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Things to do in Yuksom
Sikkim’s first capital and the trekker’s gate.
The list
The short version: Where the first Chogyal was crowned and where the Dzongri trail begins.
01
Norbugang throne
The stone coronation seat under old chortens.
02
Kathok lake
The footprints-and-prayers lake above the village.
Know before you go
- History
- First capital, 1642 coronation
- Trailhead
- Dzongri-Goechala trek
- Permit
- Trek permits via registered agencies
Yuksom is where Sikkim began: the Norbugang coronation throne marks the 1642 crowning of the first Chogyal, and monasteries sit in the forest above the village. For trekkers it is the trailhead of the Dzongri-Goechala route into Kanchenjunga National Park.
Best time: March-May and September-November for treks.
Practicals
Permits & season for Sikkim
No ILP, but protected areas (Nathula, North Sikkim beyond Mangan) need permits arranged through registered agencies ahead of travel.
March to May for rhododendrons and clear skies, October to December for the sharpest views; the monsoon closes high routes.
Yuksom month by month
Places to visit near Yuksom
All of Yuksom, none of the guesswork
Fixed departures you can join solo, or a private plan around your dates. Prices on the page, real people on WhatsApp.
Keep planning
- Sikkim travel guide
- Flying into Pakyong Airport, Sikkim: flights, cabs and onward connections
- Sikkim permits: the complete guide
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