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7 best places to catch 20°C weather this May
If you’re looking for a cool escape in the South of India, Kodaikanal is among the few hill stations where temperatures dip below 20°C, although maximum temperatures remain between 23°C-25°C. The Tamara Kodai is a beautiful boutique hotel with a temperature-controlled pool.
Tamara Leisure Experiences receives Multiple International Travel Awards at Global Tourism Trade Fair - ITB Berlin
Tamara Leisure Experiences, a responsible hospitality group was recognised for both organisational and individual excellence by the PATWA (Pacific Area Travel Writers Association) at the ITB Convention in Berlin this month.
10 Best Luxury Resorts & Heritage Hotels In India To Spend A Lavish V-Day With Your Bae
180 acres and 3,500 feet above sea level make up the Tamara Coorg. This resort offers Luxury Cottages, Superior Luxury Cottages, and Suite Cottages, all of which are incredibly comfortable thanks to the exceptional amenities on offer. They also provide thrilling and amazing activities like trekking, plantation tours, woodland therapy, and much more.
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Three stone pastoral figures on the hotel’s porch commemorate Father Louis Saint Cyr, the priest of Kodaikanal’s first church, and his two devout followers. A marker of local history, they have become a favourite spot for photos among guests. The Tamara Kodai
Tamara Leisure Experiences: Following Sustainability To a T
Settled in the pristine hills of Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, stands a boutique resort: The Tamara Kodai. Enveloped by lush areas and canopied by overhanging trees, the resort mounts amid picturesque verdure. The Tamara Kodai is part of Tamara Leisure Experiences which operates three brands in India: The Tamara Resorts (luxury stays), O by Tamara (upscale business hotels) and Lilac Hotels (a mid-segment chain).
5 Utterly Romantic Resorts In Coorg For A Perfect Valentine’s
If staying at a lavish property is on your mind, you definitely need to check out “The Tamara Coorg”. This resort houses Luxury Cottages, Superior Luxury Cottages, and Suite Cottages and all the extraordinary amenities provided here make your stay super comfortable. The Tamara Coorg also offers exciting and incredible experiences such as forest therapy, plantation tour, trekking, and a lot more.
6 best places to visit in India this October
Stay at The Tamara Kodai, which is also hosting a carnival from 25 October to 3 November, with music, gourmet food and specially curated nature experiences. Expect culinary experiences focussed on food from southern India, walks to La Saleth Church and Vattakanal Falls, music gigs and even a luxurious champagne breakfast.
Destination weddings 2022: Check out these 5 resorts in India for a perfect dreamlike marriage event!
The Tamara Kodai, located in the highlands of Kodaikanal, offers a luxurious, heritage experience unlike any other. The breathtaking valleys of Kodaikanal are an apt destination to exchange vows of lifetime togetherness. Not only this, the Tamara Kodai has also inculcated sustainable technology in a bid to promote ethical tourism.
The Tamara Kodai is a perfect getaway for a family trip and is all about creating memorable experiences
A luxury heritage resort that dates back to the 1840s, this 53-suite property was once a rest house for the priests of Nagapattinam. Today, every aspect of this gorgeous hotel has been designed keeping in mind a keen sensitivity to the environment and the thriving biodiversity around it. This is the second luxury property in the country from the award-winning Tamara Leisure Experiences, and it enjoys a top spot on our bucket list of places to visit.
5 Top Eco Resorts In India For Conscious Travellers
One of Coorg’s best resorts, especially for the nature lovers, Tamara is a scenic hideaway and has in-house coffee, cardamom, and pepper plantations on the estate. The cottages in the luxury property are wooden which are built on stilts to minimise the use of wood.
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The Tamara Coorg is set amidst lush green forest of the Western Ghats. Being so close to nature is not an issue for the adults but could get a bit problematic for young children. So keeping the location and the terrain in mind, Tamara Coorg doesn’t allow children below the age of 12. Adults can get the best of forest trekking, forest bathing, and outdoor dining at The Tamara Coorg.
