Taradale
Cottage
Ramgarh, Uttarakhand.
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The
Boutique Hotel Taradale Cottage is located 325.Kms
from Delhi, and lies in the sleepy hamlet of Ramgarh
in the north-eastern part of the Kumaon region of
the Himalayas. This relatively undiscovered but increasingly
popular destination is often termed as the fruit basket
of the picturesque Uttarakhand state because of its
sprawling peach, plum, apricot, apple & pear orchards.
The beauty of Ramgarh and its surrounding majestic
mountains, pristine Oak & Rhododendron forests,
crisp cool air and vast clear skies attracted several
industrial & royal houses to set up their estates
here. The peace & tranquillity of this place inspired
the likes of Rabindranath Tagore who penned parts
of his famous Gitanjali here.
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Mahadevi
Verma the prose & poetry writer built an abode
here which is now a museum. Narain Swami & Sri
Aurobindo also founded Ashrams in the vicinity. The
famous wildlife conservationist and writer Jim Corbett
stayed here while en-route to bag one of the man-eating
Tigers and has mentioned Ramgarh in one of his books
Taradale
cottage was christened after the illustrious aristocrat
& diplomat Major General 'Tara' Singh Bal. It
is situated in a fairly secluded spot overlooking
tree covered slopes and a verdant green valley or
'Dale' from which it derives the latter half of its
name . A three minutes easy downhill walk from the
road leads you to the property which is reminiscent
of the summer houses built during the British Raj
. The grey & white stucco facade, slanting tin
roofs, bay windows, verandas & balconies replete
with delicate Victorian trims lend an old world charm
to this home away from home.
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The
cottage is nestled in a small English garden, adjacent
to a patch of stately Pine & Deodar trees overlooking
the spectacular snow bound Himalayan peaks of Nanda
Devi , Trishul & Panchachuli . A quaint attic
is amongst the 6 well appointed bedrooms with en-suit
bathrooms and modern comforts. Colonial furniture
and tastefully done interiors, wooden ceilings and
fireplaces in every room welcome you. Personalised
and painstakingly done decor complete with old framed
prints , family photos and fascinating antique bric-a-brac
adorn the foyer, parlour & powder room. The Dining
room offers simple but delectable Indian & Continental
cuisine to savour and pamper your taste buds.
Taradale
Cottage is very committed at being an environmentally
friendly hotel. Although we have many more milestones
to achieve before we can be labelled as a completely
Green Unit, we have already taken the under mentioned
steps to ensure that we leave the least amount of
carbon footprints on our Mother Earth. We have pledged
to make our environment green, glowing and sustainable.
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Accommodation
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Six
well-appointed rooms
1 Twin room, 1 Attic Double Room, 3 Double Room,
1 Duplex Suite.
Guest Room Details
The uniqueness of the accommodation is that none
of the rooms are generic in nature. The attention
to detail, use of curiosities and interiors done
in cheerful colours lend an individual character
to the rooms. Each room is distinct with its Bay-windows,
an adjoining Veranda or Balcony or by a feeling
of expanse & sheer size.
The
Attic is by far the most charming of all the rooms.
Although spread over a relatively smaller space
and with a smaller bathroom, but its size is more
than amply compensated by the Spectacular bird’s
eye view that it commands of the mountain Ranges
and the Valley below..
Facilities
Satellite TV in Parlour, Running hot and Cold water,
All Indoor games available, Indian and Continental
cuisines. Verdant English garden, Wooden ceilings
and fireplaces, Parlour and Dining room. Telephone
in the foyer, Antique bric-a-brac adorn the cottage,
Books.
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Dining |
No
holiday is complete without good food. We at Taradale
Cottage understand the immense role that exquisite
food plays in invigorating our bodies and uplifting
our senses. We therefore pride ourselves in our
simple & wholesome, home cooked style food, made
mostly with fresh local produce. Delectable Indian
& Continental cuisines are served along with a smattering
of traditional Kumaoni specialities. Wake up to
bed tea with home-made biscuits and a refreshing
locally grown Tea brew from the only Estate in this
part of the world. Follow this up by a healthy English
breakfast served in the Sunlit Colonial Game Room
or in the front lawn. We also entertain requests
for an Indian breakfast if most guests desire the
same.
For
lunch revel in the aromatic, Indian delicacies which
can be catered to your taste from gentle to well
spiced flavours.
At
dinner time savour continental dishes such as various
baked recipes, cutlets, pies, au-gratin, pastas,
salads and succulent roast chicken & potatoes and
garlic bread. These are accompanied by delectable
tarts or delightful puddings.
Our
cook can also rustle up lip smacking snacks for
the evening tea or prepare sumptuous finger foods
which can be enjoyed with drinks around a crackling
bon-fire or Fire place.
We
do not serve Liquor but provide aerated drinks &
beverages. Meals & Snacks are served in the typical
English cottage styled dining room with its warm
interiors, or as al-fresco in the Courtyard with
its cosy seating amongst the wines & creepers. .
Excursions
Jungle treks or day picnics
Trips to Mukteshwar (25 Kms), Jageshwar (89 Kms),
Baidnath, Jim Corbett (119 Kms), Binsar (98 Kms)
and Kasauni (113 Kms), Treks to Tagore top or Maheshkhan
(11 Kms) Boating in Nainital (24 Kms).
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Leisure Activities
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Relax
with indoor games or books, Carom, Chess, Monopoly,
Plot Four, Checkers, Cards, Scrabble, Snakes &
Ladders, Croquet.
The salubrious climes of this 6500 Feet/Asl cottage
offers an idyllic sojourn. It lulls you to day dream,
unwind, introspect or simply lets your creative juices
flow while taking in pure oxygen. A collection of
books can be read at ease in front of a warm cracking
fire, or you can examine the scenery around you through
a telescope. Alternatively you can stay in touch with
the real world via a TV in the Parlour . It also gives
you an opportunity to watch the enchanting sunrise
while sipping a hot cup of tea or as dusk falls, enjoy
a bar-be-cue or bonfire while gazing at the stars
. Or simply relax and play one of the varied indoors
games on offer. And best yet just catch up on your
sleep.
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Those
of you interested in ornithology, this area is home
to an astonishing variety of birds and also rare Butterflies.
To explore your wild streak go for Jungle treks or
day picnics in the Maheshkhan forest and with a bit
of luck you might get to see the occasional Leopard,
Bear, Mountain Goat or Wild Boar. For the slightly
more energised you can go on long exhilarating walks
to Tagore Top, go boating in Nainital , Bhimtal ,
Sat Tal , Naukuchiatal , visit Mukteshwar or else
pay a day trip to the ashrams or temples of Jageshwar
& Baidnath.
Directions
Nainital 25 Kms, Pantnagar 69 kms, Kathgodam 46 kms,
Corbett 119 Kms, Ranikhet 58 Kms, Delhi 325 kms.
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Tele
: +91-11-41612107, 26823836. Mobile: 9810002772, 9910002772.
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