Two women in traditional Indian attire, rural setting.

Evolve Back presents a series of expressive stories from our destinations. We hope that these stories encapsulating the lore of the land help foster a deeper understanding and connection between our guests and the places we call home.

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The Rocks Remember: Exploring Karnataka's Prehistoric Landscapes

Published on: 20/07/2026 |Contributors: Preanka Roy & Vikram Nanjappa

The history of Karnataka extends far beyond the boundaries of the Vijayanagara Empire. While most tourists come for the towering gopurams, sprawling temple complexes and wildlife, some stay on to explore the seemingly barren boulder-balanced landscapes. I opted for an off beat trail this time and found myself chasing something far older than palace ruins — something as old as the land itself.

Kabini’s Great Heist

Published on: 13/07/2026 |Contributors: Preanka Rao & Vikram Nanjappa

The only proposition that drives me from safari to safari is this: expect the unexpected. No Naturalist or Guide promises a sighting, and that is perhaps how it should be. The forest doesn’t owe us at all. But we owe much of our life lessons to it.

Kalahari Myth & Magic: Folklore from the Desert

Published on: 06/07/2026 |Contributors: Sarah Kingdom

The first time I set foot in Botswana’s Central Kalahari Game Reserve (CKGR), I was struck not only by its vastness but by its silence. Imagine 52,000 square kilometres of open land, the largest, most remotely situated reserve in Southern Africa and the second largest wildlife reserve in the world, where the horizon seems to go on forever.