Room Information Directory
Dear Valued Guest,
We extend to you the warmest welcome to Prakriti Resort & Organic farm. We are delighted to
have you with us and look forward to making your stay an enjoyable and memorable one.
Please take your time to read the items in this folder regarding specifics about your room,
information about Prakriti Resort & Organic farm and a guide to activities on offer in and around
the Resort.
If there is any way in which we can be of assistance to you, please do not hesitate to let one of
our friendly staff know.
At the completion of your stay, we would appreciate it very much if you would kindly take the
time to fill feedback in our Facebook, Instagram or website page and share with us any views
you have about the resort, our staff and your stay here. Your feedback is invaluable to us and we
draw upon it to improve our Resort and services. However, the biggest compliment that you can
give us is to recommend us to all your friends.
We thank you heartily for your continued support and wish you a most pleasant stay and most
importantly we look forward to welcoming you again.
On behalf of everyone at Prakriti Resort & Organic farm, thank you for your time.
OUR SERVICES AND FACLITIES
Restaurant and Meals
∙You can wine and dine at your leisure in our rustic dining hall which has floor sitting and
chair sitting options. Also feel free to eat out side in one of our beautiful courtyards. We
have an extensive A la Carte menu featuring Continental, Chinese and local delicacies.
Large groups are catered for with our mouth watering buffet. Take advantage of our
Chimney bar, where you can make your own BBQ and order drinks from our huge
variety of alcoholic beverages/ cocktails to toast with your friends and family members.
Meal Time:
∙Breakfast: 8 am to 10 am
∙Lunch: 1 pm to 3 pm
∙Dinner: 7 pm to 9 pm
∙Bonfire, and bar BBQ: 5 pm to 10 pm
Our restaurant/Bar/fireplace will close at 11.00 pm.
Lunch Box
∙Lunch Box is available for your convenience, should you plan to partake in one of our
hikes or day trips. To order your lunch, please notify the restaurant the previous evening
and a delicious hearty packed lunch will be ready for your departure the following day.
About our Accommodation
Sleeping arrangements
Room
∙ Should you need extra blankets or pillows please do not hesitate to ask, we are more
than happy to supply them for your comfort.
∙ Most of our rooms are supplied with twin beds (two single beds). Please kindly note that
double beds can be provide on request, please inquire at reception.
Room Heating
∙ Please note that the small Electrical heater and Electrical bed mattress are provided in
your room. Take a time to plug it in to the power socket and turn on the switch before
you come for dinner. But, importantly please switch off both the appliances before
going to bed.
∙ To keep the bed more warm, Hot water bags can be supplied upon request.
Hot Water:
∙ Solar heated hot water is featured in the room shower. The solar panels have been fixed
behind the building. It takes two minutes to flow hot water when you turn on the hot
water tap.
∙ If you should experience lack of hot water supply or any other problem, please contact
one of our staff.
∙ Please kindly be aware that our water comes from the limited supply, we appreciate
your consciousness when it comes to the length of your shower and the amount of
water that you use.
Drinking Water
∙ The drinking water found in your room is pure natural spring water which has been
boiled and filtered and is safe to drink. If you still require bottled mineral water you can
purchase it from the restaurant.
Tea , Coffee and Cookies
∙ You will notice in your room the facilities for making tea and coffee. These are for your
convenience so please feel free to use them. Should you require more sachets, do not
hesitate to ask at reception or the restaurant. This is a complimentary service.
Room Service:
∙ We regret to inform you that we do not have room service.
The toilet cistern system/ Commode
∙ Our toilet flushing system confuses some of our guests. It takes a few minutes for the cistern to
fill up after use, so please give some time for it to do so before you try flushing again.
∙Please do not dispose ladies sanitation pad or any plastic materials into commode as it clogs the
drainage system. Please dispose it into the waste bin.
Doors and window (Bugs and Mosquito’s Protection)
∙ Please note that all our rooms have fly netted window to prevent bugs and mosquitoes,
but kindly keep the door closed all the time as to keep bugs / mosquitoes out of your
room, especially when the lights are on during the evening and night time.
∙ Located on the bedside table or dresser you will find a plug in bugs /mosquito repellant
for your comfort. Plug it in to the power socket and turn on the switch for protection
against mosquitoes / flies. The appliance works best when doors and windows are
closed.
