Chikkana Halli Estate, Coorg, Karnataka

Coorg’s West Ghats are a recluse’s dream getaway. Far less touristy than the rest Coorg’s West Ghats are a recluse’s dream getaway. Far less touristy than the rest of India, one of their main draws is that they can be visited almost all year round. Cool in the summer, and simply luscious during and after the monsoon, there’s never a bad time to visit Coorg. Chikkana Hall Estate, an Evolve Back property celebrates the beauty of its surrounding nature with authenticity and a dash of luxury. “Coffee, Spice, and Plantation life” is their motto, and it’s a chance to stay on a working coffee plantation, one of Coorg’s main produces. Its 42 cottages are spread across Chikkana Hall Estate’s verdant grounds. Designed in an eco-lux style with plenty of natural materials in the form of exposed stone and wood. Choose between cottages and villas, which vary in size, though all include private pools. Ideal for families and honeymooners. There is dining to suite every appetite with regional Indian dishes at Peppercorn and Granary, and a solely vegetarian menu at Plantain Leaf. European dishes are also served plus there are several magical private dining options including a candlelit dinner for two in your very own tree house. With a colourful array of native birdlife, twitchers and wildlife enthusiasts will feel right at home too. And idyllic stay.