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.
VILLAS
Coffee, Spice, and Plantation life. What better way to truly enjoy the ‘Evolve Back Experience’ than by letting oneself go in the elegantly luxurious ‘Lily Pool’ series of Villas and Kodava styled Heritage Pool Villas spread out in delightful clusters around this working coffee and spice plantation. While the ‘Lily Pool’ series of Villas offer you a glimpse into the privileged life of the gentleman planter, the Heritage Pool villas are inspired by ethnic Kodava architecture and offer the ultimate in luxurious seclusion.
HERITAGE POOL VILLA
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.
LILY POOL VILLA
Our Lily Pool Villas are elegantly appointed suites, that boast a spacious bedroom, living room and an en suite bathroom, and comes with courtyards and a personal temperature controlled 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.
LILY POOL COTTAGE
The Lily Pool Cottage is a luxury Plantation Style suite with a charming, spacious bedroom, living room and an ensuite bathroom. Perfect for couples, these elegantly designed suites come with a spacious sit-out overlooking a courtyard with a private pool set amidst a tranquil lily pond.
LILY POOL BUNGALOW
The Lily Pool Bungalow is a Plantation Style 2-bedroom luxury suite with 2 baths and a spacious living room. Perfect for families, these elegantly designed bungalows come with a spacious sit-out overlooking a private courtyard with its own pool set amidst a tranquil lily pond.
FACILITIES
Evolve Back Chikkana Halli Estate, Coorg, comes equipped with an array of facilities designed to help you forget the world you’ve left behind. From out of the world dining destinations, to a large communal pool and an exclusive infinity pool, to a romantic coffee lounge and library, and an esoteric Ayurvedic Spa, Evolve Back offers the kind of facilities and services that make this destination a journey in itself.
INFINITY POOL
An exclusive infinity swimming pool for you to commune privately with your significant other half, or contemplate the ways of the universe in a serene setting. Experience tranquillity at this exclusive pool for adults that borders the plantation and the Dubare Reserve Forest.
READING LOUNGE
A lounge on stilts, overlooking lush paddy fields and the coffee and spice plantation, this is one of the delicious ironies of a holiday here. A setting so serene, it’ll lull you to sleep. Yet, irrigated by endless cups of the house brand, Sidapur, your senses will be fully awakened and alive to the endless possibilities here. The best way to deal with it is to pick up one of the coffee table books from our library, order a cappuccino, spread out on your favourite chair, and alternate between periods of active observation and restful bliss.
COFFEE MUSEUM
A one-of-a-kind museum that showcases the history of coffee cultivation and its journey from seed to cup. The museum also features the culture of Coorg and its close association with coffee cultivation and plays host to ‘Coffeeology’ – a daily live session on the art and science of gourmet coffee.
AYURVEDA
Experience rebirth at the Vaidyasala, the Ayurveda Village that harnesses the ancient secrets of the world’s oldest healing system, to rejuvenate, regenerate and revitalize you. With expert masseurs and masseuses to infuse your body with new vigour. And experienced physicians to prescribe a customized regimen to suit your constitution. With herbal baths, oil massages, age retardation therapies…all amidst a soothing, tranquil natural environment that promotes wellness of body, mind and spirit.
FAMILY POOL
Take the plunge into our Communal Swimming Pool that beckons you with its clear azure waters in a scenic location. The pool is ideal to laze around in with your family, as it also has special child-safe zones so you can take a lap or two without worrying about your toddler.
EXPERIENCES
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.
PLANTATION WALK
Take a guided tour of the 300 acre working coffee and spice plantation on foot. Learn first hand the difference between an Arabica and Robusta, discover how the Malabar blend got ‘monsooned’, and explore the spice scented pathways of Evolve Back Chikkana Halli Estate to slip into the spirit of the land…
PLANTATION 4×4
A guided tour of the 100-year old coffee & spice plantation in a specially designed 4×4 Jeep. Experience the fabulous 300-acre Chikkana Halli Estate and learn the nitty gritty of coffee and spice cultivation.
COFFEEOLOGY
Coffeeology is a daily live session on the art and science of gourmet coffee held at the Sidapur Coffee & Culture Museum. At Coffeeology, visitors can observe and experience the making of an assortment of coffee preparations from around the world.
BIRD WATCHING
Coorg is an ornithologist’s delight. And is every bit as entertaining and enlightening for the amateur birdwatcher too.
Consider how Coorg alone accounts for over 25% of all bird species in India, and you get an idea of why birding at Coorg is so popular…
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, that you would have at best, read about. From pruning coffee plants to harvesting ripe red coffee berries, get introduced into a whole new work culture, where human hands reign supreme. In the process, enhance your respect for that cup of coffee, that you take for granted…
CORACLE RIDE
Coracles are local fishing crafts that are circular and ideal for navigating these waters. The coracle ride on the river not only helps you to gauge the myriad moods of the river, but also gives you a fish-eye view of the surrounding forest and the habitation, and allows you to be a small part of the ebb and flow of riverine life.
DINING
Soul food finds body and spirit to seduce your palate in three awesome temples to the culinary arts. The impressive culinary spread at the resort, is outdone only by the breathtaking settings of its restaurants. Our intimate and personalized dining experiences are designed for those looking to celebrate love.
Non-resident Guests: Prior reservation required at our restaurants.
GRANARY
For starters, we discover the way to a man’s heart is through the portals of the generously stocked Granary, an indulgent ode to the good life as lived by the gentleman planters of a bygone era. Thrift and moderation are words conspicuous by their absence and this restaurant is all about abundance, be it the gourmet continental spread or the Indian repast, with a strong Kodava flavor finding expression in the signature Pandi Curry (spiced curried pork) and other gems from the ethnic melting pot.
PEPPERCORN
The Peppercorn, a speciality restaurant, pays homage to the humble Kebabs and Grills, and serves up unlimited platters of their finest specimens in a serene setting overlooking the private lake.
PLANTAIN LEAF
Fine dining for vegetarians comes of age in the Plantain Leaf, which is set amidst verdant coffee and spice plantations and serves an array of North and South Indian vegetarian delicacies.
BY THE LAKE
Lakeside Dining at the Peppercorn
The peppercorn deck built on the lake at the resort, is a very scenic and romantic venue where you can dine in harmony with nature and each other. The moonlit ambience, the five course menu embellished with a glass of wine and the company of your loved one, combine to create a dining experience like no other.
KODAVA TWILIGHT
An exclusive dining experience by the poolside in your own Kodava style Private Pool Villa. Sit back and enjoy the soft glow of the twilight as the sun sinks behind the cool green hills of Coorg. Experience being pampered by our personalized service and a choice menu while the pool provides an intimate backdrop.
MOONLIGHT FOR TWO
A dinner laid out exclusively for the two of you at the Infinity Pool deck by the lake at the resort. Luxuriate in a personalized setting created by candles, stars and the sounds of nature serenading you, while savoring a choice menu prepared on the spot just for the two of you.
THE MACHAN
The ‘restaurant for two’ offers you a completely private and elevated dining experience that towers above all else! The Machan is your chance to commune with nature, even as you discover each other in the gentle intimacy of a treetop gourmet meal.