Room decorative items for sell:
∙ Those guests wish to purchase any of our decorative items kept in the guest rooms are
also available for sell. Please contact our reception.
Wi Fi Internet
∙ A high speed Wi Fi internet connection is available in entire area of the resort. You need
to sign-in to the strongest signal area just by typing pass word or scanning the QR code
placed behind the main door.
Electricity
∙ The electricity voltage/ power supply is 220 volt, connected with our own transformer.
∙ We also experience power failures and load shedding; we do have a backup generator to
supply power. However, we do not use generator at night.
∙ Should the need arise, you can find a torch on your bed side table and candles and
matches are also provided in the drawer. Please be careful while lighting up the candles.
Valuables Storage
∙ In your own interest, we advise you not to keep your valuables such as passports, sums
of money and other items of importance in your room. Safe deposit / Lockers can be
arranged at the reception. Please note that the management or hotel staff will not be
held liable for the loss of money or other personal valuables kept in the rooms or
elsewhere. Meanwhile, it’s not that we doubt our staff.
Check in and check out
∙ Check in time is 1 pm
∙ Check out time is 12 pm
(Late checkout can be arranged on request. Please inquire at reception as to whether your room is available for late
check out.)
Wake Up Calls
∙ Wake up calls can be arranged for Sunrise viewing. Please the let reception know the
evening before. Leave your room number with them and the desired time you wish to
be woken up. As there is no phone system in your room, you will be woken up with a
polite knock on your door.
Sunrise Himalaya Viewing.
The Himalaya is undoubtedly the biggest draw card to Nepal. This immense natural wonder that
stretches the country from East to West provides some of the most memorizing and enchanting views
that are guaranteed to give you the memory of a lifetime, not to mention some very spectacular
photographs to take home.
At sunrise, a white mist descends on the valley bellow, and as the peaks emerge with the sun from the
darkness, they appear to be floating above a sea of cloud, providing one of the most unforgettable
views. As the day light broadens the views expand to encompass the surrounding environment of lush
greenery, forests, scattered villages and the terraced paddy fields of the foothills. Finally, when the sun
dips towards the horizon, a blue haze covers the darkening valley and the towering peaks rise up out of
the foreground, their glistening peaks glowing with the sun in shades of pink, red and orange before
fading away to a mystical outline with the onset of night.
The best time for viewing the mountains is undoubtedly at sunrise and sunset. The time varies according
to the season but our staff will wake you up accordingly and escort you to the viewing point just above
the resort. Alternatively, equally as good views can be seen from our dining room and courtyard or from
your very own room as well!
Our knowledgeable staff will be able to point out and name the mountains for you, on an exceptionally
clear day you might be able to spot the tiny form of Mount Everest, thought it is over 100 km away at the
Yoga/ Seminar Hall
∙ Our cozy Shivapuri hall has a size of 880 square feet space where we host for yoga,
retreats, Seminars or workshops. The hall is absolutely peaceful; it offers a great view of
lush Shivapuri jungle and panoramic views of the Himalayan ranges.
Library
∙ Take advantage of the resorts library of books to fill in your peaceful days. Feel free to
take a book to your room or our courtyard to read and return it when you have finished.
Security
∙ For you own safety and peace of mind, we have a night watchman who does regular
rounds of the grounds at night time. If you experience any problems and need assistance
please wait for him to come round or call out for help instead of trying to find you way
down to the reception in the dark. However, we have no security issues as such. If
there is any emergency please call us for help at the number 9820113872
9801041897.
For assistance on any of the above matters please ask one of our friendly staff at the reception.
Trekking, Hiking & Exploring around Prakriti
The area Immediately around Prakriti itself offers splendid opportunities for short and less
trout farm, Nagmati River or the tea estate. Alternatively, you can take a leisurely walk around
the serene Lake (Dhaap Pokhari) – birds and wild life that inhabit the area or even the cheese
factory in Chisapani.
Guide Service
∙ A free of charge guide hire service is offered to our entire guest for Nature walks, hikes,
and Organic garden tours. ]
1 Dhaap Pokhari: Dhaap Pokhari was once a wetland famous for various types of bird watching &
wildlife experiencing activities is now converted into a dam. The esteemed project has
constructed 24 mts. high dam to increase water flow in Bagmati River. The dam would store 8,
50,000 cubic meters of water and would be released at the rate of 400 liters per second during
dry season. This ongoing project is being carried out by High Powered Committee for integrated
development of Bagmati Civilization and is under the finance support of ADB-bank with budget
of Rs 520 million which includes upgrading of the access road.
