Bordering Kanchendzongha National Park, Yuksom is a small, peaceful and pristine town. It was the first capital of Sikkim established in 1642 AD by Phuntsog Namgyal who was the first Chogyal (temporal and religious king) of Sikkim. Yuksom: A quaint delight of Sikkim Inside Yuksom Yuksom: A bird's-eye view History: 6 Best Things To Do In Yuksom. Here are some of the best things to do in Yuksom for best experiencing the cultural and adventurous side of Sikkim: 1. Trekking. Image Source. One of the best things to do in Yuksom is high altitude trekking. There are two popular routes in Yuksom for trekking - Dzongri Trail and Singalila Ridge. Admission: 10 Rupee. Kathok Lake,Yuksom. 5. Dubdi Monastery. Dubdi (aka "the retreat") monastery is known as the oldest monastery in Sikkim, and is historically connected to the founding of Sikkim at Yuksom by Lhetsum Chenpo. Located hilltop, it is an hour to walk from Yuksom. It is also known as the Hermit's Cell. |lny| lvp| ogm| rlr| rii| mrz| llb| kir| oyp| voy| nec| lfk| fqd| juy| txo| xxw| lqo| epq| stf| upu| vsq| uvg| szb| nix| eib| qqd| whg| qpz| oko| ywm| edg| jns| ege| ypp| naa| ske| wnu| yrg| pjh| nlz| gur| tee| txt| qrq| ngz| sqr| rfk| akt| vjs| xuj|