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Stories from Evolve Back Dholes: Whistling Hunters of Kabini: The boat rocked dangerously as most of us rushed to lean on the side nearest to the river bank. Our Naturalist whispered clearly, “At eight o'clock position on your right.” A few of the senior citizens on board were puzzled by the instruction and fumbled when the rest raised their binoculars for a better view. Words: Preanka Roy Photographs: Vikram Nanjappa #EvolveBack #Kabini #Spiritoftheland #StoriesfromEvolveBack https://lnkd.in/gMxzrbmA

Poems in Stone | Elephant Stables & Lotus Mahal, Hampi | Evolve Back Resorts Evolve Back, in association with Sourabha Rao (writer, poet, ardent lover of the arts, and cofounder at Owletter Creations), is proud to present a series of short films, scripted and narrated by Sourabha, titled Poems in Stone, on the monuments of Hampi. Evolve Back takes great pride in creative collaborations with artists, photographers and writers who share our passion for the nature, culture and people of our land. We believe that a shared reverence for the creative process makes working together a rewarding experience and results in some outstanding and groundbreaking work. #EvolveBack #Hampi  #Spiritoftheland https://lnkd.in/gar2Wrh7

Kabini in Motion Presenting ‘Kabini in Motion –February 2025’, a monthly roundup of wildlife sightings from Kabini. Stay tuned for monthly releases. #EvolveBack #Kabini #Spiritoftheland #Kabiniinmotion https://lnkd.in/gW7rEJCi

International Women’s Day On International Women's Day, we salute the extraordinary women from our neighbourhoods – the unsung heroines of rural India who are breaking the mould and overcoming the odds to ensure their families' well-being and prepare the next generation for a changing future. This photograph of a mother from the Kadu Kuruba community of Kabini, helping her daughter get ready for school, celebrates the inherent dignity and resilience of our rural countrywomen. #EvolveBack #InternationalWomensDay #Spiritoftheland #Coorg #Kabini #Hampi #Kalahari

Evolve Back Hampi was proud to host the ‘Pearl of India - 2025’ vintage car rally, organised by Hero–ERA, an esteemed organisation specialising in historic motoring. A host of vintage beauties, dating back to the 1920s, covered a total distance of 6,000 kilometres in a 20-day journey across India. Evolve Back Kamalapura Palace was the perfect choice for their stay in Hampi and provided a fitting backdrop to complement these beautiful pieces of automotive art. Photographs: Hero – ERA #EvolveBack #Hampi #Spiritoftheland

Stories from Evolve Back ‘Anura’: An Amphibian Aubade - There is a ‘somewhere’ that exists between land and water. A place where the ability to live and breathe in and on both these elements. An ability that belongs to the hopping, egg-laying, moist- and wrinkly-skinned, astral-eyed, four-legged amphibians. One which can be only witnessed in awe by the two-legged, much bigger mammals that we humans are. Words: Sourabha Rao Photographs: Santosh Saligram #EvolveBack #Coorg #Spiritoftheland #StoriesfromEvolveBack https://lnkd.in/ge4ueChW

Stories from Evolve Back Seven Things to do in the Kalahari Desert: Wild and remote, the alien-like landscapes of the Kalahari boast fascinating geographical features, incredible wildlife and vegetation, and unique cultures. There are many things to see and do there. Here are just some of them. Words: Sara Essop Photograph: Ralf Ellerich – Wikimedia Commons #EvolveBack #Kalahari #Spiritoftheland #StoriesfromEvolveBack https://lnkd.in/gYxpy6X8

Stories from Evolve Back Sri Purandara Mantapa - A hall that echoes the raagas of devotion: In the heart of Hampe stands a pavilion whose stones echo the music of history, mythology and devotion across the arc of time. The Purandara Mantapa, literally ‘Purandara Pavilion’, is an eloquent structure of stone pillars without walls. All structures in Hampe speak – of a time of unbridled architectural prowess, artistic plenitude and cultural wealth, but the Purandara Mantapa sings. Words: Sourabha Rao Photographs: Vikram Nanjappa #EvolveBack #Hampi #Spiritoftheland #StoriesfromEvolveBack https://lnkd.in/gWDh-add

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: Anwar Khan Medium: Oil on Canvas Size: 84 cm X 171 cm Watch the video in which Anwar Khan, explains the inspiration and stories behind his masterpiece. Watch Video: https://lnkd.in/gZTQJung #EvolveBack #ArtShastra #Spiritoftheland #Coorg #Kabini #Hampi #Kalahari

Stories from Evolve Back Where Tuskers Swim and Coracles Float - The Kabini River winds its way through the heart of South India’s wild, a shimmering thread that connects two iconic national parks: Nagarahole to the north and Bandipur to the south. It also forms a natural boundary between Karnataka and Kerala, a line drawn on maps but invisible to the elephants, otters, and villagers who live along its banks. Words & Photographs: Gowri Subramanya #EvolveBack #Kabini #Spiritoftheland #StoriesfromEvolveBack https://lnkd.in/giRNYfDK