Hill resorts, hotels see surge in demand
One luxury resort company in the south, The Tamara, saw a growth of 16% from 2019 to 2022 in its Kodaikanal property. But its Coorg property has seen a growth of over 55% from 2019 to 2022. “ It’s exciting to see our hill station properties, The Tamara Coorg and The Tamara Kodai, almost fully booked for summer.
Diwali break 2022: 5 fun getaway ideas from Bengaluru for the weekend
Stay at The Tamara Coorg, a 56-key resort where you can brew a cuppa from scratch: pick the berries in season, and pulp, grade, roast and grind the beans to make your own blend to take home. Plus, there’s the Tamara Carnival featuring gourmet food, music and curated experiences from 25 October to 10 November.
#WorldEnvironmentDay2022 : Sustainability As A Catalyst For Business Innovation
Shruti Shibulal, Director, Tamara Leisure Experiences, and Co-Lead on World Economic Forum’s Sustainable Destinations chapter on what it takes to build for a forward-thinking, purpose driven organisation that is both agile enough to evolve inventively and resilient enough to navigate change
Make Memories This Father’s Day At The Tamara Coorg
What could be the best gift one can give Dads? It’s TIME!. We love our dads but in this hustle-bustle, we often fall short of spending quality time with them. As the clock is ticking towards Father’s Day and if you’re still wondering how to utilise time in the best way possible…
Celebrate Women’s Day at The Tamara Kodai or The Tamara Coorg
This Women’s Day, The Tamara Kodai, set high in the verdant hills of the Nilgiris in Tamil Nadu, gives you the perfect excuse to take a break from it all and relax. Make a booking for yourself, your girlfriends, or for the important women in your life and enjoy the indulgent line-up planned for you.
Tamara Leisure Experiences launches The Tamara Collaborative
Tamara Collaborative is aimed at bringing together brands with common objectives to drive the importance of sustainability. Keeping in line with its philosophy of responsible hospitality and memorable experiences, Tamara Leisure Experiences has launched The Tamara Collaborative, an initiative to bring together brands that share the Group’s vision and sensibilities.
Here's why Shruti Shibulal's Tamara Leisure is looking at the expansion route
For Shruti Shibulal, the last fiscal (FY22) was a good one. “With international travel dropping, many people spent a lot of money on high-quality domestic travel,” she says. As CEO & Director of Tamara Leisure Experiences, the pandemic was a challenging period but the growths story is not just back but she is going aggressive on expansion as well
Earth Day: Stays and resorts in India that promote conservation tourism
Lush greenery, aromatic coffee, cardamom and pepper plantations, stunning streams and gushing waterfalls are what await you at this resort. The place is nestled in the hills, allowing you the opportunity to rediscover the joy of being in nature.
Shruti Shibulal: ``There is good demand from domestic tourists for wellness and treatment``
Business travel is coming back, as is travel for weddings and MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions), says Shruti Shibulal, founder of Tamara Leisure Experiences Pvt. Ltd. Hospitality brand Tamara Leisure Experiences is looking to cash in on the post-Covid boom in domestic tourism, by spreading to more locations.
The idea of luxury in hospitality has changed: Shruti Shibulal
Many assumptions were proven wrong during the course of the pandemic and it has caused a rethink. Hygiene has become the focus for the industry in terms of customer experience and there is a bigger focus on cost rationalization in terms of design, and keeping the fixed costs down, says Shruti Shibulal.
Embrace nature’s hug and get lost into the enchanted forest here
It was only a matter of split seconds, the visibly lush green forest was now all white and cotton-y. That’s the thing about hills they say, the weather changes in a fraction of a second. And here I was at Ayatana Coorg to witness nature’s marvel unfold right in front of me while I sipped on my coffee.
O by Tamara Resorts launches ‘Raksha Initiative’
O by Tamara, a property owned by The Tamara Resorts, has introduced ‘Raksha Initiative’, a comprehensive safety and hygiene measures in the wake of Covid-19 pandemic. These measures are prepared in accordance with the directives of the WHO and the Ministry of Health at the Centre and the States.
