Remembering Yuksom

If a remote little village, surrounded by some magnificent mountains, picturesque teahouses and a quaint market is your idea of a perfect holiday, then make sure to head to Yuksom in West Sikkim.

Yuksom was the first capital of Sikkim, established in 1642 AD and has a rich history. The village is situated at an altitude of 5700 feet. Being the gateway to the Khangchendzonga National Park and a base for trekking to the Goecha La pass and the Rathong Glacier, this sleepy hamlet has a large influx of mountaineers and trekkers from all parts of the world.

Kabru North (7338 mtrs) as seen from Yuksom

However, Yuksom can be a suitable destination for non-trekkers too. The road to Yuksom from Silliguri is beautifully forested with the Teesta and the Rangit rivers running alongside.

The best part about Yuksom is the huge expanse of unperturbed greenery, the chilly winds that will catch you by surprise every once in a while, the delicious steaming hot momos at the Gupta restaurant, and the dogs- You simply love the dogs there!