Hampi’s Boulder
Striking boulder landscape,
Natural rock pools,
Rustic charm
Couples,
Solos,
Culture Seekers
Hampi’s Boulder is an eco-friendly property set amongst the boulder-strewn landscape close to Hampi, a village recognised for its spellbinding ruins.
The eco-aesthetic blends perfectly with the stunning surrounding nature.
If you are looking for a conventional, upmarket resort set-up, then manage your expectations. This resort is wonderfully rustic, and you should be prepared to embrace the homegrown, eco-friendly approach. As such, there is only one restaurant to choose from on sight. With this in mind, you are nevertheless guaranteed an authentic sense of Southern Indian culture.
The resort is set amongst organic vegetable gardens and mango plantations. It proffers impressive flora and fauna with a magnificent natural waterfall and bird watching excursions walking distance from the property. It is also the ideal place to relax by the natural rock pool or install yourself in the bamboo groves or sunset points to take in the peaceful surroundings.
The Rooms
Hampi’s Boulder is organised into cottages, all of which offer great views of either the landscape or the river. Some of the rooms are air-conditioned, others equipped only with fans depending on the preferences of the guests.
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