Located in Pelling, West Sikkim, Elgin Mount Pandim is a 30-room hotel that’s best described as a nature lover’s paradise. Offering dazzling views of the majestic Kanchenjunga, bountiful nature, flora and fauna, Elgin Mount Pandim, set in eight acres of virgin forest and landscaped gardens, revokes the old-world charm created by its first owners – the royal family of Sikkim. The peaceful retreat, 150 kms from Siliguri, with a glorious view of the Singalila range, is walking distance from the 300-year-old Pemayangtse monastery. Surrounded by oak forests, the resort is calming, inviting and peaceful.

Experience

A stay in this hotel ensures guests to witness some of the rarest winged species that one would be hard pressed to find anywhere else. Green-tailed sunbird, Rufous-gorgeted flycatchers, Scimiter babblers, and Laughing thrushes are just some of the birds
that you can see here.

Rooms

The 30-room hotel offers great views of green oak forests, the Himalayan range, bright blue skies, and birds. Based on availability, the staff guides guests to take rooms on the higher floors for better views, mountain air and ample sunshine. The rooms are well equipped, complete with modern amenities, including mini-bar, tea and coffee maker, complementary wi-fi, 26-inch Samsung LCD television sets, among other services. Perfect for families and business travelers, the resort’s rooms are serene, quiet, clean and spacious. This is nature and serenity at its best and well worth a visit. The bathrooms, equipped with comfortable bathrobes, bath slippers, offer designer toiletries by Salveo Botanicals.

Dining

It’s a treat to dine at Elgin Mount Pandim especially knowing that the Chogyal (King) of Sikkim hosted most of his parties in this mansion entertaining his royal guests. The Magnolia Dining Room, with its cozy interiors and a grand piano, which adds to the timeless panache, offers a selection of European and Asian set menus. There is a variety of Indian, Continental, Italian and regional cuisines that’s served here. We love the wood panelling, chandeliers and lithographs, all of them adding to the old world elegance and charm. The outdoor gazebo and garden lawn area at this mansion offers a light menu with a range of snack and drinks. We recommend a cup of Darjeeling tea with snacks with the view of pristine, manicured garden that the resort proudly shows off, and the stunning view of the mountain peaks. Then there’s Tea Lounge and Oak Bar where you can sit and enjoy your evening drink.

TARIFF

Anywhere between Rs 8,950 and Rs 10,500 

Contact:

Elgin Mount Pandim
Monastery Road, Pemayangtse, Pelling, Sikkim 737113 India
Telephone: +91-3595-250756    +91-3595-250573 Fax : +91-3595-250273
Website: www.elginhotels.com

Getting there:

By Air: The nearest airport is at Bagdogra, 160 kilometres away. The airport is connected to all major Indian cities like Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata by regular flights. From Bagdogra Airport, hire a private cab or board a shared taxi (available from Siliguri) to reach Pelling.

By train: The New Jalpaiguri (NJP) Railway Station is the closest railhead at a distance of 152 kilometres from Pelling. Trains from across the country connect the NJP station to major cities including Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata. Taxis are readily available for hire outside the railway station. However, if you want to travel by a shared cab, go to Siliguri, 6 kilometres away, and from there take a shared cab to Pelling.

Road / self drive: Other than buses operated by the state transport department, there are shared and private cabs available from all major towns and cities in the region. Pelling is well connected to Gangtok, Siliguri and Darjeeling by road. The road from Siliguri to Pelling is quite steep and hence it’s advisable to travel by car or Sumo rather than a bus.

Do note: Besides the Indian visa, foreign visitors must obtain inner line permit (ILP) to enter into Sikkim. The permits can be obtained from all Indian missions’ tourism offices