 About
35 km from Pemayangtse lays the first capital of Sikkim where
the first Chogyal of the kingdom of Sikkim was consecrated
in 1641 AD by three learned Lamas. The Norbugang Chorten nearby
still has the evidence of the consecration ceremony in the
form of stone seats and a footprint of the head lama on a
stone.
The name `Yuksom` means the meeting place
of three Lamas. Situated at an altitude of 1780 mt, the place
is famous as the starting place for mountaineering expeditions
and treks to higher Kanchenjunga ranges.
The famous Dubdi monastery is an hour's
trek from Yuksom. For trekkers going towards the Kanchenjunga
base camp or the Dzongri - Goechala region, this is the place
where it all starts.
About 9 km from Yuksom is the 'phamrong'
waterfall. A bridge nearby provides excellent glimpse of the
waterfall.
Yuksom can be approached either from Tashiding
or from Pelling. The road from Tashiding passes through dense
forests.
Hotel in Yuksom - Hotel
Tashi Ghang
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