To reach Dhaap Pokhari , it is 1.5 kilometers far from our resort. The hike is fairly easy except for
the first ten minutes, hikers need to hike up the hill and after that the journey is smooth which
follows through the national park route. The hike is mostly preferred before or after having
breakfast as one can watch birds along the way.
2 Bird watching Hiking: Experience the 3 and half hours hike with stunning scenery and
excellent views of snow capped mountains, serene lake, and river. One of the most interesting
hiking routes would be surely a walk around the serene Lake (Dhaap Pokhari) and proceeding
downhill to Sindure Jhyang by the crystal clear Nagmati River and hike back to Prakriti Resort.
With a range of easy to moderate walks, this would suit most to the nature lovers – Birds and
wild life that inhabit the area.
3 Chisapani & Cheese Factory: One of the famous destinations for hikers/trekkers near
Kathmandu is Chisapani hike. It’s a small hill station and the entry point for trekking to Kakani,
Nagarkot, and the Himalayan region of Langtang and Helambhu. The small hamlet commands
breathtaking views of the Himalaya mountain range from Annapurna in the west to the Everest
region in the east. Despite being famous for mountain views it is also famous for its cheese
production as they have their own cheese factory where our guest can have a bite of yummy
organic cheese produced and sold by them. Unfortunately during the 2015 earthquake all the
hotels & houses were destroyed & the guests visiting Chisapani can still see the ruins of the local
houses and hotels. From our resort its five kilometers far passing through Dhaap Pokhari and the
route comprising of plain terrain which takes about three hours hike to reach Chisapani and
come back.
4 Nagmati River: Take one hour of hiking from our resort following the route via Hille Bhanjyang
and into Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park. This gradually descending hiking trail leads you
through an old growth Oak forest and a spell binding Rhododendron jungle and up to river
Nagmati. The river Nagmati is so clean flowing from the areas of Dhap Pokhari . Taking the hike
chirping and river water splash. It takes you one hour and fifteen minutes to come back to the
resort. Those guests who want to visit all the way to Mulkharka village; it takes further one more
hour from Nagmati River.
5 Mulkharka Village: Shivapuri National Park is one of the unique parks in the world, in the sense
that not only natural wildlife, birds and plants inhabit the park, but a local community is also
located within the premises of park. This aspect of the park adds a fascinating cultural
dimension. Mulkharka village is entirely surrounded by the national park. The village spreads
alongside the trail. There are about 200 households and around 60 percent of the population
consists of women with majority of them engaged in agriculture. The remaining households
operate the tea houses and trekkers’ lodges along the trail.
6 Trout Fish Farm: One of the most popular activities which can be done near our resort is
visiting the famous trout fish farm which is one hour of downhill hiking and one hour fifteen
minutes of uphill return hiking. It’s famous for trout fish as many Kathmandu residents come to
take a bite of the freshly caught trout fish from the farm. Our guest can get the experience of
catching the trout fish from the farm via fishing nets, barbeque them in our resort or eat it in the
restaurants of the fish farm. Along the way to the fish-farm one can witness the traditional
lifestyle of Gurung village residing near the fish farm.
7 The Everest Tea Garden: Bhotechaur is well known for the tea garden (known as Everest Tea
Garden) located in Hibung Village in Melamchi Municipality , Everest tea garden which is also
popular as “Mini Ilam” is one of the beautiful places near Kathmandu for short duration outing.
Mini Ilam is accessible by hiking route of 3 km from Prakriti Resort. Everest Tea Garden used to
be a trending traveling destination of the people of Kathmandu valley for Picnic, photo shoot,
refreshment visit as well as one night stays. Presently, the management of the Everest garden
has closed the entry of visitors for some safety reasons of the plants itself. The visitors are
allowed to view the garden only from distance apart.
8 Our Organic Farm: The easy walk through the wooden ladders laid over the farm should take
approximately one to two hours. Our organic farm is set alongside the resort and is constantly
evolving to produce fresh and healthy vegetables, fruits, herbs, spices and dairy products for
guest at the resort. Any of our guests interested to visit our farm could take a stroll around and
even pick up themselves some of the fresh vegetables and ask to cook for dinner. The resort is
aiming to achieve self-sufficiency through integrated and sustainable farming practices that
combine the cultivation of organic vegetables and other farm produces.
