Taking refuge at Nor Khill Hotel

After spending three very chilly nights at the Bamboo Grove Resort in a perfectly fine room with a view, we moved to the exquisitely appointed and tasteful Nor Khill Hotel. We chose Bamboo from Trip Advisor before leaving Siliguri, sight unseen. Had there been some heat in the room (the small space heater provided was not adequate) we probably would have stayed longer. The location was central, up a few steep flights of concrete steps (no handrails) just above Tibet road. The staff of cute young boys were attentive and all but the youngest even spoke English quite well. However, since we are not accustomed to inside temps hovering in the 40s, we both caught a chill and are nursing head colds. With a touch of guilt, we decided it was time to splurge on more comfortable dwellings and made our departure.

What a blessing! The Nor Khill is living in luxury--so civilised. Never has a hot bath felt so good!