Hotels of Darjeeling

The Elgin Darjeeling

Darjeeling- from ‘ Dorji Ling' means the ‘God of Thunder'. Small wonder then that in the quaint little hill station, the weather varies from the pleasant, to cold to very cold. As you enter The Elgin - warmth hugs you and makes you feel at home with a glass of sparkling cherry liquor and a silken Khada draped around your neck. Snug and cozy in an interior decked with etchings of G.Douglas, lithographs of Daniell, period Burma teak furniture, oak floor boards and paneling, crackling fireplaces, candle-lit tables and strains of music from the grand piano, you realize the meaning of palpable ‘old world charm' which has played host to dignitaries like the US Ambassador and the Crown Prince of Sikkim to Dominique Lapierre and Mark Tully. The hotel has stories to tell from the time of its first owner the Maharaja of Cooch Behar to Nancy Oakley in the 1950s.

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Welcome to Snow Lion Home Stay

Where Hospitality is a culture The Snow Lion, a mythical creature of Tibetan lore, is the national symbol of Tibet. The Snow Lion resides in the East and represents unconditional cheerfulness, a mind free of doubt, clear and precise. Two Snow Lions appear on the national flag of Tibet. Fearless and valiant, the Snow Lions represent complete victory over all obstacles. They are a symbol of Tibetan culture and heritage, and represent the vitality of Tibetans.

Snow Lion Home Stay is owned and managed by a Tibetan family. At Snow Lion Home Stay, you will experience first hand the rich cultural heritage of the Tibetan people, coupled with all the amenities and comforts of modern living. Tibetans are known the world over for their quiet strength, compassion and hospitality. Snow Lion Home Stay is an extension of these qualities, where guests are welcomed and treated like personal guests of the family. You will feel like you are visiting the home of an old friend, and indeed that is what we hope to achieve, to feel that you are in a home away from home.

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