Nature Trails, the experiential hospitality arm of Thomas Cook (India) Limited, has expanded its portfolio with the launch of its sixth resort, Nature Trails Ashoka, in Hampi. With this addition, the company continues to align its growth strategy with the rising demand for slow, experience-driven travel among domestic tourists across India.
Set amid Hampi’s striking rocky terrain, the resort offers travellers direct access to heritage-led and nature-based experiences. As a destination that once formed the heart of the Vijayanagara Empire, Hampi continues to draw visitors for its historical depth and distinctive landscape.
The property features a range of accommodation options, including Superior Rooms, Classic Rooms, Bamboo Cottage Rooms, and dormitory-style facilities designed for group travellers. Additionally, the resort provides amenities such as an open-air multi-cuisine restaurant, poolside dining, and a hillside swimming pool that overlooks the surrounding scenery.
The resort also enables guests to explore curated experiences, including visits to UNESCO World Heritage monuments, Anjanadri Hill, and nearby villages, while also offering immersive nature-based activities. Furthermore, the property supports social gatherings and intimate celebrations through indoor venues and expansive outdoor lawns.
Mahesh Iyer, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas Cook (India) Limited, said, “India’s domestic travel continues to 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.”
The launch of Nature Trails Ashoka in Hampi strengthens Thomas Cook India’s focus on experiential hospitality and reinforces its commitment to India’s growing domestic tourism market. As travellers increasingly seek immersive and culturally meaningful stays, the Nature Trails portfolio continues to position itself at the intersection of heritage, nature, and thoughtful design.
