Tarnetar itself has almost no formal hotels; it is a shrine village, so plan to stay in Thangadh (nearest, basic lodges), Chotila (highway hotels and dharamshalas), or Rajkot / Surendranagar for proper hotels roughly an hour or two away. During the Tarnetar fair the picture changes completely: Gujarat Tourism (TCGL) and the district set up an organised tented village with special packages right by the mela ground, which is the most atmospheric way to stay for the festival. Book those tents well in advance, as they sell out. Simple food stalls and community bhojan run through the fair; the rest of the year, carry water and eat in Thangadh or Chotila.
Do not expect a hotel in Tarnetar itself; it is a shrine village, and lodging is a matter of picking the nearest town. Thangadh, about 8 km away, has the most basic rooms and lodges. Chotila, on the highway, offers simple hotels and dharamshala-style stays and is convenient if you are also doing the Chamunda Mata climb. For a comfortable, well-serviced hotel, base yourself in Rajkot or Surendranagar, each a manageable drive away, and make Tarnetar a day trip.
The fair rewrites the accommodation map. For the mela, Gujarat Tourism (TCGL) and the district administration set up an organised tented village right beside the fairground, with package stays that put you steps from the action; this is by far the most memorable way to experience Tarnetar and worth booking well ahead. Food during the fair is easy, with stalls of Gujarati fare, dal-dhokli, thepla, farsan, buttermilk, jalebi, and community meals; the rest of the year, plan to eat in Thangadh or Chotila and carry your own water.
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