Luxury Heritage hotel · Gangtok
The Elgin Nor-Khill
Built in 1932 as the royal guest house of the Chogyal of Sikkim, the Nor-Khill is Gangtok's classic heritage hotel, below Paljor Stadium. Period furniture, old photographs and gardens make it the city's most characterful stay.
Photo: Bernard Gagnon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · CommonsThe Nor-Khill was built in 1932 as a guest house for visitors to the Sikkim royal court, and hosted dignitaries in the kingdom's later decades. It is now run by Elgin Hotels, a group with heritage properties in Darjeeling and Sikkim. The building keeps its period character, with carpets, woodwork and photographs from the royal era.
It sits on a quiet road below Paljor Stadium, close to the centre but away from traffic. Rooms vary in size and outlook; ask for one with garden or valley views. Meals are usually included in Elgin's room plans. It is a fine choice for signature trips that want history rather than a modern resort.
Why we use it
- Former royal guest house built in 1932
- Period interiors and gardens
- Central but quiet location
Best for
Trips that stay here
Sleep here on a trip
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Sikkim heritage hotels, 6 nights
Private SUV with driver and local guide
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Sikkim signature: Gangtok and the north
Private SUV with driver and local guide
Around the stay
Gangtok
Gangtok is Sikkim's capital, spread along a ridge at about 1,650 m above the Ranikhola valley. It has been the seat of government since 1894. Use it as the base for Tsomgo Lake, Nathu La and North Sikkim permits, and give it two days of its own for MG Marg, its monasteries and the Tibetology institute.
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An evening on MG Marg and in Lal Bazaar
Walk Gangtok's car-free main street at dusk, then take the stairways down to Lal Bazaar for chhurpi, fermented greens a…
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Rumtek monastery and the golden stupa
Cross the valley to Rumtek, the largest monastery in Sikkim, rebuilt in the 1960s as the seat of the Karma Kagyu lineag…
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Tibetology museum and the Do Drul Chorten
Spend a morning with Sikkim's best collection of Buddhist art at the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, then walk five mi…
Questions
About The Elgin Nor-Khill
What is the history of the Elgin Nor-Khill?
It was built in 1932 as a guest house for visitors to the royal court of Sikkim and is now a heritage hotel run by Elgin Hotels.
Is the Elgin Nor-Khill close to MG Marg?
Yes, it is below Paljor Stadium, a short drive or a walk of 15–20 minutes from MG Marg.
Are meals included at the Elgin Nor-Khill?
Elgin room plans usually include meals. Confirm the current plan when booking.
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