Yuskom, the first capital of Sikkim, located in the Geyzing subdivision of West Sikkim. It is situated near Kanchenjunga National Park, in the heart of mountains covered with lush greenery. Yuksom means “meeting place of the three learned monks”. It offers a wide range of opportunities of hiking and trekking. It is home to various religious and historical sites like Dubdi and Sangachoeling monasteries.
Flying to Yuksom: Bagdogra Airport (153 km away) is the nearest airport to Yuksom. It offers international flights from Bhutan and Bangkok and domestic flights from Delhi, Chennai, Banglore, Lucknow, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Amritsar, Pune, Mumbai, Surat.
Driving to Yuksom:
| Destination | Distance (km) | Time (hh:mm) |
|---|---|---|
| Darjeeling | 88 km | 3:42 |
| Kurseong | 118 km | 4:56 |
| Gangtok | 125 km | 5:06 |
| Lolegaon | 134 km | 5:01 |
| Bhagalpur | 401 km | 10:54 |
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