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 Cursed Bird of Kabini

Published on:16/10/2026 |Contributors: Preanka Roy, Shanmuga Kumar & Vikram Nanjappa

The “Devil Bird” is a forest ghost, primarily because of its eerie, human-like nocturnal calls that emerge from deep within the undisturbed forest. Ask anyone and they will tell you it’s the Kādu Devate or forest spirit calling angrily.

Kingdom of Dwarfs: Moryar Gudda

Published on: 12/10/2026 |Contributors: Preanka Roy & Savio Shabu

Some myths and legends live right next door. Moryar Gudda or the Hill of Dwarfs is one of them. A short drive from Evolve Back Hampi and a strenuous trek later we were walking among the most mysterious megalithic structures of Karnataka. The ancient granite hills of north Karnataka have witnessed waves of many civilisations. But long before the modern kings had built their elaborate palaces and temples, a different kind of people had already left their mark on these lands.

Desert Adaptations: How Wildlife Survives in the Central Kalahari

Published on: 01/10/2026 |Contributors: Sarah Kingdom

In the heart of Botswana, the Central Kalahari Game Reserve is one of Africa’s most uncompromising wildernesses. Vast, flat, and seemingly endless, this ancient landscape of fossil river valleys, golden grasslands, and shimmering salt pans tests every living thing that calls it home. Rain is unpredictable. Surface water is scarce. Summer temperatures soar above 40°C (104°F), while winter nights can plunge towards freezing. Yet despite these extremes, the Central Kalahari sustains a remarkable diversity of life. The secret lies in adaptation - a range of behavioural, physiological, and evolutionary strategies that allow wildlife not just to endure, but to thrive.