Stay at Tabo, Himachal

bijondhanbad · Jun 1st, 2008, 10:29

We shall be spending two nights at Tabo. Can any one give details of some hotels or govt guest houses to stay?

bijon

mousourik · Jun 1st, 2008, 10:59

Have you tried to search in google or HP tourism ?

Wikipedia :
There are a few hotels in Tabo, of which the Banjara Camps retreat is the most luxurious. Be prepared to demand a heater or freeze, as the temperatures plummet at night. There are other hotels and hostels at Tabo, including the monastery's own guest houses.
Tariff at Banjara Camps retreat :
Standard Double room Rs.4000
Standard Single room Rs.3600
Suite Rs.6400
• Child between 5 & 12 years (With extra bed) - All Retreats 1200
• Child below 5 years (No extra bed) Complimentary
• Third person - Triple occupancy - All Places except Kaza Rs.1800
The tariff is per tent/room for two on twin sharing and is inclusive of all meals and taxes.
The tariff does not include barbeque and adventure activities.
The driver/helpers are charged Rs.300 for food and Rs.100 for stay i.e. Rs. 400 per day.

For Reservations, Travel Assistance Contact:
Nivalink
A-205, Godrej Coliseum, Behind Everard Nagar,
Off Eastern Express Highway,
Chunabhatti, Sion, Mumbai - 400022.
Phone : 91-22-24042211 [Other contacts]
E-mail : banjara-tabo@nivalink.com
Office Hours: 09:30 AM to 06:00 PM

Some govt. rest houses :
Rest House Executive Engineer, HPPWD, Kaza 01906-222252 DBR-2
Rest House DFO, Forest, Lahaul 01900-222235 DBR-2

solo_trekker · Jun 1st, 2008, 11:26

Jesus...!
Look at those atrocious rates...!

The best option always remains the Monastery itself...!
The Monastery Guest House with its quaint wooden staircase and beams and huge glasses on the ceiling of the courtyard to let the natural light in beats everything else in Tabo...

If you are at a place like Tabo, might as well experience the charm of the Tabo Monastery Guest House itself...!

There are a couple of other hotels in Tabo too - all decent.

And the rates are ten times lower than what has been mentioned...

Just one thing - For food, at any of the restaurants in Tabo, be prepared to wait for an hour (on average) after you place your order... A good idea would be to place your order for dinner the moment you get back in the evening, and only then go to your room and freshen up... Then get back in time for your dinner...!

Cheers...!

Larsuld · Jun 1st, 2008, 12:33

Haven't been there myself but am also planning to go this summer..

My Lonely Planet from 2003 lists the gompa guesthouse prices as Rs 50 for dorms, rooms w/ balconies w/ view to the court yeard for Rs 250. Himalayan Ajanta Hotel, "peaceful and plesant" rooms w/ shared bathroom Rs 150. It says the best foodplace is Mount Everest Restaurant and Millenium Monastery Restaurant behind the gompa guesthouse. No phone numbers listed. Maybe try to contact the monastery at http://www.aarogya.com/tabo/contactus.html

I doubt prices in these places have risen to the heights of the Banjara Heights mentioned by Mousourik, but inflation is human nature! :-) I will probably go for staying at the monastery like Solo Trekker. Then you can definitely arrange for a monk to wake you up for morning puja etc. A nice way to start the day.

Best wishes
Lars

solo_trekker · Jun 1st, 2008, 12:49

I have a confession to make...

After being forced outta bed by my travel-mate from Spain, the two of us rushed out to be in time for the morning prayers inside the main Monastery...

And I managed to sneek in a pic on my digicam with all those monks praying...
A No-No in the Monastery...

Penance...! I promise that on my next trip...!
And I know I shall be forgiven...!

Cheers...!

Larsuld · Jun 1st, 2008, 13:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by solo_trekker

Penance...! I promise that on my next trip...!
And I know I shall be forgiven...!

You certainly will if you bring a few copies of that mysteriously, miraculously materialized photo!

In most gompas I visited in Zanskar photography was allowed. But I tried to refrain from taking pictures with flash when I was near frail old thangkas/paintings. By the way, a warning about "Morning" puja - I attended one near Padum, I thought it would be an hour or so, but it lasted almost 6 hours! So you may get more than you ask for!

But was my most memorable experience from that entire summer.

Not a good photo, but does document my viewpoint for that long puja and the fact that the abbot didn't exactly delight in my presence.

Best wishes
Lars

capt_mahajan · Jun 1st, 2008, 13:41

All those guys have the look of the guys in those Chinese movies before they come and beat Jackie Chan up, or try to.

