ETW Staff – New Delhi
Located on the banks of river Kaveri, Amanvana Spa Resort is a premium luxury resort in Coorg. Among resorts in Coorg, Amanvana has the most intimate view of the river. The location of Amanvana makes it the perfect place to enjoy the picturesque beauty of Coorg.
The hillstation is famous for its trekking spots. One of the highlights of Amanvana is the fascinating trek to the Eight Islands.Guests are accompanied by a resort guide along lush green forests, rare bird sanctuaries and beautiful streams which are the major attractions of the journey.
The bungalows at Amanvana have been designed with meticulous attention to detail and a perfect sense of harmony. With scenic views of the river, these aesthetically pleasing bungalows come with a private lawn, a lotus pond and a reading nook. There’s also a special ‘moon light’ in the ceiling to bring an air of enchantment to storytelling nights. The rooms have green dots on the light switches which when activated an overhead beam will light up like the moon behind the clouds to give an ethereal ambience.
Amanvana believes in ecological sustenance and the bungalows are decorated with banana fibre blinds which are hand-woven by the Women’s Weaver Society at Sathnur in Karnataka.
The flooring of the bungalows at Amanvana are handmade tiles sourced specially from Athangudi in Tamil Nadu. These tiles are hand casted in a unique process using local soil. These beautiful Athangudi tiles are in the colours of red (earth), Yellow (sun) and Green (flora and fauna) and are a heritage product that was used largely in the Chettiar Mansions of Tamil Nadu in the past. The charm of Athangudi tiles lie in their vibrant colour and feel when you walk barefoot in the bungalows.
The bathrooms at Amanvana are clad with stone to enhance the naturalistic design of the bungalows, and also feature luxury tubs, white brick walls and sky lit ceilings.
The spa at Amanvana takes a 360-degree approach to wellness through a wide range of treatments, all administered by expert, well trained staff. Worth a mention is the Coorg Coffee Scrub. The Coorg Coffee Scrub is a specialised therapy created from finely ground local coffee beans, handpicked from the resort’s very own coffee plantation. Guests may also complement their massage with the special spa cuisine.