Tamara Hospitality to invest ₹350 crore to open four hotels in Tamil Nadu, Kerala
Hospitality group Tamara Leisure Experiences Pvt Ltd plans to invest ₹350 crore to open four hotels in the luxury and mid-segment categories in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, in the next three years. The Group, which has 800 keys (rooms) across its hotels in India and Germany, aims to have 1,000 keys by 2025
Tamara Launches 5-Star Hotel In Thiruvananthapuram
Hospitality player Tamara with properties in Kodaikanal, Coorg and Bengaluru, has made an aggressive foray into the Kerala market with the launch of their 5-star hotel O by Tamara. The hotel is the perfect destination for business and leisure, and boasts the biggest hotel Convention Centre in the state capital, at Aakulam.
Coffee experiences within hotels have had an image makeover, leading to higher ROIs
Coffee is a brew that luxury hotels experimented with even before they veered to the high tea experience. At The Tamara Coorg, located within a lush coffee estate, guests can pluck the berries in season, pulping, blending and roasting the beans to make their own blend.
5 things to know about the Neelakurinji in Kodai
With the travel season on its peak, travelers who aim to visit down south want to miss no chance to sight the beautiful blooms of the Neelakurinji in Kodai.
Tamara Coorg Is A Paradise For Nature-Lovers
Mist dripped from the rain-soaked leaves and the surrounding emerald forest reflected a dozen shades of green. The song of cicadas blended with the sound…
The Tamara Coorg – Weekend Getaways
Last weekend, we were invited for a experiential at a luxury resort – The Tamara Coorg. They were launching a flavor fest, and the menu was curated by Chef Abhijit Saha and his team…
Flavour Fest at The Tamara Coorg
A couple of weeks back I was invited to The Tamara Coorg, this multiple awards winning resort offers a bouquet of tranquility and luxurious experiences that has enough…
Century-Old Building Has Been Turned Into A Luxurious Retreat & Everyone’s Calling It Old Monk
A luxurious colonial bungalow located atop a hill and beaming with a glorious history that dates back to 1840s, is what is drawing people to the sleepy town of Kodaikanal…
Tamara launches luxurious property in Kodaikanal
Leisure Experiences has announced the launch of their new luxury property in Kodaikanal. The inauguration was held in Chennai with members of Tamara Lesiure Experiences in attendance…
Old monk retreat is now Kodaikanal’s newest getaway
What’s better than waking up to the sound of birdsong and the smell of fresh pines? Waking up to the sound of birdsong and the smell of fresh pine in a luxurious colonial bungalow…
Tamara Leisure launches luxury property in Kodaikanal
Tamara Leisure has launched a luxury property in Kodaikanal. The Tamara Kodai, as it is called, has 53 suites of French provincial design…
Tamara launches luxurious property in Kodaikanal
Tamara Leisure Experiences recently launched their luxury property in Kodaikanal. The inauguration was conducted in Chennai with members of Tamara Lesiure Experiences…
The Tamara Kodai Has The Perfect Mix Of Heritage And Luxury
The Tamara Kodai offers world-class heritage accommodation and luxury experiences in the heart of the Hills of Kodaikanal…
Tamara Leisure Experiences Launches The Tamara Kodai
The Tamara Kodai comprises 53 suites, each with large balcony, living room, and an attached bathroom. Each suite features wooden floors, colonial interiors, room heaters…
Tamara Leisure sees room in mid-segment hotels
Tamara Leisure Experiences sees a big opportunity to grow in the mid-segment hotel business by tapping religious centres, tier I and II locations….
Tamara Leisure Experiences Launches its Second Luxury Property
The Tamara Kodai offers world-class heritage accommodation and luxury experiences in the heartof the Hills of Kodaikanal…
Tamara Launches Resort In Kodaikanal
Tamara Leisure Experiences has launched its newest property in the Tamara brand of resorts. La Providence is a colonial building historically known to be one…
The Tamara opens 53-suite property in Kodai
The Tamara Kodai is the newest addition to The Tamara brand of luxury resorts. It is located in the historical La Providence in Kodaikanal in Tamil Nadu and offers 53 suites…
Sets up luxury heritage resort in Kodaikanal
Shruti Shibulal-promoted Tamara Leisure Experiences Pvt. Ltd. will be adding 400 rooms in the next few years.
