The "Nor-Khill" translates to the "house of jewels". Jewels here refer to the wealth of the natural beauty on display - the mountains, the valleys, the flowers and the fruits. The Nor-Khill, once served as his royal guesthouse for receiving Heads of states and dignitaries, now is The luxurious Elgin Nor-Khill Hotel. Sikkimese architecture, ideal location, and warm hospitality adds to the luxury of your stay. The Elgin Nor-Khill has been restored to its original grandeur, snug and cozy in an interior decked with etchings of G.Douglas, lithographs of Daniell, period Burma teak furniture, oak floor boards and panelling, crackling fireplaces, candle-lit tables and strains of music from the grand piano, you realize the meaning of palpable 'old world charm.
The Elgin Nor-Khill Hotel offers 25 well appointed rooms, categorized into deluxe single rooms, deluxe double rooms and deluxe suites. Al these rooms and suites are elegantly decorated and equipped with modern furniture. The old charm of the Sikkimese architecture is still restored and no harm was done while renovating the historic building to a luxurious 4 star hotel. Each room in the hotel has beautiful view of the Himalaya and been done up in vivid colors, to showcase the design elements that surrounded royalty of yore.
The Elgin Nor-Khill Hotel offers multi cuisine opportunity to its guest in The Shangri-La Dining Room that serves a selection of European and Asian set menus. The dining room is open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. The wood panelling, chandeliers and lithographs add to its old-world elegance and charm. Guests can also hit The Gazebo at the Garden or The Tea Lounge for refreshment. You can also indulge yourself in The Dragon Bar offering popular Sikkimese drinks like Tongba along with many other brands of western drinks.
The Elgin Nor-Khill Hotel is located in an ideal location, on the heart of the Gangtok city. New Jalpaiguri is its nearest Railway Station and is about 130 kilometers away while 110 kilometers away from Bagdogra airport. Darjeeling, a popular destination near by is just 90 km away from Gangtok
Guests coming from the New Jalpaiguri, Darjeeling and Siliguri can either board a West Bengal Transport bus or Sikkim Transport Bus to reach Gangtok. You can also hire a taxi or car for the journey. One can also board a helicopter from Bagdora airport to Gangtok , which takes nearly 30 minute to reach Gangtok. After reaching Gangtok guests can hire a taxi to reach the hotel.
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