This stunning, all-villa resort is located on a plantation in the green hills of Coorg. All villas offer a private pool as well as flat-screen TV, fridge and tea and coffee facilities. Dining options include the open-air eatery Plantain Leaf, which is set amidst coffee and spice plantations, and features vegetarian cuisine; the Peppercorn, which overlooks a quiet lake and serves kebabs and grills; and the Granary, a luxurious, indulgent restaurant that evokes the genteel, bygone days of the British Raj. Amenities include a large communal pool and an exclusive infinity pool, a romantic coffee lounge and library, and an Ayurvedic Spa. Evolve Back Chikkana Halli Estate is a two-hour drive from Mysore airport.

Set in a 180-acre rainforest, the Vivanta by Taj � Madikeri lies amidst gentle hills and forests with over 250 species of flora, and a natural spring. The resort is designed with eco-friendly materials, allowing for a harmonious relationship between nature and luxury. The 63 cottages, suites, villas and rooms are inspired by Coorg-style houses, with sloping roofs, pillars and mundu mane, or open-to-sky entrances traditionally used by brides-to-be as a means of examining eligible bachelors from a distance. Each of the rooms feature all-day room service, flat-screen televisions with satellite channels, telephones, climate control, and mini-bars. Restaurants include the Fern Tree, an all-day eatery that serves Continental, East Asian, and south Indian cuisine; the Nellaki, which serves fresh, local produce and meats prepared in the local style; Dew, a healthy, organic eatery; and a poolside grill. Amenities include a climate controlled indoor swimming pool, an open-air pool situated under the stars, and a spa and wellness space that sports eight private treatment rooms, a relaxation deck, a wellness caf� and the Gudda, a wood-fired bath in an outdoor pavilion that ranks as a signature experience of Coorg.