I think you were lucky

solo_trekker · Jun 1st, 2008, 14:12

Amen...!

Yeah... Most Gompas don't have any issues...
But what I was referring to was a huge congregation of monks (say around 60 odd), chanting away their Mantras, all with their eyes (hopefully) closed, and the Head-Monk seated on a high throne overlooking the proceedings, albeit, with his eyes closed too...!

That situation definitely didn't allow me or anyone else taking pics - Anyways, I did; and now I have confessed...!

Cheers...!

voyager61 · Jun 1st, 2008, 14:56

Hi! For some reasons last October I spent a (free)night in Tabo's Banjara and I can confirm that the rooms are greatly overrated.The gompa guest house is a place with some character,but the rooms in Trojan (if it's still there)are much much better and not much more expensive,the restaurant being the best in town.For good accomodation including home staying you can try to ask Sonam in Kunzaum Top cafè.

Khak · Jun 1st, 2008, 15:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by bijondhanbad

We shall be spending two nights at Tabo. Can any one give details of some hotels or govt guest houses to stay?

bijon

names of some hotels/GH

ajanta guest house
tabo monastry (01906-233315)
trojan guest house

Larsuld · Jun 1st, 2008, 17:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by capt_mahajan

All those guys have the look of the guys in those Chinese movies before they come and beat Jackie Chan up, or try to.

I think you were lucky

Yeah, I think so.

I hope to visit them again this year to see if everything is the same after 8 years. And bring them their photos in case the ones I sent never made it there. But, maybe I WILL get beat up this time!

EL ES DEE · Jun 1st, 2008, 22:15

Hehe captain with his dose of humour and lars that pic is brilliant,

so when does the early morning prayer happen in tabo (Timing)

Larsuld · Jun 2nd, 2008, 05:15

I haven't been to Tabo,

but I think the exact time may vary a bit - according to how much preparation needs to be done, etc. You just ask in the monastery the day before. Maybe they will tell you to come at 5.. but then maybe the lama doesn't show up until 7. Not all pujas have an audience, so there might not be any hurry for the lama who drew the short straw and got the morning shift. You could be left freezing outside, contemplating the futility of early morning existence outside a warm bed for a few hours.

But if you slept in the monastery you might be able to hear when it is on - it's probably ok to bump in as long as you don't make a lot of noise.

Best wishes
Lars

solo_trekker · Jun 2nd, 2008, 13:56

6.00 a.m. as in July 2007...

But yes, there's no hard n fast rule...

The younger lamas, some of them younger than ten, manage to trudge their way into the Main Prayer Hall while rubbing their sleepy eyes, even upto 30 minutes after the Prayer has commenced...

The discipline that the lamas observe is to be seen to be believed... Wish one could inculcate atleast some of the aspects in our own busy lives...

Cheers...!

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Jun 1st, 2008, 10:59	#2
mousourik Maha Guru Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: KOLKATA, INDIA Posts: 964	Have you tried to search in google or HP tourism ? Wikipedia : There are a few hotels in Tabo, of which the Banjara Camps retreat is the most luxurious. Be prepared to demand a heater or freeze, as the temperatures plummet at night. There are other hotels and hostels at Tabo, including the monastery's own guest houses. Tariff at Banjara Camps retreat : Standard Double room Rs.4000 Standard Single room Rs.3600 Suite Rs.6400 • Child between 5 & 12 years (With extra bed) - All Retreats 1200 • Child below 5 years (No extra bed) Complimentary • Third person - Triple occupancy - All Places except Kaza Rs.1800 The tariff is per tent/room for two on twin sharing and is inclusive of all meals and taxes. The tariff does not include barbeque and adventure activities. The driver/helpers are charged Rs.300 for food and Rs.100 for stay i.e. Rs. 400 per day. For Reservations, Travel Assistance Contact: Nivalink A-205, Godrej Coliseum, Behind Everard Nagar, Off Eastern Express Highway, Chunabhatti, Sion, Mumbai - 400022. Phone : 91-22-24042211 [Other contacts] E-mail : banjara-tabo@nivalink.com Office Hours: 09:30 AM to 06:00 PM Some govt. rest houses : Rest House Executive Engineer, HPPWD, Kaza 01906-222252 DBR-2 Rest House DFO, Forest, Lahaul 01900-222235 DBR-2

Jun 1st, 2008, 11:26	#3
solo_trekker Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: noida Posts: 418	Jesus...! Look at those atrocious rates...! The best option always remains the Monastery itself...! The Monastery Guest House with its quaint wooden staircase and beams and huge glasses on the ceiling of the courtyard to let the natural light in beats everything else in Tabo... If you are at a place like Tabo, might as well experience the charm of the Tabo Monastery Guest House itself...! There are a couple of other hotels in Tabo too - all decent. And the rates are ten times lower than what has been mentioned... Just one thing - For food, at any of the restaurants in Tabo, be prepared to wait for an hour (on average) after you place your order... A good idea would be to place your order for dinner the moment you get back in the evening, and only then go to your room and freshen up... Then get back in time for your dinner...! Cheers...!

