Vivanta by Taj - Madikeri, Coorg to Open in the Karnataka Rainforest
October 3, 2012 - Vivanta by Taj - Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the opening of Vivanta by Taj - Madikeri, Coorg on October 15, 2012. Adding to the rapidly expanding Vivanta portfolio, this hotel will be the 25th property to open since the brand was launched in 2010. Situated at an altitude of 3,800 ft. within 180 acres of subtropical rainforest, the hotel is set to be the ultimate retreat for nature lovers and sybarites.
Located four miles from the charming hillstation of Madikeri in South-Western India, the hotel offers panoramic vistas of the Western Ghats and imposing mountains that Coorg is famous for. Thanks to its secluded location within dense canopies and verdant valleys, the hotel brings organic luxury to Karnataka's scenic and rugged landscape.
Vivanta by Taj - Madikeri, Coorg's luxurious 63 rooms and villas have been built within an eco-conscious context to ensure the property is unobtrusive and respectful to the natural beauty of its location. Bricks and paints were hand-made on site using displaced soil. Natural river stones as well as recycled and restored wood feature extensively in the property's construction. Only CFL and LED lighting is used to ensure that the hotel stays true to its eco-sensitive narrative.
Luxury abounds with spacious villas offering exquisite design, impressive views and memorable touches such as fireplaces in each room. The Luxury Bliss Villas are spread over 3,300 sq. ft. each and come with a built-in indoor pool and a retractable sun-roof. Premium Temptation villas encompass 3,300 sq. ft. and have private swimming pools overlooking the valley, whilst the 9,000 sq. ft. Presidential Nirvana Suite offers three bedrooms, a swimming pool, private pavilion, its own courtyard and facilities for in-house dining.
The hotel will house a 30,000 sq. ft. Jiva Grande Spa. Located in the main lobby block, the spa delves down three levels of the rainforest. It offers stunning views of the landscape which lends a mystical aura from every treatment room. The expansive spa & wellness space sports private treatment suites with their own steam and showers, a relaxation deck, a wellness cafe (Dew), and the signature Jiva experience - the wood fired Gudda bath that draws from the local ethos of Coorg and is found in traditional households of the region.
Foodies can enjoy local Coorg specialties in style at the Nellaki Restaurant whilst the all-day Fern Tree offers breathtaking vistas. Dew, an innovative "Wellness Kitchen," ensures that health conscious guests can enjoy specially tailored cuisine. The bar, Hive, serves the finest of spirits and the signature Vivanta Fuse Cocktails. The bar and grill at the outdoor pool are a perfect place to enjoy evening sundowners. Green-fingered gastronomes can marvel at the hotel's extensive organic herb garden and learn to make home-made preserves at the on-site strawberry farm.
Guests can choose to swim in the climate controlled indoor swimming pool, or enjoy the open air pool in the woods and under the stars. Other rejuvenation options include meditation at the Buddha Garden, a saunter through the strawberry farm on premise, attending a cultural performance at the amphitheater, or enjoying private dining moments and an assortment of “motif” experiences that are uniquely Vivanta. With each Vivanta hotel we present signature experiences rooted in local destination cues. These Vivanta Motifs are a representation of the Vivanta philosophy of hospitality with an imaginative twist. During the course of their stay, guests can learn pottery and indulge in a therapeutic clay modeling session. Another exciting Motif is a chance to interpret an elusive rainforest with our “rainforest insider,” learn survival skills, have a go at winning the Vivanta Octathlon certificate apart from other interesting activities like slush walk, off-road biking, ravine crossing, zipline, camping and astronomy.
Coorg's cool climate and the hotel's choice of many activities make this the perfect spot for the energetic traveler. The surrounding rainforest is a hot-spot of biodiversity making it a must-visit for nature lovers. The lush canopies are home to over 350 species of flora and fauna activity-lovers can hike to Nishani Betta (the highest peak in Coorg), trek through coffee and cardamom plantations, go off-road biking or off trail camping with a barbecue savor the resort's private label line of Coffee or identify the star birds on premise.
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Work hard and play hard. Relax and energize. Ideate and confer. Evolve and transform. Revel in a spirit that presents the normal with an unexpected twist. Stylish and sophisticated, Vivanta by Taj delivers premium hotel experiences with imagination, energy and efficiency. Currently comprised of 24 hotels and resorts in India and the Indian Ocean region, Vivanta by Taj is represented across key metropolitan capitals as well as popular holiday destinations like Goa, Kerala, Rajasthan, Sri Lanka and the Maldives. Vivanta by Taj offers an imaginative, vivacious and stylish take on "cool luxury." With innovative cuisine, energetic spaces, unique motifs, the smart use of technology and experiences that seek to constantly engage, invigorate and relax, it appeals to the cosmopolitan world-traveler immersed in a sensory lifestyle.
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Established in 1901, Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces is one of Asia's largest and finest group of hotels, comprising 99 hotels in 56 locations across India with an additional 16 international hotels in the Maldives, Malaysia, Australia, UK, USA, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Africa and the Middle East. From world-renowned landmarks to modern business hotels, idyllic beach resorts to authentic Grand Palaces, each Taj hotel offers an unrivaled fusion of warm Indian hospitality, world-class service and modern luxury. For over a century, The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai, the iconic flagship has set a benchmark for fine living with exquisite refinement, inventiveness and warmth. Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces is part of the Tata Group, India's premier business house. www.tajhotels.com.
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