resort · Pelling, Pelling

Norbu Ghang Resort

Name: Norbu Ghang Resort
Address: Pelling

comfort

One of Pelling's older resorts, open since 1999: brick cottages with carved eaves in terraced gardens on the edge of town, larger pine-panelled suites facing the snows, and a spa known for the traditional Sikkimese hot stone bath.

Norbu Ghang was among the first resorts in Pelling built with Sikkimese design in mind rather than as a concrete block. The cottages sit on terraces planted with rhododendron and orchids, each with a small verandah, and the suites are oriented towards Kangchenjunga. On a clear October morning that verandah is where you will want your first cup of tea. It has kept a calmer, older feel than the newer hotels in the centre of town.

The spa offers the hot stone bath, in which river stones heated in a fire are dropped into a wooden tub, a soak locals take for aches after long walks. The resort is a short drive from Pemayangtse and Rabdentse. It is a step up from the town hotels in space and calm, though some fittings show their age. Ask for a recently refurbished room, and book directly in the off-season to ask about meal-inclusive rates.

Why we like it

Cottages with private verandahs facing the range
Traditional hot stone bath at the spa
Quiet edge-of-town setting, a short drive from Pemayangtse

Watch out for

As with many Pelling properties, the finish does not always match the price, so ask for a renovated cottage or a suite with a direct view.

Questions people ask

Good to know

What is the hot stone bath at Norbu Ghang

It is a traditional Sikkimese soak. River stones are heated in a fire and dropped into a wooden tub of water with herbs, warming it slowly and, people say, easing sore muscles. It is especially welcome after the Sanga Choeling climb or a cold dawn at the viewpoint. Book it at the spa a few hours ahead; it is charged separately.

Do all rooms at Norbu Ghang face Kangchenjunga

Not all. The suites and many cottages are set up for the view, but some rooms face the gardens or the valley. If seeing the range from your verandah is the point of the trip, ask for a suite or a named view cottage when booking, and come between October and February when the sky is clearest.

Is Norbu Ghang walking distance from Pelling town

It is on the outskirts, so you can walk to the town centre but most guests use a car for sightseeing. Pemayangtse and the Rabdentse gate are a short drive away. The edge-of-town position is the trade-off: fewer cafés on the doorstep, but quieter nights and wider views than the hotels on the main road.

Packages

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