Live, Work or Retire in one of the world's most beautiful and affordable havens…
You look out of the window, past your gardener watering the garden... amidst the splendor of gardenias, hibiscus, and roses. A gentle and refreshing breeze drifts in from the shade trees, as your maid brings you breakfast in bed.
Where the air is unpolluted, the sky clear blue and the nights sparkle with stars. The climate is near perfect, with mild temperatures year-round. History and secluded beaches are within a few hours drive.
For a moment, you think you have passed on to heaven.

For your Body… for your Mind… for your Life…
There is another side to the world of politics and stock markets... It is a world of delightful alternatives. of opportunities for fun, pleasure, romantic discoveries and adventure.
Learn to sing & dance, paint the landscape, meditate... Write your memoirs… Let yoga and ayurveda rejuvenate your body and soul… Share experiences with the distinctive residents… Go for long walks…Bicycle through rolling hills dotted with picturesque villages…Trek into the mountains and virgin forests...
It is a world full of things you can do to and about a lifestyle that brings to you the entire world, with all of its rich, rewarding, exciting opportunities of sharing, caring and giving back…
As you evaluate your priorities this year in the pursuit of individual dreams, make a meaningful alliance with a world you will cherish. to issues of responsibility, sustainability and mutual cooperation. to cross-cultural and international understanding. to a nature-centered thinking incorporated into your personal or professional relationships. to the living platform supporting the foundations of past & future generations.
At Prakritik we intend to make sure you never have to think about the answer to the question again. Our philosophy is one of simplicity. It constitutes every facet of the Village. Most of all we encourage you to a lifestyle that ensures quality and freshness simply by taking the time to listen to your body. And we challenge you to a lifestyle that is real.

Located at 12.97° N 75.78° E in the Western Ghats at 3000-3500 feet above sea level, resides one of the most picturesque hills of South India.

Some call it "the Scotland of the East”. The region's cool climate and enchanting hilly terrain is a refreshing change from the mundane. The region boasts some of the best coffee and cardamom estates. Other specialties of this region include honey, oranges, pepper and vanilla. Popularly known as the Green Route, it is a sanctuary for nature lovers. It's home to 1200 species of birds endemic to Western Ghats found no where else in the world and a trekkers Paradise.
To get there… Some 220km from Bangalore, 180km from Mangalore, 120km from Mysore and 40km from the district head quarters, Hassan Airports… Hassan (under construction), Mangalore and Bangalore Road & Train… it’s a beautiful journey with plantations, paddy fields, jungles and deep ravines alongside… Air-conditioned buses ply at regular intervals… A ride on the Mangalore-Sakleshpur train is a trip through the marvels of nature and engineering with breath-taking views of verdant valleys with numerous endless tunnels, cascading waterfalls and hills nestling amid the Western Ghats.
Places to visit - There's plenty, starting with
Manjarabad Fort (1km) a short distance from Prakritik Village. This imposing structure was constructed by Mysore monarch Tipu Sultan in 1752, and is based at an altitude of 3,240 ft.
Bisle Ghat - (60km) offers spectacular views of the surrounding mountain ranges. The ghat borders the Bisle Reserve Forest, one of the country's most magnificent rainforests. Its diverse habitat is home to an amazing selection of flora and fauna, making it a must-see for nature lovers. It is also a great place for trekking and bird watching. The forest authorities have constructed several observation points which provide vantage positions to see the reserve's varied birdlife, or to simply sit back and enjoy the panoramic view.

Belur - This quaint hamlet is located on the Banks of the river Yagachi. Once the capital of Hoysala Empire, it is unforgettable because of its exquisite temples. The Chennakeshava Temple is one of the finest examples of the Hoysala style of architecture. It took 103 years to complete and the reasons are evident. The facade filled with elephants, episodes from the epics and sensuous dancers are awe-inspiring in their intricate workmanship with no empty portion. Inside are hand-lathe-turned filigreed pillars. The Kappe Chennigaraya Temple and the smaller shrines are worth a visit.
Moodabidri - an ancient center of Jain learning, is a small town 37 km northeast of Mangalore.

Halebedu - 17km to the east of Belur, are the scintillating temples of Halebedu, depicting the rich and cultural heritage of Karnataka. The Hoysaleshwara temple dating to the 12th century is astounding in its wealth of sculptural details depicting carvings of various deities, animals, birds and dancing girls. Yet no two facets of the temple are the same. This magnificent temple guarded by the Nandi Bull was never completed even after years of rigorous labour.

Shravanabelagola - (90km) One of the important Jain pilgrim centres, a 17 metre monolith sculpture of Lord Bahubali (Lord Gomateshwara), symbolic of renunciation of worldly possessions, is believed to be the world’s tallest monolithic statue. Thousands of devotees congregate here to perform the Mahamastakabhisheka - a spectacular ceremony held once every 12 years. This colossus is ceremonially anointed with milk, curd, ghee, saffron and gold coins. The last Mahamastakabhisheka was held in December 2005. The next Mahamastakabhisheka will be held in 2017.

Shettihalli - 40km) built by French Missionaries around 1860 the Holy Rosary Church was reportedly built with mortar and bricks and a mixture of jaggery and eggs. Standing tall in the water is it’s ruins in the backwaters of the Hemavathi Reservoir built at Gorur to develop agriculture around the neighboring towns. During monsoons, the water level rises submerging the entire church and only the spire is seen at times. The entire roof had caved in while part of the altar and the central nave still stand.