac UK Hospitality LLP, said, “Dehradun’s position as a gateway to Uttarakhand, combined with its commercial activity and established tourism appeal, makes it an attractive market for our hotel development plans. Haridwar Bypass Road offers a strategic location from which to serve both visitors to the city and travellers exploring the wider region. With Ramada Encore by Wyndham, our aim is to create a contemporary, well-equipped hotel that meets the needs of business and leisure guests while offering the reassurance of an internationally recognised brand. We see this as an opportunity to contribute to Dehradun’s growing hospitality offering and build a strong foundation for the property’s long-term success.”
Rahool Macarius, Market Managing Director, Eurasia, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, added, “Dehradun’s mix of business, education, pilgrimage and leisure demand makes it a strong fit for Ramada Encore by Wyndham. This franchise agreement with Zodiac UK Hospitality LLP supports our strategy of expanding in India’s high-potential markets with the right brand for each destination. Wyndham’s global distribution network and Wyndham Rewards, with approximately 129 million enrolled members worldwide, will help connect the hotel with a broader base of travellers.”
The planned opening will add to Dehradun’s branded accommodation offering and represents a new development for Zodiac UK Hospitality LLP as it enters the market under the Ramada Encore by Wyndham brand.
The franchise agreement was facilitated by Hemant Jindal, whose hospitality-sector expertise supported the process.
