East SikkimHeritage hotelComfort tier

The Elgin Nor-Khill

Name: The Elgin Nor-Khill
Address: Gangtok

A heritage hotel built in the 1930s as the royal guest house of the Chogyals of Sikkim, now run by Elgin Hotels. It has period rooms, a large garden and a quiet location near Paljor Stadium.

Photo: Nazmul Ahmed · CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

Nor-Khill was built by the royal family of Sikkim to house state guests, and the building keeps its old character: wooden floors, Sikkimese painted details, photographs from the kingdom years and a lawn that catches the afternoon sun. It sits below the town centre near Paljor Stadium, a short taxi ride or a steep walk from MG Marg.

We book it for Comfort-tier travellers who want history and calm rather than a modern tower. Rates usually include breakfast and often dinner, the staff are experienced, and the hotel handles Tsomgo and Nathu La arrangements smoothly. Rooms vary in size and view, so it is worth paying for a garden or valley-facing room.

Why we book it

A former royal guest house with real Sikkimese history
Quiet garden setting away from traffic
Experienced staff who arrange permit days well
Meal plans that keep the daily budget predictable

Questions travellers ask

Good to know

What is the history of the Nor-Khill hotel?

Nor-Khill was built in the early 1930s by the ruling Namgyal family of Sikkim as a guest house for official visitors to the kingdom. It became a hotel after Sikkim joined India in 1975 and is now part of the Elgin group, which also runs heritage hotels in Darjeeling and Kalimpong.

Is the Elgin Nor-Khill within walking distance of MG Marg?

It is about 1 km from MG Marg, but the walk is steep uphill on the way back, so most guests take a local taxi for ₹100–200. The location is quieter than the hotels on MG Marg itself, which suits travellers who want to rest well between long mountain days.

Does the hotel include meals in the room rate?

Most rate plans include breakfast, and many packages include dinner as well. Meal plans change by season and booking channel, so check what is included when you reserve. Having dinner at the hotel is convenient after a long Tsomgo or Nathu La day, when you may not want to go out again.

Packages

Routes that stay here

East Sikkim · 8 nights Gangtok, the Silk Route and Kalimpong in eight nights Gangtok · Aritar · Zuluk · Kalimpong From₹23,500 pp

East Sikkim · 5 nights The Silk Route: Aritar, Zuluk and Gangtok in five nights Aritar · Zuluk · Gangtok From₹15,500 pp

East Sikkim · 4 nights Gangtok, Tsomgo, Nathu La and Rumtek in four nights Gangtok From₹11,500 pp

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