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About Yuksam

The town of Yuksam is located in the Geyzing subdivision of West Sikkim District in the state of Sikkim. Sprawling over an area of 812.16 hectares, this town is situated at an altitude of 6,100 feet above sea level. Yuksam literally means the......Read more on Yuksam

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All (5) | Places of Worship (2) | Sanctuaries (1) | Lakes (1) | Historic Importance (1)

Khecheopalri Lake

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Type: Lake

Khecheopalri Lake is a sacred lake for both Buddhists and Hindus. Located near the Khecheopalri village, this lake is an integral part of the valley of Demazong. It is also part of the Buddhist religious pilgrimage circuit, which includes Yuksom, the Dubdi Monastery in Yuksam, Pemayangtse... Read More »

Tashiding Monastery

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Type: Religious

The Tashiding Monastery is part of the Buddhist religious pilgrimage circuit. It was built in the 17th century by Ngadak Sempa Chempo. Located between the Rathong River and the Rangit River, this monastery is surrounded by prayer flags. The monastery also comprises of many chortans that... Read More »

Dubdi Monastery

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Type: Religious

Dubdi Monastery is a Buddhist monastery of the Nyingma sect of Tibetan Buddhism. Often called as the Yuksam Monastery, this monastery was established by Chogyar Namgyal in 1701. The oldest monastery in Sikkim, Dubdi Monastery is a two storeyed structure built in stone. It has a tapering... Read More »

Khangchendzonga National Park

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Type: Sanctuary

Khangchendzonga National Park, located in the North Sikkim District, is a national park and a biosphere reserve. Earning its name from the mountain Kanchenjunga, this park spreads over an area of 849.5 sq km. The park is home to many mammal species and around 550 bird species. Mammals... Read More »

Norbugang Coronation Throne

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Type: Historic

The Norbugang Coronation Throne was constructed after the crowning of the first Chogyal of Sikkim in 1642. This throne is part of the Buddhist religious pilgrimage circuit. Norbugang Coronation Throne stands as the witness of the historical event wherein three Lamas met and consecrated the first... Read More »

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