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Restaurant with a view of Nanda Devi
With a magnificent view of Nanda Devi and the Great Himalayan Range, this uniquely designed restaurant allows guests to dine in splendour and comfort whilst enjoying the impressive natural surroundings. Breakfast and lunch on the sunny terrace or a romantic dinner in front of a crackling, open fire - sangam offers all it’s visitors a welcoming and unforgettable experience.
The restaurant is at the same time an art gallery, displaying works by foreign artists, which are also for sale.
Being far from the wide variety of products and produce available in large cities, Sangam relies on ingenuity to overcome the gaps. Pickles from locally grown flower seeds replace capers in salads and pizzas. Rhododendron which flowers in March are abundant and the petals, once boiled make an excellent base for drinks, sauces, desserts and jellies. Home made ice cream is made from fresh buffalo milk and in summer the fruit salads include local strawberries, apricots, peaches, plums and guavas.
During monsoon, the delectable and highly prized mushroom "Chantarelle" (a delicacy in Europe) is harvested from the surrounding forests and added to freshly made pasta and sauces.
In spring wild asparagus is collected – young and sweet and added to quiches and tarts. After heavy winds when the pine nuts fall in abundance they are used to decorate salads and sweets. ( If not taken by birds and monkeys!!).
Resort guests are invited to participate in cooking courses, which begin with a walk in the forests to collect the secret Himalayan herbs which are used throughout the recipes.
For the final touch, on request, Sangam will organise cultural music and dance programmes for special events and functions.
Yoga & Meditation at Kalmatia Sangam
The resort also provides courses in yoga and meditation, and in painting by a French artist. After a gala dinner, an evening sitting around a blazing bonfire makes a perfect end to the day.
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