The Taj Group opened its first hotel in the valley with Vivanta by Taj being inaugurated by Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah who expressed hope that peace will prevail this summer in the Valley and allow the tourism sector to reap full benefits of the upcoming season.

The hotel sits atop a hillock overlooking the Dal Lake and Asia's largest tulip garden in the heart of Srinagar.

The property belongs to the Saifco group & will be managed by Taj Group of Hotels.