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The Norbu Ghang Resort is situated on the western face of a mountainside and is barely a minute's walk away from the quaint little hamlet of Pelling. The Resort commands a breath-taking view of Sikkim's protective mountain deity, Mt. Khangchendzonga and it's lesser peaks.
AIR : The nearest airport is Bagdogra, approximately 146 kms (about 6 hours drive) from Pelling, Regular Indian Airlines and Private Airlines link Bagdogra with all major cities of India.
RAIL : The nearest railhead is at New Jalpaiguri approximately 147 kms (about 6 hours drive) from Pelling.
ROAD : The state run Sikkim Nationalised Transport plies regular bus services between Pelling and Siliguri. Regular private jeep taxis also ply on this route.
ACCOMMODATION:
The Resort also has a modern hotel annexe within the resort complex. The hotel complex has 25 deluxe rooms and a suite, called the Denzong Suite. All rooms have attached bathrooms and a private balcony with an undisturbed view of the mountains.
Restaurant :
The Resort also has its own in-house bar, the Rabsdentse bar, and Shangri-La Restaurant catering Sikkimese as well as international cuisine.
In & Around The Resort :
Dubdi Monastery: One of the oldest monastery in Sikkim is located on a hilltop above Yuksom. It was established soon after the consecration of the first Chogyal of Sikkim, Phuntsog Namgyal, in 1641 A.D.
Norbu Gang Chorten and the Stone Throne are also at Yuksom. The site has since been declared as an archeological heritage. The stone throne built for the coronation in 1641 A. D. Still site silently under a gigantic cypress.
Yuksom was the first capital of the erstwhile kingdom of Sikkim. It derives it's name after the three Great Lamas who met here to consecrate the first Chogyal (Yok-Meeting of the great Lama, Sum -Three).
Tashiding Monastery: One of the most sacred of all monasteries in Sikkim, was built in the 18th Century by Nadak Sempa Chenpo, one of the three great Lamas. It is believed that just a mere glimpse of this monastery would cleanse all sins.
Pemayangtse Monastery was originally established by the great saint Lhatsun Chenpo, and belongs to the Nyingmapa Order. A must-see is the Zandok Palri, a masterpiece of wooden sculpture depicting the different realms in Buddism.
Khecheopalri Lake is another tranquil spot, and the most sacred lake in Sikkim. It is believed that the Lake possesses powers of Wish-Fulfillment.
Kindly Note: -
* Indian Rupee Rates are valid for Indian Nationals Only.
* US$ Rates would apply for Foreign Nationals Only.
* The rates are subjects to change without prior notice.
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