MUMBAI, 5 March 2026: Indian travellers are increasingly choosing slow, experience-led holidays and destinations that offer a deeper connection to nature and history.
In line with this evolving trend, Nature Trails — the experiential hospitality brand by Thomas Cook (India) Limited — expands its portfolio, adding to its existing five resorts (Durshet, Sajan and Kundalika in Maharashtra, Rock Valley in Goa and Rishikesh in Uttarakhand) with the addition of its sixth resort, Nature Trails Ashoka in Hampi, Karnataka.
Situated in ancient boulder-strewn hills that define Hampi’s dramatic landscape, Nature Trails by Thomas Cook – Ashoka Resort offers travellers a soulful retreat where timeless heritage meets untamed nature.
Set on the edge of Hampi’s iconic rock hills, the resort enjoys sweeping views of landscapes shaped over millions of years—landscapes that once witnessed the grandeur of the Vijayanagara Empire. Designed around the philosophy of slow and immersive travel, the resort offers a peaceful escape while remaining within comfortable reach of Hampi’s celebrated heritage sites.
The resort features accommodation options catering to diverse traveller needs, including superior rooms, classic rooms, eco-friendly Bamboo Cottage Rooms, and a dormitory designed for groups. Open spaces, landscaped gardens and eco-inspired layouts encourage guests to slow down, reconnect and experience the destination in its most authentic form. A key highlight is the resort’s signature hillside swimming pool—one of the longest in the region—overlooking hills and greenery, ideal for relaxed, scenic moments.
Dining experiences include Archana, an open-air, eco-friendly multi-cuisine restaurant serving Indian, Chinese and Goan specialities, and Grills by the Pool, a relaxed poolside setting offering barbecue favourites and beverages.
Guests are encouraged to explore the many layers of Hampi through curated experiences, including visits to the 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.
Nature Trails by Thomas Cook – Ashoka Resort, Hampi enjoys convenient access to key locations, including Gangavathi (3 km), Anjanadri Hill (10–11 km) and Hampi (22 km). The resort is accessible via Hubli Airport (170 km) and Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (340 km)s.
Thomas Cook (India) Limited Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mahesh Iyer said: “India’s domestic travel continues 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. The 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.”
(Source: Thomas Cook India)
