Dining
The Elgin Nor-Khill has extended its hospitality for years to the kind of people, who know the real style of living like the Chogyal (King) of Sikkim, who held most of his parties in this mansion entertaining his royal guests. With cozy interiors and classical tunes from the grand piano to discreet waiters in uniforms to serve you at all hours, the ambience is perfect. The hotel chefs can win you over with a selection of delicious local, Indian or Continental cuisine with fresh bread, cakes and pastries prepared in-house for breakfast. The Elgin Nor-Khill also serves special high tea from the world famous tea gardens of Darjeeling at the lounge.
The Shangri-La Dining Room
Whether it is a hearty meal at mid-day or the finest traditional cuisine for dinner in an environment overhung with the aroma of exotic spices, the Shangri La is the place for eating out in style at Gangtok. The Shangri-La Dining Room also offers 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.
In-room dining is available throughout the day
The Shangri-La Dining Room
Whether it is a hearty meal at mid-day or the finest traditional cuisine for dinner in an environment overhung with the aroma of exotic spices, the Shangri La is the place for eating out in style at Gangtok. The Shangri-La Dining Room also offers 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.
In-room dining is available throughout the day
The Gazebo at the Garden
Enjoy a cup of hot piping tea with a range of the most delectable snacks while being surrounded by flora and fauna. The Gazebo at the garden at the Elgin is an offering of the most cherished time of the day with breath taking views of the mountains and the serenity of the environment. A one of a kind experience that one must include in their itinerary while enjoying the rewarded hospitality of the Elgin Nor-Khill.
Open from 11 AM to 6 PM
The Tea Lounge & Oak Bar
Crack open a drink or pour yourself a hot piping tea over a roaring fire. Find the perfect ambience to sit cozy around your loved ones and reminisce over the wonder of Mother Nature that is to be experienced in the majesty of the snow-capped Himalayas. The Tea Lounge and Oak Bar at the Elgin provide the most elegant environment to sit down and cherish wonderful memories captured during your stay.
Open from 11 AM to 11 PM
The Tea Lounge & Oak Bar
Crack open a drink or pour yourself a hot piping tea over a roaring fire. Find the perfect ambience to sit cozy around your loved ones and reminisce over the wonder of Mother Nature that is to be experienced in the majesty of the snow-capped Himalayas. The Tea Lounge and Oak Bar at the Elgin provide the most elegant environment to sit down and cherish wonderful memories captured during your stay.
Open from 11 AM to 11 PM
The Dragon Bar
Traveling to any destination encourages a deeper and first-hand experience of its culture and diversity. Enjoy one of the perfect blends of luxury and authenticity at the Dragon Bar with delectable meals and a well-stocked range of Sikkimese drinks like Tongba. Tongba is the Sikkamese version of the Millet Fermented Beer and is available at the Dragon Bar with a variety of snacks that can be enjoyed in the most celebratory ambience. Draped in ethnic Sikkimese style Thankas, traditional carpets and handcrafted wall hangings, the bar is decorated with the wonders of local flora like orchids and shrubs.
Special Themes & Dining Options
Nepalese Cultural Dance
The traditional Nepalese dance is celebrated with great enthusiasm and mirth in the hills of Gangtok. The city is credited with its tea gardens and many lip smacking and mouth-watering local Nepalese dishes. The Elgin Nor-Khill offers one with an opportunity to be acquainted with the various delicacies of the hills. Guests are welcomed during evening by ladies and men dressed in traditional attire. The artists take you through a musical journey of the region with a commentary describing the importance of each rendering. Guests are encouraged to participate in the dances with the artists helping the guests with the dance rituals. The service team is also dressed in traditional colonial attire of the British Raj. Cuisine of Gangtok is rich and unique as many other Indian cuisines. Influence of the colonial British Raj, Nepal and Tibet can be clearly seen in the cuisine. Moreover, the geographical and climatic conditions of Gangtok have also had an impact on the way and kind of dishes prepared.