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TRAVEL AGENT HANDBOOK Go Back to Index AWARDS & ACCOLADES Go Back to Index INDEX Evolve Back Resorts - A Small Introduction Coorg - Introduction - Destination, Resort, Room Categories - Facilities & Services - Activity List - Activity Descriptions - Intimate Dining Experiences - Forever - Honeymoon Experiences from Evolve Back Resorts - Getting There Kabini - Introduction - Destination, Resort, Room Categories - Facilities & Services - Activity List - Activity Descriptions - Intimate Dining Experiences - Forever - Honeymoon Experiences from Evolve Back Resorts - Getting There Hampi - Introduction - Destination, Resort, Room Categories - Facilities & Services - Activity List - Activity Descriptions - Getting There Pricing - Coorg - Kabini - Hampi Commission Structure Flight Connectivity High-resolution Pictures Contact Details Go Back to Index Evolve Back Resorts Evolve Back Resorts is an experiential holiday company that owns luxury resorts at Coorg, Kabini & now in the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hampi in Karnataka, India. The Evolve Back Experience enshrines a simple philosophy: ‘Provide exquisite holiday experiences while preserving the purity of nature and culture of the land.’ The philosophy is showcased in each of our resorts in all aspects from its architecture, experiences, food, etc. This philosophy is captured in our tagline: Spirit of the land i.e. we strive to showcase the true spirit of the destinations where we are located. Luxury with Responsibility Evolve Back’s business model is built around the concept of ‘Responsible Tourism’. We endeavour to maintain a fine balance be- tween a successful business, a great experiential holiday for our customers and a proud and prosperous local community, while employing the best in environmental and ecological practices in technology, equipment and operational processes. Go Back to Index Coorg Coorg, officially known as Kodagu, in Karnataka, is well-known for its breathtaking scenery and lush greenery. Forest covered by hills, spice and coffee plantations which only adds to the landscape. Madikeri is the district headquaters of Coorg. Evolve Back Chikkana Halli Estate, Coorg Coffee, Spice & Plantation Life Bordered by the legendary river Cauvery, and surrounded by virginal forests, Evolve Back, Coorg, is situated amidst a 300-acre working plantation. Nestled in the coffee and spice-scented hills of Coorg, the resort gives you the most luxurious introduction to Plantation Life and a cultural glimpse into the charming Kodava people of this region. Room Categories Heritage Pool Villa - HPV -(4400 Sq. Ft.): The Heritage Pool Villas are spaciously designed with a separate living room and bedroom, a courtyard and your very own personal swimming pool. Affording a pool view are two lovely sit-outs, complete with planters’ chairs to laze on with a book and drink in hand... Know More We have two types of HPV: *With Temperature-controlled Pool | *Without Temperature-controlled Pool. Please refer to the Pricing section for their rates. Lily Pool Villa - LPV - (2688 Sq. Ft.): The Lily Pool Villas come with a spacious bedroom, living room and an en suite bathroom, courtyards and a personal temperature-controlled swimming pool, set around a tranquil and thematic lily pond... Know More Lily Pool Bungalow - LPB - (2314 Sq. Ft.): The Lily Pool Bungalow is a Plantation Style, 2 bedroom luxury suite with 2 baths and a spacious living room. These bungalows come with a spacious sitout overlooking a private courtyard with its own pool set amidst a lily pond... Know More Lily Pool Cottage - LPC - (1669 Sq. Ft.): The Lily Pool Cottage is a luxury Plantation Style suite with a charming, spacious bedroom, living room and an en suite bathroom. These suites come with a sit out overlooking a courtyard with a private pool set amidst a lily pond... Know More County Cottage - CC -(690 Sq. Ft.): The County Cottages are designed with a distinct living & bedroom space with an en suite bathroom and a lovely open-to-sky sit-out. Go Back to Index Facilities & Services: * 3 Restaurants (Granary - the Multi-cuisine restaurant, Plantain Leaf - the Vegetarian restaurant and Peppercorn - the Barbeque restaurant) * 2 Swimming Pools – the Infinity Pool for persons above 18 and the Family Pool * Reading Lounge (Library + Coffee Lounge serving our in-house brand of coffee) * Activity Centre * Travel Desk - To provide support for reserving chauffeur driven road transfers * Internet Facility / Wi-Fi (available at designated area) * Bar | Spa | Souvenir Shop - (All Chargeable) * Fitness Centre * Doctor on call * Cradle | Pram | Baby cot available on prior request * Wheel chair assistance * Exclusive guide on request (chargeable) * Driver’s accommodation with Food Go Back to Index Activity List: ACTIVITY TIMING CHARGES Guided Bird