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Temple town in West Bengal, India
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Tarapith is a temple town in the central region of West Bengal, India. It is a major Hindu pilgrimage centre and several thousand devotees visit the temple every day.
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10 minutes walk from Maa Tara Temple. TV, a work desk and a closet supplied in the room. 24-hr room service, security and house-keeping. Dining facilities available in the restaurant.
Air-conditioned rooms, restaurant, banquet/conference hall, swimming pool, free car parking.
Restaurant cuisine - Bengali, Chinese, Gujarati, Tandoori and North Indian dishes. Arrangements for marriage party and conference. Swimming pool.
AC/ Non-AC rooms with geyser, TV with cable line, 24-hr generator service (except AC and geyser), free bus/car parking in hotel premises.
Cottage, suite, delux AC, non-AC rooms.
Surrounded by lush greenery but only a short walk from Maa Tara temple. 63 luxurious rooms with balcony and all modern facilities. 24-hr room service.
Situated on the main road from Rampurhat to Sainthia. Very close to Maa Tara Temple. 40 AC and non-AC rooms. 24-hr power back-up, TV, fridge, geyser, car parking, car rental, travel desk.
Benfish Lodge
Well furnished AC and non-AC room with attached bath, balcony, intercom, geyser, restaurants with a variety of food options. Ample car parking. Arrangements for 'Puja' & 'Darshan' (on payment). Internet reservation.
By bus
By car
Several highways run over Tarapith. Panagarh–Morgram Highway heads south to Durgapur via Suri, Dubrajpur and Ilambazar and heads north to Morgram via Nalhati.
Tarapith is a small town and you can walk around and rickshaws are also available. Beware of crowds during peak season.
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