Prakriti-The Retreat

A Serene Escape Prakriti Retreat Harsil is a hidden gem nestled in the breathtakingly beautiful valley of Harsil. My stay was nothing short of magical, thanks to the warm hospitality and exceptional service. - *Stunning views*: The retreat's picturesque location offers breathtaking views of the Himalayas and the Bhagirathi River. - *Comfortable rooms*: my room was cozy, clean, and perfectly maintained, with comfortable beds and modern amenities. - *Delicious food*: The retreat's kitchen served mouth-watering local and international cuisine, made with fresh ingredients and love. - *Warm hospitality*: The staff, led by the incredible Mr. Negi, went above and beyond to ensure my stay was memorable. Special Shoutout to Mr. Negi Mr. Negi, the hotel manager, deserves a special mention for his exceptional service and warm smile. He took a personal interest when I told about solo trek to sattal . He even called guide and bargained for the price . I felt so safe as he ensured that stay ,food ,warm water ,tea , everything was perfect. His knowledge of the local area and willingness to help made my trip truly unforgettable. ## Rating 5/5 stars Thank you, Prakriti Retreat Harsil, and Mr. Negi, for an incredible magical experience!

When we visited Prakriti, they accommodated our early check in request happily. Before even stepping into our room we thought of checking out the surroundings. A tiny pathway that led us to the backyard of the property, surprised us and how! The most pristine part of Bhagirirathi river, crystal clear waters were just few feet away from us. Later when we checked into our room, we were even happier to see that our room had a balcony offering the most stunning views! Our room provided wi-fi, Room heating (much needed in this area), hot water supply. As we had reached early we decided to gorge on some breakfast. We had piping hot aloo puri and parathas. Our remaining meals included a full fledged Punjabi meal for dinner and traditional Garhwali thali for the lunch next day. I would like to specially mention the Garhwali Thali which was outstanding! Made from the locally sourced produce our Garhwali Thali had Gahat ka Faana, Kaphali, Chhemi ki Daal, Kode ki roti, Chaunsa, Laal Chawal, Jhangore ki kheer etc. This thali is prepared on request and is available in two sizes (Full fledged Thali and a mini Thali) Apart from this one of the days when we wanted to drift away from the local food, we also ordered a Chinese are to our surprise that was really good too. The desi Chinese you need in that cold-cold weather! Tip – they also offer Jain food. During our stay Mr. Shyam, Mr. Rawat and the entire team was seamless in their service. They were proactive and went above and beyond to make sure we have a great local experience. At no point we felt that we are in a hotel-hotel. It felt more like a homely experience.

This resort has everything: location, comfort, peace and quiet, attentive staff, excellent vegetarian cuisine, and lovely views. We stayed four nights, with two adjoining rooms and a shared balcony between the two rooms overlooking the river. This gave us a lovely shared space that was private, so we sat out and chatted most evenings with the river flowing by below. The staff went out of their way to make our stay comfortable, and even cooked us meals more to our taste (reduced salt and lots of spice) - truly delicious! Overall, it was a memorable experience and we hope to come again soon.

I spent there 2 niin October 2024. It was awesome experience there. Rooms were very clean and comfortable. As well as washroom was neat and clean. Room heater was available. Location was superb, just at the bank of river Bhagirathi. Small apple orchard was there beside hotel. Service staffs were very efficient. They served very delicious food in that remote place. We enjoyed our stay very much 😀.

PROS:Good location, smooth service, friendly and efficient staff, tasty food, nicely appointed rooms and a wonderful view. We stayed 3 nights. Suggestions: Do place food cards in front of the chaffing dishes.. That would prevent guests from opening and reopening the lid to check what's inside. Also cools the food down. We did mention this to the staff. The white board at the entrance of the reception is always blank although it has some Pooja samagri kept below. Not sure what is the purpose. Im not sure if you offer room cleaning / bed making everyday/occasionally . It wasn't offered and we didn't ask but it would be nice if dust bins etc were cleared. Once we left the rooms there seems to be a system where the main switch of the room situated outside the room is turned off without informing the guest. We returned to find no power and thought that there was no main supply hence sat in the room without electricity till evening. Only when we complained did someone come over and turned on the switch situated outside the room! These are not complaints but mere observations. The staff more than made up by being accommodative and offering great service Thanks for a wonderful stay

Whatever I write about this place, the words won’t do justice. Each and every member of this resort is helpful and very dedicated in addressing even the tiniest concerns of the clients. The view from my room was very beautiful, I felt like I was in heaven.