Watching 07:00 AM - 09:00 AM Complimentary Coracle Ride (Subject to weather Rs. 1500/- for 5 pax for 45 mins. conditions) 07:00 AM - 05:00 PM Prior Booking Required. Village Visit by Cycle (Sun /Tue/ Thu/ Sat) 07:30 AM - 09:00 AM Complimentary Guided Nature Walk (Only children above 12 yrs are 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Complimentary permitted) Village Visit by Walk (Mon /Wed/ Fri) 07:30 AM - 09:00 AM Complimentary Eco Walk 10:30 AM - 12:00 Noon Complimentary Paper Bag Making 11:00 AM - 12:00 Noon Complimentary Worker’s Trail 02:30 PM - 04:00 PM Complimentary Kid’s Activity 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM Complimentary Guided Plantation Tour 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM Complimentary Cultural Show (Karnataka Folk Dances) 07:30 PM - 08:15 PM Complimentary Upto 4 Persons: Rs.8400| Addition- Ainemane 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM al Person: Rs.2100 per person NOTE: If required , an exclusive guide can be arranged at nominal charges of Rs.1,400/- for half day and Rs.2,800/- for full day Prior booking required. Go Back to Index Guided Bird Watching - There is bird life aplenty in and around the resort. After all, there are over 300 bird species (25% of the species found in India) in Coorg... Know More Coracle Ride - Enjoy a Coracle ride on the river Cauvery. Coracles are local circular fishing craft made out of woven reeds. Local Village Visit - The environs surrounding the resort in Coorg hold some hidden natural delights and social experiences waiting to be discovered. Join the naturalist early morning on a cycle trail or for a walk to discover these salient spots that lie just outside the resort... Know More Guided Nature Walk - Coorg presents the perfect weather and opportunity to discover the naturalist in you. Go walking in the adjoining Dubare Reserve Forest with a guide. Enrich yourself with information on the flora and fauna of this region... Know More Eco Walk: This activity gives you a glimpse of the responsible tourism initiaitves undertaken at the resort. Paper Bag Making - You get to participate in paper bag making, a responsible tourism initiative of Evolve Back Resorts to reduce the use of plastics. Worker’s Trail - Experience Plantation Life, first hand! Here’s your chance to get into the shoes of a Plantation Worker, quite literally. Join the plantation workforce in the seasonal estate activities... Know More Kid’s Activity - We have a lot to offer when it comes to kids, from child friendly pools to a myriad of fun & informational activities to keep your child interestingly occupied. Guided Plantation Tour - Take a guided tour of the coffee and spice plantation, spread across 300 acres. Learn how coffee and spices are cultivated, a truly rewarding experience... Know More Cultural Show - Get a feel of local culture through colourful art forms. This performance, held every evening by the local artists, would complete your Coorg experience. Ainemane - Experience a taste of Kodava hospitality and a glimpse of their history as you visit their ancestral home, and indulge in a typical Kodava Lunch... Know More Bylekuppe- Discover Bylakuppe, the second largest Tibetan settlement outside Tibet, complete with a Tibetan monastery with 7,000 monks, a Golden Temple, a Tibetan village and a flea market… Know More Go Back to Index Intimate Dining Experiences: Our ‘Romance for Two’ series of intimate and personalized dining experiences. By the Lake: Location: Lakeside Dining at the Peppercorn Deck Inclusion: Six course menu, Glass of wine Price: Rs. 1500/- (For two, inclusive of taxes) Kodava Twilight: Location: In-room poolside Dining - Heritage Pool Villa Deck Inclusion: Customizable five course menu, Personal chef at a Live Counter, Personal Butler, Bottle of wine. Price: Rs. 6000/- (For two, inclusive of taxes) Moonlight for Two: Location: Intimate Dinner by the Infinity Pool Inclusion: Customizable five course menu, Personal chef at a live counter, Personal butler, Bottle of wine. Price: Rs. 6000/- (For two, inclusive of taxes) The Machan: Location: Romantic Treetop Dining Inclusion: Customizable five course menu, Personal chef at a live counter, Personal butler, Bottle of wine. Price: Rs. 9000/- (For two, inclusive of taxes) Go Back to Index Honeymoon Experiences from Evolve Back Resorts Forever Honeymoons @ Coorg – 3 Nights Inclusions: - 3 Nights in a Heritage Pool Villa / Lily Pool Villa for two, inclusive of all meals - Bottle of Sparkling wine, celebrating your arrival - One session of rejuvenating Ayurvedic therapy (Abhyanga – full body massage) for the couple - Romantic Bath setting within your Private Pool Villa, once during your stay - Breakfast in Bed for a day - An enchanting ‘By the Lake’ dinner at the Peppercorn lake deck - One personalized intimate dining experience (at the Infinity Pool or your Private