Evolve Back Luxury Resorts - Coorg, Hampi and Kabini

Spirit of the Land

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Welcome to the enchanting world of Evolve Back Resorts – a world of luxury holiday experiences, so steeped in the lore of the land, in the culture of its people and in the untainted natural beauty of the region, that it enjoins you to be one with the Spirit of the Land.

Our Resorts

Evolve Back Chikkana Halli Estate, Coorg

Step seamlessly into the laid-back world of Coffee, Spice and Plantation Life.

Evolve Back Kuruba Safari Lodge, Kabini

A wildlife experience inspired by the Kadu Kuruba Hadis or local tribal villages

Evolve Back Kamalapura Palace, Hampi

A boutique palace resort inspired by the glorious 14th century Vijayanagara Empire.

The Evolve Back Experience

At Evolve Back, we leave no stone unturned to give you the most luxurious holiday. Yet, no stone is turned unnecessarily, and the natural balance of man and his environment is preserved and protected. What you get with us are the world’s most exclusive holidays, where you are drawn into the warp and weft of indigenous cultures without losing out on the luxuries that are your privilege. An experience that helps you discover that the mind, body, and soul are in perfect harmony when you are one with the spirit of the land.

Rooms & Suites

If God was in the details, this would be a pilgrimage. No effort, nor expense, has been spared to make your dwelling an absolute haven of luxury, while highlighting the romance of ethnic style. From the architecture to the interiors, from the fittings to the bric-a-brac, every little detail has been seamlessly integrated within a vernacular vision, to ensure that your mind, body and soul are infused with the 'Spirit of the land'.

Dining

The kitchens of Evolve Back are famed for the originality and sumptuousness of their platters. Made from the freshest and finest produce, and served in some of the most spectacular settings, the Evolve Back repast offers an extensive selection of the finest in Indian and Continental cuisines. Our table also boasts a creative vernacular flavour with chefs conjuring up delicacies inspired by the local food idiom.

Activities

While the luxuries of your villa might make you consider inactivity the perfect form of activity, Evolve Back offers enough Spirit of the land temptations for you to step out of your comfort zone. So, whether it be an interactive story telling sessions or an early morning wildlife safari; a visit to the Royal Enclosure at hampi or sharing make-up secrets with a local Kodava beauty. The platter of activities is designed to draw you out, and help you become part of the rich and varied nature and culture of the land.

Stories from Our Land

Lifescapes

LIFESCAPES shares with you, a slice of life from our lands. Every month, we share with you the nature and culture from around our resorts, told in a single, compelling picture with a short commentary. We hope that you will enjoy and share the joy of this Responsible Tourism Initiative with your friends.

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Local Heroes

LOCAL HEROES is an inspired effort from us to bring to our growing audience of discerning opinion makers, enriching and endearing stories about real life heroes from around our resorts, in the form of a monthly Video / Photo story.

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Back to the Future!

As you sow, so shall you reap! This is true, both literally and as a metaphor, for Juli and Vivek Cariappa who exchanged the predictability and comfort of urban existence for the perils and triumphs of a life amidst nature. Armed with a passion for natural farming, an alternate road map of life and tons of resilience, this couple and their children sprouted a dream that was seeded in a deep respect for the land and the elements that sustain life.

Today, ‘Krac-a-Dawna’ farm is an exemplary model of successful small-scale organic agriculture in India, heralding a new dawn of food production. It is also a mission statement, living proof of what it really means to follow your heart and live your ideals.

Featured Blog

Veerarajendra & Gowramma in London - 1852

Princess Victoria Gowramma of Coorg

A remarkable event took place on 30 June 1852 in Queen Victoria’s private chapel at Buckingham Palace, London. An Indian princess was baptised in the presence of the Queen, her family, senior officials of the Government, and the Directors of the East India Company. The princess was 11-year-old Princess Victoria Gowramma, daughter of Chikka Veerarajendra, the last Raja of Coorg, who was deposed by the British in 1834, and exiled to Benares. Paradoxically, it was Veerarajendra’s wish that his daughter

A remarkable event took place on 30 June 1852 in Queen Victoria’s private chapel at Buckingham Palace, London. An Indian princess was baptised in the presence of the Queen, her