Other Hiking options around Prakriti Resort and Organic farm
9 Prakriti Resort –Dhaap Pokhari – Gurung Village- Hibung wada office – Kalika School-
Prakriti Resort – 3 to 4 hours.
11 Prakriti Resort – Hille Bhajyang – Sano Dhaap- Tinchule, Everest Tea farm – Trout Farm –
Prakriti Resort 3 to 4 hours
12 Prakriti Resort Hille Bhajyang – Jhule top- Manichud- Prakriti Resort- 5 hours
Short Hikes:
13 Prakriti Resort- Hille Bhanjyang- Khaja Ghar- Prakriti Resort- 1 hour
14 Prakriti Resort – Kaliaj Farm- Gurung Village- Prakriti Resort – 2 hours.
15 Prakriti Resort – Prakriti Farm House- Krishna’s Residence- Prakriti Resort- 1 hour
Hiking out from Prakriti Resort ( Hille Bhanjyang) :
16 Prakriti Resort- Gurung village- Trout Fish Farm- Tea Farm- Jyotishi Village – 2 and half
hours
17 Prakriti Resort- Hille Bhajyang – Sano Dhaap- Jhule Top- Jhule Bazar- 3 hours.
18 Prakriti Resort- Hille Bhanjyang- Sanodhaap- Jhule – Jarshing pauwa- Nagarkot -5 hours
19 Prakriti Resort- Hille Bhajyang- Nagmati –Mulkharka- Sundarijal 3 hours.
20 Prakriti Resort –Hille Bhajyang – Sano Dhaap- Jhule Top – Manichud – Bajra Yogini –
Sankhu- 5 hours
21 Prakriti Resort –Hille Bhanjyang – Nagmati- Mulkharka Top- Okhreni – Rohini Bhanjyang-
Baghdwar- Shivapuri peak- Nagi Gumba – National Park Office-Budhanilkantha -8 hours.
22 Prakriti Resort – Hille Bhanjyang – Nagmati- Mulkharka –Karma Lodge- Tharebhid- Nagi
Gumba-– National Park Office-Budhanilkantha -6 hours.
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Prakriti Resort and Organic farm
Our Eco Friendly theme & Sustainable Tourism approach
Resort & Organic farm or any other tourism products in Nepal. We sell our product combining
together with nature and natural beauty as well. Tourism business helps to safeguard the
environment as well as in return it generates revenue and livelihood. It has reciprocating effect.
At Prakriti Resort & Organic farm, of course we offer the finest of the above mentioned, but we
do so with more than just our own profit in mind. We take great care to sell our tourism product
ensuring that it creates as less an impact on the environment as possible and also that it creates
something for the community around us.
We are privileged in that our resort is surrounded by so much amazing natural beauty, rich culture and authentic Gurung rural villages. Therefore we strive to ensure that when we sell a
“tourism product” we are taking steps to safe guard our environment and generate revenue and
lively hoods for those living around us.
Prakriti Resort and Organic farm has been managed and operated as a joint effort of
Nepal Environment and Tourism Initiative Foundation (NETIF), tourism professional and a selected
team of villagers.
The resort is aiming to achieve self-sufficiency through integrated and sustainable farming
practices that combine the cultivation of organic vegetables and other farm produce alongside
the development of tourism and recreational activities.
NETIF is a non profit organization working in the field of environment and Tourism. It envisions
“a better environment for better tourism “. We all can imagine what a better environment for
tourism look like – a destination without pollution and waste, where nature and wildlife are
protected and where friendship, peace prevail among the hosts and guest, or a destination
where each tourist have a memorable holidays, local communities will have enough food,
shelter, dignity and tourism entrepreneurs will have enough business and security.
On the behalf of everyone at Prakriti Resort and Organic farm, we thank you for your time and
hope you will enjoy your stay with us.
Thank you for your time and please enjoy your stay with us.
About us:
Located in the lap of Shivapuri National Park at the altitude of 2000 m, the Prakriti Resort and Organic
farm aims to become an exemplary agro & eco-friendly hospitality service provider that provides unique
and personalized best-quality services to its customers by taking a human and nature-friendly
professional approach.
