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Prakriti Aalay is intentionally kept a car/vehicle free boutique eco property to maintain its natural habitat, to enhance health of guests by providing a pollution free environment and to respect guest privacy from the nuisance of honking/lighting/music of walk in guest and their vehicles. We have dedicated car parking area for our In-house guests with 24 hours cctv surveillance at the main road, just opposite to the resort. Guests need to trek/climb down around 50 meters from the main road/parking area to reach the picturesque foot bridge, which connects straight to the property. We emphasize that any guest with any physical disability, age, weight or any other reason, who can not climb down/up these 50 meters, they need to reconsider their booking with us. We are really very sorry that we are exhibiting partiality to access; but in order to keep the natural ambiance intact, we are taking this hard call to keep this resort as car free.Stay assured, in case of emergency, we have our 4*4 vehicle to reach the resort and transport to the nearest hospital on priority.



House Rules and Guidelines

Prakriti Aalay islocated in a tranquil and pristine setting amid the nature - surrounded by forest on one side, perennial stream of water on other while farms and fields in the vicinity. Looking at the ambiance of our property, flora and fauna in its surroundings, it’s imperative to keep it free from noise pollution and to maintain its natural form; hence playing loud music (Inside or outside), partying inside the forest orinsteam; and shouting inside the rooms, corridors and lounges are strictly not allowed. Our silent hours start at 10:30PM and runs till 6.30AM in morning and every guest is required to honour these to maintain complete serenityof the place and to show respect to the needs of other guests.

Prakriti Aalay is an Eco boutique resort, hand crafted and made using local material such as stones, mud, bamboos and recycled wood. Guest areas are free of any chemical polish, paint, tiles, ply and carpets to give them a completely pollution free natural environment. Hence to retain thistrue eco spirit and the traditionality, we request all our guest to respect the local architect, theme and material used. We request all our guest to not maltreat or damage (In any form) any of Prakriti Aalay’s asset, infrastructure, paintings

All our Superior rooms have a private balcony and all our Villas have a terrace on top, offering best view of snow-clad Dhauladhars, forest and the stream. We also have a very beautiful Yoga cum Meditation deck, low sitting smoking lounge and couple of other lounges to enjoy best views of Himalayas while listening to sound of water. Guests need to take care of themselves while venturing out to terrace through traditionally made wooden ladders or passing from lounge to deck through the foot bridge and while enjoying on open decks and lounges or using the swings in open or in their private balcony. Guest need to accompany their kids and need to be careful and vigilant all the time while in these open areas or enjoying swings to avoid any unwanted incident. Prakriti Aalay will not be responsible for any loss/damage caused because of the negligence or any over doing by any of the guests.

Prakriti Aalay is blessed with glacier fresh white-water stream on one side and forest on other, while we encourage our guests to enjoy the hike/trek through the forests, splash in the stream and explore the farms around. At same time, all guest needs to be aware that venturing into forest and river has its own risk and especially much higher if accompanied by kids and elderly. Kids are strongly advised not to venture/cross alone (without being accompanied by any responsible elder) into the forest, stream and onto the footbridge. During monsoon, all guests are advised to stay away from the stream to avoid any flash floods or sudden swelling of the stream. Prakriti Aalay will not be responsible for any loss/damage caused because of the negligence, wandering or any over doing by the guests in the forest, river or while crossing the foot bridge as guest need to make their own assessment of associated risks before venturing into these areas.

In order to serve you fresh; …always and all the time, our restaurant/s as a chosen way does not have any listedfull-fledged menu. We do not use deep freezers to store common gravy/materials, hence it is humanly not possible for us to provide a quick ala carte meal service, so all the guests are requested to place their order for fixed menu lunch or dinner in the morning (during breakfast) with our service staff. Of course, for your light snacks, tea, coffee, sandwiches, momo’s etc, our restaurant is available from 7am to 10pm.

Prakriti Aalay is a true green building designed and executed by multiple award winner Didi Alias Delia; …an authority in eco and vernacular construction, hence because of these sound eco practises followed in construction and in the running of the resort, we do not need central air conditioning system, as it is naturally insulated and ventilated. In summers if temperature or humidity is high for those few hours and for some of those just few days in afternoon, we have fans in rooms to take care and in winters we supplementoil heaters to make it cosier. Additionally, we have provided all weather air conditioners in our villa’s main rooms, superior deluxe rooms and in suits with mountain view to provide that extra solace and peace of mind.Still In case if any essential item is not placed in your room, please feel free to request our service staff for the same and stay assured we do not charge extra for these.

