Nature Trails, the experiential hospitality brand by Thomas Cook (India) Limited, has expanded its portfolio. Already present with five resorts at Durshet, Sajan and Kundalika in Maharashtra, Rock Valley in Goa and Rishikesh in Uttarakhand, the brand now launches its sixth resort: Nature Trails Ashoka in Hampi, Karnataka.
A soulful retreat amidst Hampi’s iconic landscape
Nestled amidst the ancient, boulder-strewn hills of Hampi, Nature Trails Ashoka Resort offers travellers a retreat where timeless heritage meets untamed nature. Set on the edge of Hampi’s iconic rock hills, the resort provides sweeping views of landscapes shaped over millions of years—once the grandeur backdrop of the Vijayanagara Empire. Designed around the philosophy of slow and immersive travel, the resort combines peaceful seclusion with convenient access to Hampi’s celebrated heritage sites.
Thoughtfully designed accommodation
The resort offers accommodation options tailored to diverse traveller needs, including Superior Rooms, Classic Rooms, eco-friendly Bamboo Cottage Rooms and a dormitory for group travellers. Open spaces, landscaped gardens and eco-inspired layouts encourage guests to slow down, reconnect and experience the destination authentically. A highlight is the signature hillside swimming pool—one of the longest in the region—overlooking hills and greenery, perfect for scenic and relaxing moments.
Dining experiences that celebrate local flavors
Guests can enjoy Archana, an open-air, eco-friendly multi-cuisine restaurant serving Indian, Chinese and Goan specialities, or Grills by the Pool, a relaxed poolside venue offering barbeque favourites and refreshing beverages against the backdrop of glowing hillscapes.
Curated experiences to explore Hampi
The resort encourages guests to explore Hampi’s many layers through curated experiences, including visits to UNESCO World Heritage monuments, Anjanadri Hill, ancient temples and forts, sacred water bodies, nearby villages and spice plantations, as well as nature walks and monsoon trails—each designed to deepen the connection with the land, its stories and rhythms.
Versatile venues and modern facilities
Nature Trails Ashoka Resort also offers versatile spaces for meetings, celebrations and indoor events, along with scenic poolside venues and expansive open-air lawns ideal for weddings, anniversaries and social gatherings. Additional facilities include landscaped gardens, complimentary Wi-Fi, parking, 24-hour front desk assistance, room service and doctor-on-call support.
Thomas Cook leadership insights
Mahesh Iyer, Managing Director and CEO of Thomas Cook (India) Limited, said: “India’s domestic travel continues to showcase a growing interest in culturally rich destinations that offer meaningful engagement with heritage, nature and local traditions. With the addition of Nature Trails Ashoka Resort, Hampi, we are deepening our focus on experience-led stays that encourage slower, more immersive travel. Hampi’s powerful blend of history, mythology and distinctive landscapes makes it an ideal destination for curating authentic, locally rooted experiences. This resort reflects the Nature Trails philosophy of thoughtful hospitality, where design, setting and experiences come together to create stays that are both enriching and restorative for today’s domestic traveller. Following our acquisition of Nature Trails last year, we have moved swiftly on an aggressive expansion agenda to tap the growing domestic tourism opportunity. This Hampi launch follows our recent opening in Rishikesh, with several more additions planned for the Nature Trails portfolio in the near term.”
