Purab Kohli

OT Which is your favourite hotel in the world
Purab Kohli Nothing fancy, but a place steeped in history as well as mythology. I discovered the Kishkinda Heritage Resort, Anegundi (from Rs 2,400 kishkindaheritage.com) near Virupapur Island in Hampi quite by accident. And I fell in love with it. The resort is styled as a simple village stay. You can pick a cottage depending on the number of people in your group. You can cook your own meals or eat in their restaurant.

OT What&rsquos the USP of the resort
Purab Kohli Definitely the view It is just across the Tungab&shyhadra river from the Hampi ruins. What else can you do but stare It is ex&shypansive &mdash spread over 8 acres surrounded by beautiful hills. The water cascading down the rocks, the paddy fields, the splendour of nature all around &mdash it is a sight for city-burnt eyes You could go for long walks in and around the estate or walk to the Hampi ruins. You could go boating in the lake nearby or just sit with a bucket of hot milk with some jaggery in it, in the courtyard of your cottage and watch the world go by. There is also the Kishkinda water park for restless kids.

OT Are the people friendly
Purab Kohli The staff go out of their way &mdash guiding you to explore Hampi via roads less travelled or teach&shying you to bargain at souvenir shops. 

OT What if I want more than a bucket of milk
Purab Kohli They have two restaurants &mdash one that serves vegetarian fare and the other for meat eaters, and both boast of a multi-cuisine menu. But obviously local fare is the best. I had the best dosas at their south Indian café. Ask the cook to teach you how he makes the most amazing upma that doesn&rsquot go stale and remains spongy for an entire day

OT When are you going there again
Purab Kohli I wish I could go there every month I have been trying to get them to allow me to build my own cottage there.