The Fern Hotels & Resorts has launched Tapovana The Fern Heritage Resort, a heritage-themed forest retreat set amid coffee plantations and Western Ghats landscapes. The resort represents the brand’s continued expansion into experiential leisure destinations underpinned by eco-sensitive hospitality.
The resort is situated in the Agni Hanbal region near Chimmecool Estate and marries traditional Malnad architectural forms with modern comforts. Features include an infinity pool with a heated jacuzzi, an Ayurveda spa, fine‑dining venues, indoor entertainment areas, and luxury cottages and villas. Select accommodations offer private pools and valley views. Guest reviews on leading travel platforms average over four stars, noting service, design, and location.
Suhail Kannampilly, Managing Director of The Fern Hotels & Resorts, said, “We look forward to welcoming guests to a destination that beautifully integrates cultural legacy, thoughtful luxury and nature’s serenity. This property is a refined addition to our growing portfolio of distinctive getaways. With its deep roots in heritage and its tranquil setting in the heart of Karnataka’s coffee belt, Tapovana The Fern Heritage Resort, Sakleshpur exemplifies our commitment to providing unique eco‑sensitive stays.”
A rooftop lounge and wellness centre supports the resort’s design-led ethos. Guests can access curated local experiences such as heritage tours, guided nature walks and cultural programming emphasising regional traditions, in line with interpretive storytelling experiences.
Tapovana is the brand’s latest addition to its growing portfolio, which includes more than 100 hotels across multiple geographies. Minimalist sustainability features and community engagement initiatives remain central to its design ethos. The resort provides indoor recreation spaces, meeting venues and themed F&B outlets that highlight regional cuisine and foliage views.
We look forward to welcoming guests to a destination that beautifully integrates cultural legacy, thoughtful luxury and nature’s serenity. This property is a refined addition to our growing portfolio of distinctive getaways. With its deep roots in heritage and its tranquil setting in the heart of Karnataka’s coffee belt, Tapovana The Fern Heritage Resort, Sakleshpur exemplifies our commitment to providing unique eco‑sensitive stays. – Suhail Kannampilly
Sakleshpur, referred to as Karnataka’s emerging eco-tourism and coffee region, is gaining traction among leisure travellers for trekking, waterfalls and cultural heritage. Tapovana’s launch aims to support local tourism growth while offering a boutique experience rooted in the region’s environment and heritage.
The resort is built with a footprint that reflects its hill‑forest environment. It emphasises quiet wellness, slow‑travel experiences and design authenticity in a hill‑station context increasingly focused on sustainability and heritage preservation. Tapovana joins The Fern’s strategic push into destinations often overlooked by mainstream luxury hospitality.
This launch underscores The Fern Hotels & Resorts’ aim to blend experiential tourism with eco-sensitive design and local artistry. With Tapovana, the brand underscores its commitment to cultural relevance, elevated guest experiences and environmental harmony in Karnataka’s scenic coffee belt.
