Evolve Back presents a series of expressive stories from our destinations. We hope that these stories encapsulating the lore of the land help foster a deeper understanding and connection between our guests and the places we call home.

Ilkal: Handlooms Rooted in Heritage

Published on: 22/01/2026 |Contributors: Rashmi Gopal Rao

A reflection of our rich heritage, Indian hand-woven textiles have been in existence since time immemorial. With almost every state home to a unique kind of handloom craft, handlooms are indeed a rich legacy of India. Ilkal, located in the Bagalkot district of Karnataka, a hundred kilometres from Hampi, is one such city that is home to the eponymous Ilkal sarees.

Life in the Sands: The Surprising Riches of the Kalahari

Published on: 12/01/2026 |Contributors: Sarah Kingdom

When many people picture a desert, they imagine endless dunes of lifeless sand, where scorching days and freezing nights drive all living things away. The Kalahari Desert in Botswana shatters that stereotype. It is not a wasteland but a vast, living mosaic of plants and animals, each perfectly adapted to one of Africa’s most challenging environments. Discover how this seemingly harsh landscape hides a remarkable abundance of life.

Peek into Coorg’s Culture at Madikeri’s Government Museum

Published on: 05/01/2026 | Contributors: Bindu Gopal Rao

Museums are always a great way to understand local culture and heritage, and the Government Museum in Madikeri does this in an ambience to match. For starters, the museum is in an 1855-built Roman-Gothic style church, and the museum itself was started by the government of Karnataka in 1971.

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