Taj Madikeri Resort & Spa, Coorg
Imagine a 180-acre pristine rainforest 1,1220 meters above sea level, teeming with 200 species of plants, including Rudraksha trees, wild jasmine, cardamom, coffee and eucalyptus.
That is where the Taj Madikeri is built in the traditional Kodagu architecture, famed for its environmentally-friendly sloped roofs, tall pillars and central courtyard designs that give you stunning views of the clear skies and the stars in the evenings.
The Taj checks all the luxury experience boxes: temperature-controlled infinity pool, J Wellness Spa Circle with exclusive views of the forest, 4 dining options, a fitness center, guided nature treks, coffee-tasting and cookery lessons.
The Evolve Back Kamalapura Palace, Hampi
With a design inspired by the architecture of the glorious 14th-century Vijayanagar Empire, The Evolve Back in Kamalapura is one regal establishment that sweeps you off your feet with its arched hallways, stone-pave boulevards, and palatial chambers.
Styled as a Palace in the middle of a rugged forest in the Deccan Plateau not far from the Hampi site, it features 46 palace suites, private pool villas, a fitness center, a spa, two restaurants, a large swimming pool and guided tours of Hampi.
The Evolve Back Kuruba Safari Lodge, Kabini
Flanked on two sides by the river at the junction of the Nagarhole and Bandipur National Parks, the Evolve Back Kuruba gives you a magnificent nature experience with style and aesthetics inspired by the local Kadu Kuruba tribe.
Modeled after designs of the Hadis tribal villages, it offers the modern luxury resort experience in its hut-styled spacious rooms, pool huts, bars, multiple restaurants, a spa, a large outdoor swimming pool and Ayurvedic Massage Centre.
Highlights of this resort are guided cultural tours to the local tribes and trips into the national parks.
The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore
If you are in Bangalore on a short visit, the Ritz-Carlton situated in the heart of the central business district of the city is the perfect modern 5-star luxury resort featuring Eastern-inspired massage therapies, spacious deluxe rooms & suites, a golf course, a spa, several restaurants, a steam and a sauna, a business center and guided Bengaluru tours.
It also offers curated experiences like tasting wine-tasting at local vineyards, cheese-tasting, visits to famed Mysore Silk Saree artisan workshops and trips to Tipu Sultans Summer Palace.
Swaswara Wellness Retreat, Gokarna
SwaSwara which means “your inner voice” tries to stay true to its name by offering on the banks of Om Beach, a serene tranquil eco-conscious Konkan-inspired wellness resort experience that aims to help you unlock your inner voice and live a more mindful life.
If you are looking to take a break from the dizzying pace and routine of modern life and push the reset button on life with an experience of mindfulness and spiritual rejuvenation in the midst of mother nature, SwaSwara is the place to be.
Offering Yoga Asana practices, resuscitating Ayurveda therapies, meditative sessions, and curated therapies, SwaSwara helps you declutter life and transport yourself into a healthy nurturing space of healing and rejuvenation.
