Overview - Elgin Nor-Khill Hotel Gangtok
The Nor-Khill (“the house of jewels”) in the state of Sikkim in eastern Himalayas in Gangtok is known for its tradition and ethnic Sikkimese ambiance. The Kanchan garden affords a rich view of the hills with Kanchenjungha in the background, which inspired the Chogyal of Sikkim to paint for hours. The Nor-Khill was built by the King of Sikkim in 1932 and is the oldest heritage hotel in Gangtok, which entertains guests like his holiness The Dalai Lama, the US Ambassador to India His Excellency John Galbraith, movie stars and you and your family. The lobby is resplendent in the bright folk art, design motif depicting dragons and flame symbols to thankas, the ornate bachu and chocsue and traditional jewellery available at an in-house curio shop.
The hotel is a property of Elgin Heritage Group of Hotels located in eastern Himalayas at Gangtok in (Sikkim - INDIA). It is an example of typical Sikkimese architecture in the midst of a serene atmosphere and greenery, in the heart of Gangtok.
About Gangtok
Gangtok, which means 'High Hill', is the capital city of Sikkim and lies on the ridge overlooking River Ranipool. The places worth visiting in Gangtok are the Palace of the Chogyal, the Tsuklakhang or Royal Chapel, Do-drul Chorten, White Hall, Enchey Monastery, the Research Institute of Tibetology and Purba-Chorten.
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