Eastern India
The Elgin, Nor-Khill
The Elgin, Nor-Khill is a luxurious heritage hotel situated in the heart of Gangtok, Sikkim. Originally built in 1932 by the King of Sikkim, it served as a royal guest house and has since been transformed into a hotel that retains its regal charm. The architecture and interiors reflect traditional Sikkimese culture, adorned with intricate dragon motifs and flame symbols. The hotel offers breathtaking views of Mount Kangchenjunga, the world’s third highest peak.
It boasts 25 deluxe rooms and suites, each designed to offer a blend of historical elegance and modern comfort. Guests can enjoy a range of amenities, including a multi-cuisine restaurant, a cosy bar, and beautifully landscaped gardens. The hotel’s central location makes it an ideal base for exploring Gangtok’s scenic beauty and cultural heritage.
Facilities
There is a wellness spa offering treatments and massages. Restaurant and bar areas include: Shangri-La dining room, The Gazebo at the Garden, The Tea Lounge & Oak Bar, The Dragon Bar. In addition to dining in the restaurant areas, there is a room service option throughout the day.
Local Wildlife
Red panda, musk deer, bharal, blue sheep, Himalayan black bear.
At least 600 bird species recorded in Sikkim, including: Great hornbill, chestnut-breasted partridge and red junglefowl.
Other birds include: Black-tailed crake, yellow-rumped honeyguide, fire-tailed myzornis, red-faced liocichla, scaly-breasted cupwing, maroon-backed accentor, rufous-breasted accentor, brown wood owl, dark-breasted rosefinch, blood pheasant, satyr tragopan, great parrotbill, hill partridge, rusty-bellied shortwing, snow pigeon, grandala, Himalayan monal, ground tit, white-rumped snowfinch.
Jonathan Morris
Area Specialist
If you have any questions regarding our India tours, please feel free to contact me on +44 (0)1803 866965
Naturalist guides were brilliant. We seem to have been given the best one in each place. Had same one for whole of stay in each place. Cultural guides gave just enough information and then left you to ask questions about what interested you which is what we like. They did not seem to have a set patter. Helpful about photographic sites – i.e. good position to take photos.
[OVERALL STANDARD OF SERVICE] Excellent isn’t good enough. In every place we were treated like royalty. Totally relaxed and felt totally safe but not smothered.
[WILDLIFE HIGHLIGHTS] 11 tigers, innumerable rhino, wild elephants, buffalo, otters, hog and swamp deer, and wild boar. Birds at Keoladeo excellent. Watched leopard and three cubs at Siana for 1.5 hrs of exceptional viewing.
An outstanding holiday which far exceeded our expectations. Many people would enjoy it I’m sure.