Thomas Cook India launches nature trails Ashoka resort in Hampi, Karnataka
Thomas Cook (India), a leading travel firm, through its experiential hospitality brand Nature Trails, has expanded its portfolio with the launch of its sixth resort, Nature Trails Ashoka, in Hampi, Karnataka, in line with growing demand for slow, mindful and experience-led travel among Indian travellers.
In a press statement, Thomas Cook (India) says that the new property adds to Nature Trails’ existing resorts at Durshet, Sajan and Kundalika in Maharashtra, Rock Valley in Goa and Rishikesh in Uttarakhand, further strengthening the brand’s presence across culturally and ecologically significant destinations in India.
The statement adds that nestled in Hampi’s dramatic, boulder-strewn hills, Nature Trails Ashoka Resort is positioned on the edge of the region’s iconic rock landscape, offering sweeping views shaped over millions of years and steeped in the legacy of the Vijayanagara Empire. The resort offers a tranquil escape while remaining within comfortable reach of Hampi’s celebrated heritage sites.
According to the statement, the resort features a range of accommodation options catering to diverse traveller needs.
A key highlight is the resort’s signature hillside swimming pool, one of the longest in the region, overlooking hills and greenery and designed for relaxed, scenic moments.
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The statement says that dining experiences at the resort 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 barbeque favourites and refreshing beverages against the backdrop of glowing hillscapes.
The resort also caters to meetings and celebrations, offering versatile indoor halls, a scenic poolside venue and expansive open-air lawns suited for weddings, anniversaries and social gatherings. Additional facilities include landscaped gardens, complimentary Wi-Fi, parking, a 24-hour front desk, room service and doctor-on-call support.
The statement adds that Nature Trails Ashoka, Hampi enjoys convenient access to key locations, including Gangavathi at approximately 3 km, Anjanadri Hill at around 10-11 km and Hampi at about 22 km. The resort is accessible via Hubbali Airport, roughly 170 km away and Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru, approximately 340 km away.
Mahesh Iyer
“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,” says Mahesh Iyer, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas Cook (India).
“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,” adds Iyer.