“To be a pioneer and premier hospitality business entity in the country striving towards excellence in the
achievement of customer satisfaction through creation and delivery of unique and personalized assorted
hospitality services.”
∙ To become an exemplary sustainable and eco-friendly hospitality business provider in Nepal
∙ To strive to provide unique and personalized best-quality services to its customers
∙ To promote internal and external tourism, to add socio-economic value to the society
∙ To enhance the stakeholder value by a human and nature-friendly professional approach that
exceeds the expectations of its customers.
∙ Conserving the local nature, the culture, the way of life and activities and sustainably utilizing
he same for the promotion of socio-economic status of the locals by generating quality
revenues.
∙ Maximizing the value of ownership of shareholders and contributing a part of it for the social
cause – thus fulfilling a corporate social responsibility.
Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park: Biodiversity hotspot of the Himalayas
Common Birds in SNNP: Nepal is a paradise for bird lovers and ornithologists with over 872 species (about 8% of the world
total) of birds. Among them almost 311 species are found in the Shivapuri National Park alone. Out of 311 Species found in SNNP, 117 are migratory birds. Some of the bird species that you are most likely to see whilst in the park include – Steppe eagle, asian Black Eagle, Mountain Hawk Eagle, Kalij Pheasant, Common Hill Partridge, Ashy Woodpigeon, Wedge-tailed Green Pigeon, Mountain Scops Owl, King Sher, Collared Owlet, Golden-throated Barbet, Bird of Paradise, Speckled Piculet, Crimson-breasted Pied and Rufous-bellied Pied Woodpeckers, Grey chinned Minivet, White-crested, striated, Rufous-chinned and grey-sided Laughing thrushes, Black eared Shrike, spiny Babblers, White Black vultures, Himalayan Groin, Beard vulture, Black vulture, Dark kite, Hen Harrier, Northern goshawk, Sparrow Hawk, Sikhra, and Common buzzard . The best times for bird watching are February, March and November/ December, though most species can be seen year round.
Common Mammals in SNNP:
The dense Alpine habitat included in the National Park is an important environment for many mammals. mammals. There are more than 22 species of mammals in SNNP. The major mammals found in the park are
Clouded Leopard(Pardofelis nubulosa), Leopard (Panthera pardus), Leopard cat (Prionailurus bengalensis), two types of Pangolin, Asam Monkey, Yellow-throated Martin (above species fully Protected), wild cat, Ghoral, Himalayan black bear, red Monkey, and Lungur Monkey (listed by IUCN and CITES ). Other mammals found in the park include Antelope, Monkey, Wild Boar, Barking Deer, Fox, Civet, Common Monkey, Rhesus Monkey, Indian Hare, Indian crested Porcupine, Flying Squirrel and many type of mice, rats and bats. The best time for spotting wildlife is around dawn and dusk. The SNNP Park is one of the unique parks in the world in that in addition to natural wildlife, birds and plants, a local community is also located within the premises of park. The Mulkharga, Chilaune, and Okhreni villages are entirely surrounded by the national park. This aspect of the park adds a fascinating cultural dimension.
Trees and plants in SNNP:
Since Shivapuri lies in the transition zone between subtropical and temperate climates, the vegetation Consists of a variety of natural forest types depending on altitude and aspects. There are around 1250 plant species reported in SNNP. Most of the areas below 1800m are covered with Schima castanopsis forest in which pines (Pinus roxburghii) appear on the southern dry ridges, with Utis (Alnus nepalensis) along the streams. A forest of oak species such as Quercus semicarpifolia and Quercus lamelosa mixed with rhododendron and a variety of orchids flourish on the northern slopes. A variety of medicinal plants and herbs are found at higher altitudes. Similarly, 129 species of mushrooms have been identified and catalogued to date within Shivapuri National Park.
Watershed & Wet Lands “Dhaap Simsars”: SNNP protects a vital catchment for the Bagmati, Bishnumati and Yashomati rivers.
This watershed is one of the main sources of drinking water for Kathmandu Valley. Every day, about 30 million liters (55%) of water is tapped from these rivers as well as from several other smaller streams. Water volume is seasonal and at its peak during the monsoon months of June to September. The wetlands also provide during a delightful landscape and suitable habitat for bird life and wild flowers. These wetlands are located at the walking distance of 15 minutes from Prakriti Resort.