Building Ekant

The Journal

A running record of the journey from bare hillside to open doors — site progress, the people building it, and the milestones along the way to 2027.

2024

The Land Is Found

The Land Is Found

A hillside at 6,400ft in Solan, Himachal Pradesh is chosen for Ekant — remote enough to feel like solitude, close enough to reach in a day.

2025

Listening Before Building

Listening Before Building

Months spent with the local community, understanding the land, the seasons, and the craft traditions the resort would come to depend on.

2026

Design Finalised

Design Finalised

Architectural plans and environmental studies are complete — six suites and cottages designed to sit lightly on the hillside.

2026

Breaking Ground & Building

Breaking Ground & Building

Construction begins on-site — the six suites and cottages taking shape using local stone, timber, and Himachali craft.

September 2026

Our Craftspeople, Identified

Our Craftspeople, Identified

Our masons, blacksmiths, lime plasterers, and walnut joiners are identified, each working to a craft brief built around Himalayan slate, hand-forged iron, hand-troweled lime plaster, and honest walnut joinery.

2027 (Target)

Doors Open (Target)

Our first guests arrive. Register your interest to be contacted first when booking opens for our founding season. 2027 is our tentative target opening — the date may shift to 2028 as construction progresses.

2027 is our tentative target opening — the date may shift to 2028 as construction progresses.

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