Thomas Cook (India) Limited has expanded its experiential hospitality brand, Nature Trails, with the launch of Nature Trails Ashoka Resort in Hampi, Karnataka. With this addition, Nature Trails now operates six resorts across India, strengthening its footprint in experience-led domestic travel.
The brand’s existing portfolio includes properties at Durshet, Sajan and Kundalika in Maharashtra, Rock Valley in Goa and Rishikesh in Uttarakhand. The opening in Hampi marks the sixth destination under the Nature Trails network.
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New Resort Positioned in Heritage-Rich Hampi
Nature Trails Ashoka Resort is located amidst Hampi’s distinctive boulder-strewn hills, near the landscapes associated with the Vijayanagara Empire. Positioned on the edge of the region’s rock formations, the resort offers views of the surrounding terrain while remaining within accessible distance of key heritage landmarks.
The property has been designed around the concept of slow and immersive travel, offering travellers a setting that integrates natural surroundings with proximity to UNESCO World Heritage monuments and historic sites.
Accommodation and On-Site Facilities
The resort offers multiple accommodation formats, including Superior Rooms, Classic Rooms, eco-friendly Bamboo Cottage Rooms and a dormitory designed for group travellers. Landscaped gardens and open spaces form part of the layout, encouraging outdoor engagement.
A hillside swimming pool, positioned among the natural terrain, is one of the property’s central features.
Dining facilities include Archana, an open-air multi-cuisine restaurant serving Indian, Chinese and Goan cuisine, and Grills by the Pool, which offers barbeque options and beverages in a poolside setting.
The property also provides indoor and outdoor venues suitable for meetings and social events, including a hall and open-air lawns. Additional amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi, parking facilities, 24-hour front desk assistance, room service and doctor-on-call support.
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Access and Connectivity
Nature Trails Ashoka Resort is located approximately 3 km from Gangavathi, 10–11 km from Anjanadri Hill and 22 km from Hampi. The property is accessible via Hubli Airport at approximately 170 km and Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru at approximately 340 km.
Leadership Perspective on Expansion
Commenting on the launch, Mr. Mahesh Iyer – Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas Cook (India) Limited 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. 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.”
With the launch of Nature Trails Ashoka Resort, Hampi, Thomas Cook India strengthens its position in the domestic experiential travel segment and expands its Nature Trails network to six destinations.
