Ramgarh Bungalows
Recommended & pending a personal visit by our
travel writer
On the foothills of the Himalayas, The Old Bungalow built in 1830, and The Writers' Bungalow in 1860, are beautiful masterpieces located in the fruit basket of the Kumaon region. These heritage structures once housed the British and Indian officers as well as their wives. Many writers and thinkers have been drawn to the beauty of Ramgarh: Sri Aurobindo and Narain Swami established ashrams, Rabindranath Tagore wrote some of his major work-even contemplating founding Shantiniketan here! From May to September the orchards by the Writers' and Old Bungalows hang with Apricots, Plums, Peaches, Pears and Apples.
Neemrana properties and Bungalows at Ramgargh in particular lend themselves perfectly to the lazy traveller. They are not located in the “hotspots” of the country. The properties tend to be out of the way, middle of nowhere, with not much to do but take in the nature and enjoy the warm service.
Other than the Neemrana properties and some local villages, Talla Ramgarh seemed to be virtually untouched by tourists. Not surprising because there aren’t tourist spots (temples, forts, and in the mountains there are always popular “points” from where you get views). You are free to walk along the different paths, including the main roads, without cars passing you in high speed spewing smoke into your face. There are several other walking trails through the mountains, and down further into the valley.
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