Evolve Back Kamalapura Palace Hallikere Village Kamalapura Post,
Hospet Taluk, Bellary District –
583221, Karnataka, India. www.evolveback.com/hampi/
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
Evolve Back Resorts
Shareholders
Closely held public limited company
Date of Creation
2016
Hotel General Manager
Mr. Joydeep Banerjee
Mr. Banerjee is a competent hotel professional with over 21 years of hospitality experience. Besides a degree in Hotel management, he has also completed his MBA.
He is presently the Area General Manager for Evolve Back Resorts and also heads the Operations at Evolve Back Kamalapura Palace, Hampi.
Hotel Positioning
Luxury Palace Hotel
Development Strategy
Launched in 2016, this new palace hotel has comfortably settled in and matured over the years. Our services and offerings are continuously upgraded to keep pace with the ever-rising standards expected by the global luxury traveler.
EVOLVE BACK KAMALAPURA PALACE
History & Story
Evolve Back Kamalapura Palace is located close to the historical ruins of Hampi, the capital of the erstwhile 14th Century Vijayanagara Empire – a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
This palace hotel was developed in keeping with the ‘Spirit of the Land’ philosophy of Evolve Back Resorts. Our team of architects headed by our Managing Director Mr George Ramapuram, drew inspiration from a research conducted by an international panel of eminent archaeologists to create this spectacular hotel that mirrors the ‘Vijayanagara Courtly Style’ – the architectural style of the Vijayanagara Empire.
The hotel endeavours to deliver a holistic Royal Vijayanagara Experience including the medium of creative storytelling to inform and educate our guests on the history and culture of this forgotten empire.
Date Renewal
The hotel was launched in 2016 and so, has not undergone any renovation.
Main Strengths, Special Touch
Evolve Back Resorts’ are renowned for their warm service, personalized attention and for enabling one to experience the spirit of the land.
Location
The resort is located just 4 km away from the UNESCO World Heritage site of Hampi.
Key sites/activities in the area
Group of Monuments at Hampi – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ruins of the capital city of the 14 century Vijayanagara Empire spread over 26 Sqkm.
Fun Facts
Located close to the Daroji Bear Sanctuary, the only Sloth Bear Sanctuary in India. An hour away from the community managed bird sanctuary – Ankasamudra. Home to the colourful Lambani community. Kingdom of the Vanaras or the monkey-men of the Indian epic – Ramayana.
Children’s Corner
A designated space for children’s activities with board games, table tennis, chess, etc., including a separate family pool, is available at the hotel.
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
• Number of suites: 37
• Number of Private Pool Villas: 9
• Number of rooms, (keys) in all: 46
• Vaidyasala (Ayurvedic Wellness spa)
• Infinity Pool for adults
• Fitness Centre
Corporate & Celebration Events
• Conference Room for top management meetings.
• Except in the case of Board Meetings, corporate events are permitted only when the entire inventory is booked.
Extra Notable Features
• Reading Lounge
• Gift Shop
Hotel and restaurant Awards
• Outlook Traveller Boutique Hotel Awards 2016 – Best Designed
• Top 25 Hotels — India at TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards 2019
• National Geographic Travel World Legacy Award – Evolve Back Resorts is the global winner of the category ‘Earth Changers’ – in recognition of their cutting-edge leadership in environmentally friendly business practice and green technology.