How To Get Here !
By hiking: You need to follow the green dotted route from the static map. This route to Prakriti is 12 kilometers from Sundarijal Bus Park, climbing over the steps passing through Shyal Mati Water fall, Mulkharka Village ( Karma Hotel) , Bhajjyu tole, Turn eastern direction from Bhajyu tole and continue walking passing Thulo Chaur, along the pristine Nagmati River and to Hille Bhanjyang. From Hille Bhanjyang, its half km downward walk towards east to reach Prakriti Resort.
In case you are driving from Kathmandu, park your vehicle at the enclosed Baghdwar School compound or Melamchi drinking water office and then hike to Prakriti.
By Jeep: You need to follow the red dotted route from the static map It takes one hour to travel the 18 kms along the Jeep track, starting from Bahrah Chowk ( Gaishain Kunda gate) which is half km before Sundarijal Bus park) and passing through Bagmati River bridge , the Melamchi Drinking Water Office , National park ticket counter, Mulkharka village ( Karma Hotel) and through the fire line of Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park until you reach Hille Bhanjyang. From Hille Bhanjyang, its half km downward drive towards east to reach Prakriti Resort.. The road is not suitable for ordinary cars.
By mountain bike: This is a challenging but rewarding way to travel, with stunning views. Allow 2-3 hours for the mostly uphill biking trail. Either follow the hiking trail or the Jeep track.
Drive and hike: Drive over the black top road for about 90 minutes through Boudha, Sankhu, Jhule, Jarshing Pauwa, Bhote Chaur, Jaise village and pass the tea farm and trout farm over the dirt road. Park your vehicle at the enclosed trout fish farm compound and hike for one hour to reach Prakriti. You can see the static map also.
Way to Prakriti Resort
Present condition of the road from Sundarijal to Dhaap Pokhari ( Bagmati Water Dam area) & nearby Prakriti Resort. Finishing of Smooth and wide gravel road type but no cars can be driven as yet due to remaining few rough spots. Motorbikes , jeeps and small buses are good enough.
Excess road description to #PrakritiResort ( Hibung) .
Sundarijal is 12 km distance from Kathmandu and Prakriti resort is 18 km from Sundarijal. The route follows from Chabahil, Baudha , Jorpati , KMC college and to Bahrah chowk ( Goshain kunda gate) which is half km distance before Sundarijal bus park. You need to turn right (the start of red marking route in the map) from this Bahrah chowk and proceed until you cross Bagmati Bridge. As you just cross the bridge , you will notice two roads , follow the one on your left hand side and proceed till you come to Melamchi Drinking Water office. Make entry right into the gate of Melamchi Drinking Water office and come out from the other end to join the a narrow road towards your right side. After short driving through and between the houses , you will notice a steep, narrow rough road going uphill. Just continue driving until you come across the National Park entrace. The entry fee is Rs 150 per person for Nepalese citizen and Rs 1000 for foreigners. Rs 500 for jeep and car. This type of rough road continues to remain the same for about half kilometer more until you come to Karma hotel which is located at the bottom of Mulkharka village. You find three junction road here. There is also a trekking route over the steps that go to Chisapani and Prakriti Resort. The motor road at this area is wide and much smoother. Turn right and drive straight towards the eastern direction. Do not take left hand side route when you see two small crossing roads on your left as you proceed little further. These two roads go to Mulkharka village. After short a while you will notice a small brook with a bridge. Continue driving for about 45 minutes more through the forest of National Park, Jhule and few tourist shelters by the road side until you come the platu with 4 road junction called Hille Bhanjyan. Here you will notice a small tourist shelter with tea shop and a toilet beside. You will also notice couple of signages indicating Prakriti Resort, Hibung, Chisapani , sundarijal , Nagarkot , Dhaap, Tea farm and Trout fish farm etc. Just aside to the toilet, there is a route of 500 meters going downhill that leads you to Prakriti Resort. You will see from distance a small village type houses with black roof top. Again, as you drive down hill, take a left hand side route nearby small water channel. The right side route goes down to tea farm and fish farm. You can park your car right within our parking area .
Ps : Low clearance cars below 200 cc and long body types are not advisable to drive throgh this road.