Posted: May 09, 2026
Indore: With an estimated investment of nearly Rs 2,000 crore, around 2,000 new hotel rooms are set to be added in Indore by the end of 2027 as hospitality players ramp up expansion plans ahead of Simhastha 2028, signalling a major tourism and infrastructure boom in the Indore-Ujjain region. After Ayodhya, Varanasi and Prayagraj witnessed a surge in hotel investments driven by religious tourism and mega spiritual events, central India is now emerging as the next big hospitality hotspot.
National and regional hotel chains are aggressively expanding in Indore and Ujjain, anticipating a massive influx of pilgrims, tourists and business travellers during Simhastha, which is expected to attract nearly 30 crore devotees.
Industry leaders said the mega religious event has become a key trigger for long-term investments in hotels, branded stays, homestays and tourism infrastructure.
“Simhastha is acting as a major investment trigger for the hospitality industry. Several national and regional hotel groups have either announced new projects or accelerated expansion plans in Madhya Pradesh looking at long-term growth in religious tourism, conferences, weddings and corporate travel,” said.
Indore currently has a room inventory of around 10,000 across hotels, resorts and serviced accommodations, while Ujjain, the epicentre of Simhastha, is witnessing rapid expansion in hotels, dharamshalas, guest houses and homestay projects to cater to the anticipated surge in footfall.
“Indore will play a crucial role because of its airport connectivity and larger hospitality infrastructure. We currently have around 10,000 rooms and by the end of 2027 another 2,000 rooms are expected to be added,” Suri said.
Hospitality projects are coming up across Indore, Super Corridor, Bypass Road and tourism destinations such as Kalakund as hotel operators look to capitalise on growing tourist movement and improving connectivity between Indore and Ujjain.
Hotel executives said branded hospitality players are increasingly looking beyond metros and focusing on emerging spiritual tourism destinations with strong infrastructure and connectivity.
Religious tourism is emerging as a major growth driver for the hospitality industry. Simhastha has significantly increased investor interest in the Indore-Ujjain region,” said Amit Kothari, regional vice-president operations of a leading hospitality chain operating in central India.
Industry experts said ongoing infrastructure projects, including new roads, flyovers and urban development works along the Indore-Ujjain corridor, have further boosted investor confidence.
Ujjain has significantly boosted spiritual tourism in the region, increasing demand for luxury hotels, mid-segment properties and homestays. Several hospitality projects are also being planned along the Indore-Ujjain corridor. Homestays in Indore should also be promoted to strengthen the city’s tourism branding,” said Atul Seth, city planner.
The Madhya Pradesh govt is also promoting homestay projects and tourism infrastructure in and around Ujjain to bridge the accommodation gap during the mega event.
Simhastha 2028 is expected to attract millions of pilgrims, tourists, and business travelers, creating unprecedented demand for hotels, resorts, homestays, and serviced apartments. As a result, major hospitality brands are investing heavily across the Indore-Ujjain corridor to expand accommodation capacity before the event.
The proposed investment will increase premium hotel inventory, create employment opportunities, strengthen tourism infrastructure, and boost local businesses. Areas such as Super Corridor, Bypass Road, and the airport region are expected to benefit significantly from increased hospitality development.
Super Corridor offers excellent connectivity to Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport, major IT companies, educational institutions, and the Indore-Ujjain route. These advantages make it one of the most attractive destinations for hotel, commercial, and mixed-use developments.
Yes. Large-scale infrastructure projects, improved connectivity, hospitality expansion, and rising tourism are expected to increase demand for residential, commercial, and investment properties in Indore, particularly along the Super Corridor and Indore-Ujjain corridor.
Industry estimates indicate that nearly 2,000 new hotel rooms are expected to be added in the Indore-Ujjain corridor by the end of 2027 to accommodate the anticipated surge in visitors during Simhastha 2028.
Super Corridor, Bypass Road, Airport Road, MR-10, and key routes connecting Indore to Ujjain are expected to witness significant hotel, resort, and commercial hospitality developments due to increasing tourist and business travel.
Upcoming road infrastructure, better transport connectivity, airport access, and urban development projects will reduce travel time and improve visitor convenience, encouraging both religious tourism and long-term investment in the Indore-Ujjain region.
Many investors consider Super Corridor a promising location because of its proximity to IT parks, educational institutions, airport connectivity, commercial projects, and growing hospitality infrastructure. These factors support long-term appreciation potential.
Expansion of hotels, resorts, restaurants, event venues, and tourism-related businesses is expected to generate thousands of direct and indirect employment opportunities across hospitality, retail, transportation, and facility management sectors.
The combination of Simhastha 2028 preparations, large-scale infrastructure development, improved connectivity, tourism growth, expanding hotel projects, and increasing real estate demand makes the Indore-Ujjain corridor one of Central India's fastest-growing investment destinations.
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