Dust International is taking its wellness brand to India.
Dusit Hotels and Resorts has signed a management agreement with Shravanthi Hotels and Resorts Private Limited, a developer of luxury hotels and resorts.
Set to open in March 2028, Devarana Sakleshpur Karnataka – A Dusit Retreat marks the first Devarana – Dusit Retreat signed outside of China.
The property, located in the Western Ghats, a four-hour drive from Karnataka’s capital, Bangalore, will have 75 villas and suites, with 25 units offering private plunge pools.
Wellness facilities will include a dedicated Devarana Wellness Centre with a movement studio, gym and herbal steam room.
Additional facilities include an infinity pool, a restaurant serving South Indian cuisine, and an all-day dining venue.
Sakleshpur is recognised for its coffee, tea and spice plantations, ancient temples, and trekking trails through the Bisle Reserve Forest, a globally recognised biodiversity hotspot.
Mangalore International Airport is 130km away, and Sakleshpur Railway Station is 20 km from the property.