Although we have in room service, but in order to enjoy the freshness of authentic food, ambiance of traditional serving and to relish the overall feel, we request and encourage all our guests to take meals at our restaurant/s only

Our bar is going to be operational soon, really sorry till the time we do not serve alcohol or any alcoholic products

Bonfire is permitted in open and designated area only to preserve the sanity of adjoining forest and those of the flora and fauna. In case of rain or storm, hope you understand that these services will be suspended without pre-information.

Smoking in the rooms, common areas and at any other shared premises is not allowed at all; although you may use the abundant open and designated areas for your those carving smoking needs, if you still can’t control it even when in lap of nature.

We have a very wide of variety of flowers, local fruits and organic herbs and vegetables in and around the resort, while you can admire and click them but touching and plucking is strictly prohibited all around the place.

Although we are very private in our location and no trespasser is allowed into the resort, still we advise to take care of your belongings as prevention is better then cure and hence, we will not be not be responsible for any loss or theft of valuables in case left open, unsecured, un attended and vulnerable. Although, it has never ever happened here, so far.

While we understand the urge to do laundry when you are in such hospitable and homily surroundings with water stream flowing nearby, but doing laundry and drying any sort of cloth is strictly prohibited to maintain the decency of the resort. For your any of such needs, we do have in-house laundry service available and you can ask staff for it.

While using the library cum common indoor gamesarea, we urge to remove your footwear as it would be more convenient to use the low sitting arrangement there and once you are done, pl do not forget to keep the books and games in order to let the next guest enjoy.

Please do not dump any form of plastic (we really hate it) or any other waste in open or in forest or in the water stream. Pl also avoid throwing tissue papers, pads or anything in toilet which might block them, instead use dust bins, placed all around the property.

We are a trueEco resort and we take pride in saving and recycling many of the precious things, so pl contribute your bit to mother nature in case there is no needto keep the lights, fan, exhaust, tap, shower and ac on.

All our guests here at Prakriti Aalay want to enjoy their overall stay and the true experiences all around, so we expect and request all our guests to maintain a decorum during their stay; while respecting privacy and patterns of every other guest to maintain the overall theme of Prakriti Aalay “enjoy with the spirit of the nature”.

Prakriti Aalay is a paradise for bird watchers and for those who love hikes, walks and small treks. During these nature hikes, walks, farm and village visits, please respect local traditions and culture. In case you are tempted to take pictures of locals, their wards or their premises, it’s always good to ask for permission, it will surely help and probably you will get better moves and more pictures.

Most of the Prakriti Aalay is made of pure wood and we also have Pine Forest in adjoining, so lightning of candles or any fire items in rooms or outside (other then the designated areas) is strictly prohibited, without any relaxation for your own and our safety. Any damage caused because of any such activity will be quite high and will be charged to the guests.

Bathroom amenities are changed once they are exhausted; and we source these from one of the finest chemical free toiletry’s manufacturers. Linen and towels are changed on alternate days and not on daily basis (unless there is specific justified requirement).

Any soiling/spoiling of linen or any breakage of items in the property shall be liable to be paid directly by the guests as per the advised charges.

We suggest and recommend to keep your doors and window’s closed when you are venturing out of the room for sight-seeing, walks or hiking to avoid entering of birds or any other natural fauna as we are amid the mother nature and these all are our next door neighbours, unless you love their company.

Although it’s difficult to go through such an elaborate “House Rules and Guidelines” but in order to ensure a complete transparency and a tension free holiday to all our guests, we expect, hope and considered that that you have read and agreed on these “House Rules and Guidelines” and your booking with us is consent to adhere to these rules and guidelines. Still in case any of our guest do not honour and wish to flaunt non-compliance to these rules, Prakriti Aalay reserve all the rights to cancel or amend your stay and booking or to ask you to leave the resort; and at same time we will also charge the penalty for damaging, breaking, spoiling/soiling or disturbing any items or any guest of the property.

Rules and Guidelines are not to bind and scare you but to make your stay more enjoyable without worrying about the nuisances and to provide a holistic experience to every guest; so pl follow them and help us to make your stay a more relaxed one, a bit more enjoyable and a totally tension free.

Cancellation Policy

If cancelled more than 30 days, before the date of arrival: 10% of the Total Price of the Reservation will be charged/deducted.

If cancelled between 8 to 30 days, before the date of arrival: 50% of the Total Price of the Reservation will be charged/deducted.

If cancelled 0 to 7 days, before the date of arrival and in case of no show: 100% of the Total Price of Reservation will be charged/deducted.

We charge/pre authorise your card for the cancellation/reservation amount as per the card details shared by your respective online travel portal with us, from where you booked your reservation and knowingly shared your card details to get the booking done and as per your consensus to authorise/charge your card as per the cancellation policy, hence No separate approval for pre-authorisation of the card will be sought.