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Welcome to Tara

Rooms
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There are five double rooms with large
twin beds. Each room has its own bathroom with western toilet and cold water shower.
Each room has an area to sit outside under cover. Each room enjoys
equally commanding views
over the temples.
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Hot water is available throughout the day
on request.
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Food and Drink
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Mahesh and his father can arrange all
your meals for you. They are particularly adept at providing traditional
Kumaon food and can provide an astounding thali of daal, sabji, chapati and
rice for lunch and evening meal. Breakfast can be poori or paratha if you
like local food, or omlette and toast for more European tastes. Whatever
your dietary wishes, Mahesh will try to cater for you. Tea and coffee
available on request.
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There are also some Dhaba (small cafes)
in town. There is little in choice but great value Indian vegetarian food to
be obtained between 8am-5pm (from Rs20 for a huge thali or Aloo poori). Some
of the smaller Dhaba on the road out of town can make Chow Mein.
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Alcohol meat and eggs are not available
near to the temple for religious reasons. The nearest shop to purchase
alcohol is Panuanola about 10kms distance on the road to Almora.
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Entertainment
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Mahesh or his father may arrange for a
fire near the terrace in an evening where you can chat to other guests at
the hotel from all over the world and India. It is an opportunity to learn
more about Kumaon culture and other places to visit in the area. With
unpolluted skies, the absence of traffic and immense deodar forest,
entertainment is more natural and relaxed than typical hedonistic pursuits.
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Short treks are available without the
need of a guide and some directions from Mahesh and his family. Some
staggering scenery surrounds Jageshwar (see
Photos). There is also a longer 1
day trek to Binsar (see Activities).
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Prices
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October. Jageshwar is also busy during particular festivals e.g. Shivratri.
There may be some seasonal variation in price accordingly. One night full
board usually costs as little as Rs200 per person ($5/£3). Mahesh and his
father are scrupulously honest and hospitable, an
increasingly rare characteristic in India and the rest of the world.
Correspondingly, prices offered are honest and reliable at the time, and
very small compared to spirit of genuine welcome that greets you and the
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Booking
Booking is not usually required in low
season. <Contact details>
Photo Gallery
front view of guest house
front view of guest house
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