EVOLVE BACK CHIKKANA HALLI ESTATE, COORG

 When you step into the portals of Evolve Back Chikkana Halli Estate, Coorg, you leave one world behind, and step seamlessly into another: the bygone era of the Gentleman Planter. Ensconced in the cocooned comforts of a lush 300-acre plantation paradise, the resort is perfumed with the subtly intoxicating aroma of coffee and spice. Come, allow the Spirit of the land to infuse your very being, and coax you gently on a personal voyage of discovery.  

This is Kodava architecture at its luxurious best. The Heritage Pool Villas boast a separate living room and en-suite bedroom, with a courtyard and your very own personal swimming pool with deck chairs. And, affording a pool view are two lovely sit-outs, complete with planters’ chairs to laze on with a book and drink on hand. *Minimum pool temperature – 26° C (Rooms with temperature-controlled pools are not available during the months of April & May.)  

Our Lily Pool Villas create a new benchmark in plantation style luxury.These elegantly appointed suites, that boast a spacious bedroom, living room and an ensuite bathroom, come with courtyards and a personal swimming pool set around a tranquil and thematic lily pond. Spacious sit outs offer you a wonderful view of the pool and the Lily pond while a thoughtfully included gazebo will touch the romantic in you.  

Evolve Back’s Spirit of the land philosophy finds its most intimate expression at Kabini, where you are drawn into the vibrant social tapestry of the local Kadu Kuruba tribe. While you discover a vernacular dimension to luxury that’s truly liberating, the resort gives you a wildlife experience like no other. Inspired in design by the Hadis or tribal villages, this picturesque resort of sweeping panoramic vistas, is bordered on two sides by the Kabini River.  

 Pool Reserve - a charming hut that has large living and dining spaces, a lavish bedroom, an indulgent bathroom, an ozonized and temperature controlled private pool* and a unique Star Bed to enjoy the cosmic glow of a clear Kabini night sky, topped off with magical views of the river Kabini.  

 Perhaps the most opulent ode to privacy, our Pool Huts come with a large living and dining area, a palatial bedroom, a unique bathroom with a courtyard, and…yes…your own personal swimming arena.  

 Our Jacuzzi Huts offer you sumptuously appointed living spaces and deliciously comfortable bedrooms, but chances are you’ll mostly be holding court in your very own personal open-to-sky Jacuzzi.  

 Travel back in time to the glorious days of the 14th century Vijayanagara Empire. Let the stone monuments at Hampi tell you the story of what was once described as “the best provided city in the world”. With stunning rugged forests and boulders forming its backdrop, Evolve Back Kamalapura Palace, Hampi is located just 4 km from this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its fort like entrances, stone-paved boulevards, arched hallways and regal chambers mirror the famed palaces of a bygone but glorious era  

 Zenana, the most luxurious suite in the main palace building is inspired by the Queen’s quarters. It has separate living, dining and sleeping areas. These large and spacious suites have their own private balcony and, additionally, a private Jacuzzi in the en-suite bathroom. They are perfect for couples who seek romance in a period setting.  

 The Jal Mahal is a reflection of Vijayanagara architecture at its luxurious best. Inspired by the Water Palace within the Zenana Enclosure, the spacious Jal Mahal boasts of separate dining, living and sleeping areas, and a royal sized bath with its own open courtyards. A private deck with a Mantapa overlooking your personal pool provides the perfect setting for a romantic dinner. Suitable for families or couples celebrating a special occasion.