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Yuksom. / 27.37333°N 88.22083°E / 27.37333; 88.22083. Yuksom is a historical town, just 40 km north of Gyalshing city in the Gyalshing district in the Northeast Indian state of Sikkim. It was the first capital of Kingdom of Sikkim established in 1642 AD by Phuntsog Namgyal who was the first Chogyal (temporal and religious king) of Sikkim.
Yuksom was supplanted by Rabdentse as capital in 1670 when Phuntsok Namgyal’s child Tensung Namgyal, moved the capital. Yuksom is an authentic town and a legacy town in Geyzing subdivision of West Sikkim locale in the Northeast Indian territory of Sikkim. Yuksom has a consecrated, religious and social hugeness.
Khangchendzonga National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and it covers a territory of 1784 sq km. This high elevation national park in Yuksom is known for its astounding untamed life where fascinating creature species, for example, Red Panda, Snow Leopard, Great Tibetan Sheep, Bharal, Musk deer and so on can be spotted.
May 16, 2020 · West Sikkim district, Sikkim , India: Geo Coordinates: 27.368403 N, 88.222141 E: Altitude: 1750 m/5740 ft: ... Yuksom is a well known name to the trek enthusiasts.
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Sep 20, 2019 · If you don’t know about the history of Sikkim, you may find it like any other beautiful village in the mountainous regions. But, Yuksom, the birth-place of Sikkim, is much more than a tourist destination. Its contribution in the history of Sikkim is very significant. It was the first capital of Sikkim way back in the 17th century.
Dubdi Monstery is the oldest monastery in all of Sikkim established in 1701 by Sikkim's first Chogyal or King. For visitors it's an important place to visit to understand the history of Sikkim. It was in Yuksom that the three ascetics or lamas met and crowned Phuntsog Namgyal the first king of Sikkim in 1642. In fact, the word Yuksom literally ...
Day 1: Yuksom to Tshokha (3.000 m/9.840 ft, 14 km, 5 to 6 hr): The trail first climbs gently along the Ratong Chu River, then steeply to the settlement of Bakhim and for 3 km through forest of magnolia and rhododendron to Tshokha. Overnight at camp. Day 2: Tshokha to Dzongri (4.030 m, 13.218 ft, 10 km, 5 to 6 hr): The trail climbs for 3 hr ...
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