Vivanta by Taj - Madikeri hotel and spa is set to open in the rainforests of Kodagu, India later this month.

Located 7km from Madikeri, the resort is spread across a 180-acre rainforest with 62 rooms and villas.

There are five luxury Bliss Villas that occupy more than 3,300sq ft (307sq m) each and feature an indoor pool and a retractable sun-roof. The 9,000sq ft (836sq m) Presidential Nirvana Suite has three bedrooms, a swimming pool, a living pavilion, a separate spa pool, and a central courtyard equipped for in-house, bespoke dining.

The resort houses a Jiva Grande Spa spread across three 'levels' of the rainforest. Treatments at the spa include a range of Indian therapies, scrubs, wraps, meditation and facials.

The spa also offers ayurvedic treatments and 'gudda' baths, using water heated over an open fire. The signature Jiva experience involves a traditional massage with the Jiva signature blend, followed by a hot water bath in the gudda.

Other spa facilities include a climate controlled indoor swimming pool, an outdoor open-air pool, a meditation space at the Buddha Garden and a strawberry farm.

The hotel has a range of dining options including Ferntree, an all day diner offering alfresco dining options; Dew, offering healthy eating options and Nellaki, serving south Indian dishes.

The resort will also have a 3,200sq ft (300sq m) banqueting hall, a library, an activity centre and offer cookery lessons.