Welcome to Yuksom
Yuksom is the base camp for many treks in Sikkim. One can trek to Tashiding/Dzongri peak/Goecha La from here. Yuksom is a historical town in Geyzing subdivision of West Sikkim district in the Northeast Indian state of Sikkim. It was the first capital of Sikkim established in 1642 AD by Phuntsog Namgyal who was the first Chogyal (temporal and religious king) of Sikkim. The Chogyal established the first monastery at Yuksom in Sikkim known as the Dubdi Monastery in 1701, which is part of Buddhist religious pilgrimage circuit involving the Norbugang Chorten, Pemayangtse Monastery, the Rabdentse ruins, the Sanga Choeling Monastery, the Khecheopalri Lake, and the Tashiding Monastery. Yuksom is where there is the Norbugang Chorten near the Norbugang throne, the place Namgyal was crowned and several monasteries and a lake. The dynastic rule of the Chogyals lasted for 333 years.
Price of Taxi for Yuksom
| Source | Small | Normal | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi From Bagdogra to Yuksom | Rs. 4,000 | Rs. 5,000 | Rs. 6,000 |
| Taxi From NJP to Yuksom | Rs. 4,000 | Rs. 5,000 | Rs. 6,000 |
| Taxi From Pelling to Yuksom | Rs. 2,500 | Rs. 3,200 | Rs. 3,800 |
| Taxi From Darjeeling to Yuksom | Rs. 4,000 | Rs. 5,000 | Rs. 6,000 |
| Taxi From Kalimpong to Yuksom | Rs. 4,200 | Rs. 5,200 | Rs. 6,000 |
| Taxi From Gangtok to Yuksom | Rs. 4,000 | Rs. 5,000 | Rs. 6,000 |
Note : Rs. 1,000 extra on Season
Small Vehicle : Wagon-R / Santro / Alto / SimilarNormal Vehicle : Maxx / Sumo / Bolero / Similar
Luxury Vehicle : Innova / Xylo / Scorpio / Similar
Season : April 10 - June 10, September 10 - Nov end, Dec 20 - Jan 15
Off Season : Rest all
