Evolve Back, Kabini, Karnataka

Proving again and again that a stay amidst nature does not have to mean compromising on the creature comforts, Evolve Back, Kabini ensures that its surrounding beauty is what stands out. But its rooms and grounds are pretty gorgeous themselves. A shining example of eco-luxury this award-winning lodge boasts impressive views across the Kabini River. Take your pick of 24 Jacuzzi or Private Pool Suites, the latter being ideal for families wanting their own space. Thatched cottages feature capacious four posters, private terraces and stunning bathrooms. Choose from fine dining at Honeycomb, overlooking the water, or a more relaxed atmosphere at By The Kabini, while Kuruba Grill serves up kebabs and sizzlers. There’s also a very romantic candlelit river cruise plus you’ll find a comprehensive Ayurvedic spa offering traditional treatments – if you’re looking to spoil yourself. Committed to their eco-policies, as with all Evolve Back resorts, plastic bottles are not permitted in the resorts, so glass bottles of filtered water are placed in each of the rooms. If you can drag yourself away from your sumptuous surrounds, then there is plenty of wildlife, from leopards to elephants and some colourful birdlife, to be spotted right on your doorstep.