Encalm Opens Encalm Privé, India’s First Women-Led Business-Class Lounge at IGI Airport T1

New Lounge Addition at Terminal 1, IGI Airport

Encalm Hospitality announced the launch of India’s first women-led business-class lounge, Encalm Privé, its newest addition at Terminal 1, Indira Gandhi International Airport.

Encalm Privé is located within the domestic departures zone and conceived as an intimate, service-led sanctuary for travellers where elevated comfort, refined dining, and warm, personalised hospitality come together.

Led entirely by a team of women, the lounge brings a distinctive layer of care, attentiveness, and empathy to the Privé experience. Dining is a central highlight at Encalm Privé. The menu features a wide variety of Indian favourites and global classics. Adding to the culinary offerings is a well-curated bar service with complimentary access to select alcoholic beverages including sparkling wine, handcrafted cocktails, and non-alcoholic options.

The lounge has been envisioned as a private, serene sanctuary where travellers can unwind, work, dine, or simply pause before their journeys. Plush seating, warm lighting, refined interiors, and an atmosphere of quiet sophistication set the tone the moment guests enter. Every element, from its design to ambience, has been curated to elevate the domestic travel experience.

Commenting on the launch, Vikas Sharma, Group CEO, Encalm Hospitality, said, “With Encalm Privé at Terminal 1, we set out to reimagine what domestic lounge experiences could feel like - calm, intuitive, and truly premium. As domestic travellers increasingly expect the same comfort and refinement as international journeys, Privé reflects that evolution. As India’s first women-led domestic business-class lounge, it stands for the kind of hospitality we believe in, one shaped by empathy, attentiveness, and leadership at the frontline. We’re proud to bring this experience to Terminal 1.”

With its design, gourmet dining, interactive live counters, and indulgent service, the lounge sets a new benchmark for luxury within India’s domestic travel landscape. As Encalm continues to expand its presence across major Indian airports, this new addition stands as a testament to the brand’s vision of enhancing domestic travel through warmth and meaningful experiences.