In Gangtok, you will be transported to a whole new world. The lush velvety greens, the cool climate, the uphill-downhill roads, the cafes with the cool music, the unmatched beauty of the sky at dawn and dusk, the gorgeous colours all around and motifs very typical of Buddhist and Tibetan culture will surely mesmerise you and make you long for more!
Why choose to stay at Mayfair in Gangtok?
Want to live life king size? Quiet literally, you can reward yourself with the royal treatment and stay at the Mayfair Resort and Casino. Even if you don't leave the resort for your entire stay, you will still leave with a heart so full of memories and a brain ready to start again. The resort is set on 48 acres of land amid greenery and forests. In the lap of undisrupted nature and soaked in luxury, how can one not have a happy high?
It is the only casino resort in India that not only offers games but also various other entertainment opportunities. The resort boasts of world class amenities, housing some of the best restaurants in Gangtok - all with their own unique USPs and not to mention their award winning spa and impeccable hospitality.
The Rooms:
For the part that plucks most at our heart strings are definitely the rooms! Stylishly designed rooms with luxurious amenities ready to soak one in richness, comfort and finesse.
The resort has The Deluxe Room with private sit out; The Private Cottage that offers silence and privacy and comes with a bath tub in the bathroom; The Suite that comes with a private Verandah; The Crown, Regent & Royal Villas take it to a whole other level with a private study room, attached pool and sun deck.
The Regal Grand Villa will take your breath away! The baroque interiors and just the sight of so much beauty in that space will make your soul smile!
Dining:
Stimulate your taste buds by taking them to a gastronomic feast in any or all of these restaurants - The Orchid, a multi cuisine restaurant with scrumptious buffets and even special attention to food for health enthusiasts (Macrobiotic Spa Cuisine).
The Rumtek Lounge got us specially excited because sitting on the porch and having our refreshments while gazing at the Rumtek Monastery automatically upgraded our experience.
The Jungle Café, themed on The North East, offers you local Sikkimese food.
Last but not the least is the Tongba Bar. Don't forget to unwind and have long conversations with family and friends - both old and new - over drinks . The local drink that also inspires the name of the bar -Tongba is a must try
Kid's Zone:
We love a place where parents can relax because the kids have been adequately catered to. With Happy occupied children come relaxed parents. The resort has this colourful bright playroom for children and fitness centres, billiards rooms and other recreational activities for the grown ups.
How can you not be happy while unwinding at Mayfair Resort and Casino?
Tripoto's Secret Tip - While you're here in Mayfair Resort and Casino, make sure to explore the hidden gems around this bustling town. Go for a morning drive to Mangan, and catch a glimpse of the first rays of the sun falling on the Kanchenjunga.
Ideal for : Honeymooners, Families, the old & the young - this place fits all.
How to reach - The closest airport is Bagdogra Airport (78 Kms away) and the closest railway station is in Darjeeling (47 Kms away). From your last stop you can take a taxi and reach the resort.
Best time to visit: Spring here would be lovely (between March to May), and so is Autumn (Sept-Oct).
Booking details: You can book your stay here directly at the Mayfair Spa Resort & Casino, Gangtok website or through sites like Booking.com. It will cost you around 12,000 INR including taxes.
* Prices may vary depending on the rooms you chose and also the time of visit.
If you want to enjoy modern amenities without missing out on the culture and the wilderness of the mountains, this would be the best choice. The resort is inspired by Tibetan Architecture - very typical wooden frames beautifully carved and the play of bright colours like gold, red, yellow against the backdrop of lush greenery, grey clouds, mist and the mountain winds amount to an emotion that can only be felt and not expressed in words.
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