Onora Hospitality to open jüSTa Darkwood Lodge & Spa in Shimla’s Jakhu Hills

Scheduled to open in mid-March, the brand marks its sixth property in Himachal Pradesh.

Onora Hospitality, the parent company of boutique hospitality brand jüSTa Hotels & Resorts, has signed a heritage-style retreat in the forested surroundings of Jakhu Hills. The development will be the Group’s sixth property in Himachal Pradesh, where it currently operates jüSTa Resorts & Hotels in Mashobra, Dharamshala, Manali and Palampur, along with a Bookmark Resorts property in Manali. The hotel will open in mid-March.

jüSTa Darkwood Lodge & Spa, is housed in a late-19th-century residence that once served as the home of a British engineer associated with the development of Shimla’s early water supply infrastructure, including the Seog reservoir and its catchment area. The heritage structure has been restored to meet contemporary hospitality requirements while retaining the architectural character of a traditional hill-station residence.

“With this signing, jüSTa Hotels & Resorts further strengthens its footprint in high-potential leisure destinations across North India, with a focus on character-rich properties that deliver authentic and memorable guest experiences,” said Ashish Vohra, Founder & CEO, Onora Hospitality.

Positioned as a premium boutique retreat, the property will offer a full-service spa, dedicated yoga and indoor recreation areas and guided nature walks. An English-style café overlooking the forest has been planned as an alternative to the commercial activity of the Mall Road.