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Built in the Vijayanagara Royal Style, the Jal Mahals at Evolve Back, Hampi reflect Vijayanagara architecture at its luxurious best. Inspired by the Water Palace within the Zenana Enclosure, they are ideally suited for families or couples celebrating a special occasion.

Set within a lily pool, the Jal Mahals are the perfect amalgamation of historical style and modern luxury.

World Environment Day is a reminder that caring for the planet is not a single act, but a collection of small, meaningful choices made every day.

Across Evolve Back destinations, this commitment takes many forms. In Coorg, it lives in the shade of native trees and the protection of the region's rich biodiversity. In Kabini, it is reflected in our efforts to support conservation and coexistence with the wilderness around us. In Hampi, it finds expression in preserving cultural landscapes and nurturing local communities.

Today, we celebrated World Environment Day across all three resorts through a range of activities that brought together our team members and guests in a shared commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship.

Each destination is unique, but they are united by a common belief: that travel should leave places richer, healthier, and more resilient for generations to come.

This World Environment Day, we celebrate not only the natural wonders that surround us, but also the responsibility we all share in protecting them.

Birds of Hampi | Comb duck

The Comb Duck is a large, distinctive bird often seen on quiet wetlands, drifting across the water or perched in trees along the shoreline. The male is easy to identify by the prominent black k**b at the base of his bill, a feature that gives the species its name. His dark, glossy head contrasts with a clean white neck and body, while the wings show a subtle green sheen in good light.

Despite its size, it can remain still for long periods, blending into the dappled light at the water’s edge. Unlike most ducks, it nests in tree hollows rather than on the ground. Soon after hatching, the chicks leap down to the ground and make their way to the water.

Photograph: Vikram Nanjappa
Digital painting: Alok Ranjan

Art Shastra - showcasing Evolve Back's private art collection and the stories behind the canvas

Harmony and detail – two distinctive artistic values – stand at the heart of the Evolve Back experience where every resort is created with an understanding and ingenuity that befits each location, capturing its soul faithfully – much like a work of art.

As part of the second edition of Art Shastra, we were proud to host a gathering of twenty eminent Indian artists at Evolve Back Coorg, featuring, among others, S.G. Vasudev, Rameshwar Broota, Atin Basak, Goutam Das, Samir Aich and others. These maestros soaked in the magic of their surroundings to create individual masterpieces that now grace our private collection.

Title: Untitled
Artist: Sailesh BO
Medium: Wood

Watch the video in which Sailesh BO, explains the inspiration and stories behind his masterpiece.

Watch Video: https://tinyurl.com/5rb96c5v