Yuksom

Location

The name 'Yuksom' means the place where the three learned monks meet. Yuksom is a small town situated just few kilometers away from Gezing. This small and picturesque town was once the capital of Sikkim. The is nestling amidst numerous breathtaking hills and lakes. It was in the year 1642 that Yuksom was built and the first Chogyal king consecrated. The surrounding hills are covered with thick forest lending the quaint town a very green and soothing environment. The town is also the starting point for many treks to place like Dzongri and Goechala.