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Evolve Back Kamalapura Palace, Hampi
Kamalapur (Hampi), Karnataka, India · Evolve Back · Grand Luxury
Evolve Back Kamalapura Palace rebuilds a Vijayanagara imperial fort-palace in stone beside the UNESCO ruins of Hampi: carved arches, paved boulevards, and Jal Mahal royal court suites with private plunge pools. Opened in 2016 (as Orange County Hampi), it runs historic expeditions into the 14th-century capital a few kilometres away. Forty-six keys. The Vaidyasala Ayurveda centre, an adult infinity pool and the Deep Mahal dining room sit on the palace grounds, and the hotel opened as Orange County Hampi before its rebrand.
- 46 rooms
- Opened 2016
- Neighborhood: Vijayanagara
- Rooms from 815 sq ft (76 m²)
About Evolve Back Kamalapura Palace, Hampi
- Monumental fort-palace inspired by 14th-century Vijayanagara imperial architecture, with stone-carved arches and paved boulevards.
- Jal Mahal royal court suites have private plunge pools.
- Bespoke historic expeditions into the UNESCO ruins of Hampi, a few kilometres away.
- Opened in 2016 as Orange County Hampi; rebranded Evolve Back. About 46 rooms.
- Vaidyasala Ayurveda centre, adult infinity pool, and Deep Mahal dining on the palace grounds.
History
Opened in 2016 as Orange County Hampi and later rebranded Evolve Back Kamalapura Palace, the resort recreates 14th-century Vijayanagara palace language: stone-paved boulevards, arched hallways, jharokhas, and stepped pools, drawing on the Zenana enclosure and Victory Palace. Jal Mahal royal court suites have private plunge pools. It sits a few kilometres from the UNESCO World Heritage monuments and runs naturalist trails and historic expeditions into the ruined capital.
The setting
6 km from Queen's Bath historic bathing chamber. 8 km from Hazara Rama Temple.
Restaurants and bars
- Deep Mahal — Restaurant · Indian
Amenities
- Infinity Pool (Adults only) and Family Pool
- Vaidyasala Ayurveda Centre for traditional wellness treatments
- Reading Lounge with an extensive collection on Hampi and local history
- Deep Mahal dining area and multiple themed restaurants
- Naturalist-led Nature Trails with over 200 identified bird species
- Hot Air Ballooning over the UNESCO landscape (seasonal)
- Jal Mahal royal court suites with private plunge pools
- Infinity pool (adults only) and family pool
- Vaidyasala Ayurveda Centre
- Historic expeditions into the Hampi UNESCO landscape
- Reading lounge on Hampi and Vijayanagara history
- Spa
- EV charging
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