Thomas Cook India’s Nature Trails Launches 6th Resort: Nature Trails Ashoka Resort, Hampi in Karnataka

With Indian travellers showing a growing preference for slow, mindful and experience-led holidays, destinations that offer a deeper connection to nature and history are gaining prominence. In line with this evolving trend, Nature Trails—the experiential hospitality brand by Thomas Cook (India) Limited has expanded its portfolio, adding to its existing five resorts at Durshet, Sajan and Kundalika in Maharashtra, Rock Valley in Goa and Rishikesh in Uttarakhand, with the expansion of its 6th resort, Nature Trails Ashoka in Hampi, Karnataka.

Brand Context:
Nature Trails is Thomas Cook (India) Limited’s experiential hospitality brand, already operating five resorts in Maharashtra, Goa, and Uttarakhand.

New Opening:
The 6th resort is now launched in Hampi, Karnataka.

Philosophy:
Designed for slow, mindful, immersive travel, blending heritage and nature.

Location & Setting
- Nestled among Hampi’s boulder-strewn hills, overlooking landscapes shaped over millions of years.
- Close to UNESCO World Heritage monuments and sites of the Vijayanagara Empire.
- Convenient access: Gangavathi (~3 km), Anjanadri Hill (~10–11 km), Hampi (~22 km).
- Airports: Hubli (~170 km), Bengaluru (~340 km).

Accommodation
- Superior Rooms, Classic Rooms, eco-friendly Bamboo Cottage Rooms.
- Dormitory option for groups.
- Signature hillside swimming pool — one of the longest in the region.

Dining
- Archana: Open-air, eco-friendly multi-cuisine restaurant (Indian, Chinese, Goan).
- Grills by the Pool: Barbecue favorites with scenic hill views.

Experiences
- Curated explorations: UNESCO monuments, Anjanadri Hill, temples, forts, sacred water bodies, villages, spice plantations.
- Nature walks and monsoon trails.
- Designed to deepen connection with land, heritage, and local traditions.

Events & Facilities
- Venues for meetings, weddings, anniversaries, and social gatherings.
- Landscaped gardens, lawns, poolside hall.
- Complimentary Wi-Fi, parking, 24-hour front desk, room service, doctor-on-call.

Strategic Outlook
- CEO Mahesh Iyer emphasized India’s growing demand for culturally rich, experience-led destinations.
- Hampi chosen for its blend of history, mythology, and landscapes.
- Expansion follows recent opening in Rishikesh, with more resorts planned soon.

This move positions Thomas Cook India’s Nature Trails as a strong player in heritage + nature experiential travel, tapping into the rising trend of slow tourism among Indian travelers.