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Goecha La trek, a popular adventure in India, offers stunning views of Kanchenjunga and 14 other mountain ranges, reaching 15100 feet above sea level and covering 65.7 km.
Norbugang park, a popular tourist destination, features a colossal chorten and a shrine with treasures buried under it, marking the coronation of the first chogyal of Sikkim in 1642.
Visit Dubdi Monastery
Dubdi Monastery, Sikkim's oldest, is located at 2100 meters above sea level. Established in 1701, it follows Nyingma Buddhism and houses a rare collection of religious scripts.
Local cuisines in Yuksom, including momos, thukpa, phagshapa, sel roti, sinki, gundruk, sael roti, Thenthuk, chhurpi soup, and kinema, offer diverse vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.
Tashi Tenka, a royal palace complex south of Yuksom, was once the Chogyal residence and now a testament to Sikkim's rich culture and history.
Visit Kanchenjunga Fall
Kanchenjunga Falls, a 100-foot waterfall in Yuksom, is a popular tourist destination with a 20-dollar entry fee and rope sliding activities.
Mani hall, Yuksom's unique sanctuary, features 18 prayer wheels decorated with copper, offering meditation and inner peace for visitors to explore.
Shop at Yuksom Bazar
Yuksom bazar is a bustling market with shops selling handicrafts, spices, and delicacies, as well as gift items and popular yak cheese.
Kartok Lake, near Yuksom, is a sacred lake with red and gold fishes believed to be Lama Kathok Kuntu Zangpo's spirit pool, and hosts a annual festival.