Yuksom Travel
Yuksom, located in the Geyzing subdivision of West Sikkim means "Meeting place of three lamas" and was named after the three Tibetan holy men who crowned the first chogyal (monarch) of Sikkim here in 1641.
Yuksom Travel Guide helps you to discover in and out of this calm and peaceful hill retreat and an ideal place for a quiet vacation, nestled in the lap of nature.
Best time to Visit Yuksom
Given the pleasant weather, the best time to visit Yuksom would be between March to June and September to November.
How to Reach Yuksom
Famous for its natural beauty and pleasant weather and being the starting point to treks, Yuksom is gradually gaining importance among tourists and here is how one can reach Yuksom:
By Train
The nearest railway station to Yuksom is at New Jalpaiguri, situated in West Bengal and located at a distance of 163 km from Yuksom. New Jalpaiguri is connected to all major cities across India, such as Delhi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Guwahati and others.
By Road
Yuksom is connected by a strong road network to major cities in Sikkim, West Bengal, Nepal border and Bhutan border by buses which run between Gangtok and Siliguri and Kalimpong and Darjeeling. Jeeps also ply from Yuksom to detonations like Jorethang, Geyzing and Gangtok.
By Air
The closest airport to Yuksom is Bagdogra Airport which is located in Siliguri, West Bengal at a distance of 172 km from Yuksom. Bagdogra airport is connected to cities like Kolkata, Delhi and Guwahati. To reach Yuksom from Bagdogra airport, one can hire a taxi which will take four to five hours to reach Yuksom.
Tourist Attractions in Yuksom
Given its natural beauty and peaceful surroundings, Yuksom is gaining popularity among tourists. Here are a few places in Yuksom that are popular tourist attractions:
- Dubdi Gompa
- Kartok Lake
- Phamrong Waterfalls
- Kanchenjunga National Park
Last Updated on : 03/10/2013
