We had a very nice stay at Evolve back Coorg. It's a very big and beautiful property with three restaurants. They offer a lot of activities throughout the day - really enjoyed the tractor ride through the plantation and coffee tasting. We had a private pool villa - the luxury of having private pool, specially in Covid times, is really great. My daughter used to start and end her day with the dip in temperature controlled pool. The staff was also very friendly and surprised us with a cake for our anniversary.

This is simply the Most memorable holiday experience I have had, in my entire life. Period. If you are a couple, this is The spot to go to.

(No, this isn't the Only holiday I have had. I have been to maybe a dozen countries and seen some fairly beautiful places, but this still took the cake in terms of what a great holiday should offer).

The cottages are spectacular (I spent a few days at the Lily Pool Cottage, and a couple at the Heritage Villa). Why did I move between? The first has a fantastic lily pond pool (all for yourself, private, fully walled and facing a beautiful green forest - hello couples!), but it wasn't temperature-controlled. So in September, it was cold for us. The Heritage Villa had a temperate controlled pool.

Nevertheless, the houses are Instagram-centers of excellence. They have rustic old-school architecture with brass handles, gorgeous wooden interiors etc, and yet interlaced with All the upscale tech from centralised air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, app-based room service, dynamic menus for daily food on a website and more.

Oh, and the food. My God, the food. I wish I could share photos of the dishes.

They have 3 restaurants and you can pick one each day based on what you would like that day - each with a different theme.

The food in each? Delectable. Amazing pizzas, Sizzlers, tandoori tikkas, fabulous breads (Naans, akki rotis, peshawari tandoori naans, Lemon cakes, Coorg-y styled coffee desserts). They also make signature dishes that they have created and experimented on - their pollo tart, soups served inside a large bun (Yes, the bun is edible), Biranj (it is Biryani done a unique Afghan style) and so much.

Words won't describe this place. There are coffee walks, museums, activities like plantation tours and yoga retreats - it is Built for relaxation.

There is a spa - Oh Lord. Really, they honestly invoke the lord before starting it and when they are done it looks like they released a djinn from inside of you and your body has reached eternal bliss. Magic done in Ayurvedic massage therapy. I cannot insist on it more.

Go. Spend 4-5 days. You barely would ever think of your job, your family or even yourself. You will be in a state of complete bliss. Take that break. You deserve it! :)