Jun 1st, 2008, 12:33	#4
Larsuld High altitude porter Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Copenhagen Posts: 80	Haven't been there myself but am also planning to go this summer.. My Lonely Planet from 2003 lists the gompa guesthouse prices as Rs 50 for dorms, rooms w/ balconies w/ view to the court yeard for Rs 250. Himalayan Ajanta Hotel, "peaceful and plesant" rooms w/ shared bathroom Rs 150. It says the best foodplace is Mount Everest Restaurant and Millenium Monastery Restaurant behind the gompa guesthouse. No phone numbers listed. Maybe try to contact the monastery at http://www.aarogya.com/tabo/contactus.html I doubt prices in these places have risen to the heights of the Banjara Heights mentioned by Mousourik, but inflation is human nature! :-) I will probably go for staying at the monastery like Solo Trekker. Then you can definitely arrange for a monk to wake you up for morning puja etc. A nice way to start the day. Best wishes Lars

Jun 1st, 2008, 12:49	#5
solo_trekker Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: noida Posts: 418	I have a confession to make... After being forced outta bed by my travel-mate from Spain, the two of us rushed out to be in time for the morning prayers inside the main Monastery... And I managed to sneek in a pic on my digicam with all those monks praying... A No-No in the Monastery... Penance...! I promise that on my next trip...! And I know I shall be forgiven...! Cheers...!

Jun 1st, 2008, 13:41	#7
capt_mahajan (in charge of navel affairs) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 9,716	All those guys have the look of the guys in those Chinese movies before they come and beat Jackie Chan up, or try to. I think you were lucky

Jun 1st, 2008, 14:12	#8
solo_trekker Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: noida Posts: 418	Amen...! Yeah... Most Gompas don't have any issues... But what I was referring to was a huge congregation of monks (say around 60 odd), chanting away their Mantras, all with their eyes (hopefully) closed, and the Head-Monk seated on a high throne overlooking the proceedings, albeit, with his eyes closed too...! That situation definitely didn't allow me or anyone else taking pics - Anyways, I did; and now I have confessed...! Cheers...!

Jun 1st, 2008, 14:56	#9
voyager61 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ivrea Posts: 264	Hi! For some reasons last October I spent a (free)night in Tabo's Banjara and I can confirm that the rooms are greatly overrated.The gompa guest house is a place with some character,but the rooms in Trojan (if it's still there)are much much better and not much more expensive,the restaurant being the best in town.For good accomodation including home staying you can try to ask Sonam in Kunzaum Top cafè.

Jun 1st, 2008, 22:15	#12
EL ES DEE --==SpectruM==-- Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chandigarh / New Delhi Posts: 212	Hehe captain with his dose of humour and lars that pic is brilliant, so when does the early morning prayer happen in tabo (Timing)

Jun 2nd, 2008, 05:15	#13
Larsuld High altitude porter Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Copenhagen Posts: 80	I haven't been to Tabo, but I think the exact time may vary a bit - according to how much preparation needs to be done, etc. You just ask in the monastery the day before. Maybe they will tell you to come at 5.. but then maybe the lama doesn't show up until 7. Not all pujas have an audience, so there might not be any hurry for the lama who drew the short straw and got the morning shift. You could be left freezing outside, contemplating the futility of early morning existence outside a warm bed for a few hours. But if you slept in the monastery you might be able to hear when it is on - it's probably ok to bump in as long as you don't make a lot of noise. Best wishes Lars

Jun 2nd, 2008, 13:56	#14
solo_trekker Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: noida Posts: 418	6.00 a.m. as in July 2007... But yes, there's no hard n fast rule... The younger lamas, some of them younger than ten, manage to trudge their way into the Main Prayer Hall while rubbing their sleepy eyes, even upto 30 minutes after the Prayer has commenced... The discipline that the lamas observe is to be seen to be believed... Wish one could inculcate atleast some of the aspects in our own busy lives... Cheers...!

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