The Tamara Coorg, Yavakapadi Village in India
The Tamara Coorg in Karnataka redefines luxury with cottage-style villas built on stilts that overlook the verdant greens of the Western Ghats. Cocooned among 180 acres of a lush coffee plantation, the resort is secluded and allows you to break away from the urban chaos.
We’re on track to reach 1,000 rooms mark by 2025
Hospitality venture Tamara Leisure Experiences Pvt. Ltd is gearing up to launch its second luxury property, in Kodaikanal, as it looks to diversify into upscale business hotels & expand in the mid-segment hospitality space.
The Tamara Coorg promises a sense of harmony & serenity
The southernmost edge of the state of Karnataka is home to Kodagu or Coorg, a land known for its land-owning, martial people, the kodavas (anglicised as Coorgs).
The Elevation Spa at The Tamara Coorg Awarded
Created in 2005, the Asia Spa Awards recognises leaders in Asia’s dynamic hospitality industry, making this prestigious accolade a benchmark for quality…
कॉफी के शौकीन हैं तो ये विडियो आपके लिए है
भारतीय दक्षिण राज्यों के पहाड़ी इलाकों में कॉफी का उत्पादन किया जाता है। कर्नाटक राज्य में सबसे अधिक कॉफी का उत्पादन किया जाता है।
Going beyond the cuppa at The Tamara Coorg
If you were to make a list of the most romantic resorts in the country, The Tamara Coorg would most certainly make the cut almost everytime.
Immerse yourself in the greenery of Coorg
As we drove back to our resort, Tamara Coorg, 10 km from the palace and located in the village of Yevakapadi, melancholy thoughts dissipated as the beauty of Coorg suffused our senses.
Yoga Temple at The Tamara Coorg
Inspired by the concept of the garbha griha or a sanctum sanctorum, the Yoga Temple, the first of its kind in India will be a secular meditative
Shruti Shibulal on her luxury hospitality venture
Shruti Shibulal studied chemistry in college and then jumped lines to work at Merrill Lynch’s private wealth division, but something was clearly missing. It was this missing something that pushed Shibulal into entrepreneurship.
14 getaways for coffee lovers in India
Brew your own cuppa at The Tamara Coorg, a 56-key resort. Guests can pluck the berries in season, before pulping, blending and roasting the beans to make their own blend to take home. If that sounds like too much effort, lounge…
Experience Ayurvedic sojourn at The Tamara Coorg
The ancient science of life, ‘Ayurveda’, which is proudly considered as the wealth of India, is the secret of positive health and fitness. Its a legacy that has been passed through centuries.
Luxury Admist Nature
The gentle whiff of coffee makes its way into my room, filling my senses with the promise of a delightful day as I stretch myself rolling over.
A Real Taste of Coorg
As I gently drift into my memories of the tranquil and uplifting Kabbinakad coffee estate which is home to one of India’s top 20 honeymoon destinations – The Tamara Coorg.
Head to the Karnataka hill station for an eco-friendly vacation
The word ecotourism immediately brings to mind picturesque hill stations, riverside cottages, tree-top houses, hotels, resorts and guest houses in coffee estates, where one can spend time at leisure.
I would like to have 1,000 rooms by 2025: Shruti Shibulal
In the last two years, Shruti Shibulal, the 31-year-old daughter of Infosys co-founder SD Shibulal (whose personal wealth is estimated at $1.02 billion), has seen a shift in her life—both personal and professional.
Love is in the Air
As we left Bangalore we were prepared for a relatively warm couple of days at The Tamara in coorg. We slept through the first half of our journey bypassing most of the city traffic.
Shruti Shibulal – the queen of niche hospitality
Whether you are looking for a beautiful resort nestled in the countryside of picturesque Coorg, or a cozy serviced apartment in the heart of Bengaluru for a business trip, or an eco-friendly business hotel in the backdrop of Kerala’s lush greenery, one of the hotels or resorts…
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