Yuksom, a calm and placid village of Geyzing subdivision in West Sikkim district is located about 33 kilometers from Pelling, at the altitude of approximately 1780 meters. Popular amongst the tourists as an amicable and tranquil hill station and adventure terminal, Yuksom is nestled cozily in the hilly cannikin cuddled by squishy clouds. This little hamlet encompassed by oak and rhododendron woods and perched at the periphery of the Kanchenjunga National Park is an ideal place for a quiet vacation in the caressing lap of nature. Yuksom, the base for the mountain climbing expeditions to the peaks of Kanchenjunga attracts myriads of tourists and adventure seekers to enjoy the captivating beauty of the ambiance and also check their venturing quotient.

The word Yuksom means, the ‘meeting place of the three learned monks’. Honored to be the first capital of the state of Sikkim, Yuksom witnessed the coronation ceremony of the first monarch named ‘Phuntsog Namgyal’ entitled as ‘Chogyal’ and anointed to the throne by the three Lamas. Bequeathed with a number of famous Buddhist monasteries and several historical monuments, this little settlement of Rathong Chu valley holds a special religious and cultural significance in the heart of local tribal community named Bhutia. Acclaimed as the birthplace of Sikkim's Buddhist Civilization, today Yuksom is also acknowledged as a model village for eco-tourism.

Chief attractions of Yuksom include Coronation Throne, Dubdi Monastery, Norbugang Monastery, Tashideng Monastery, Enchey Monastery, Kartok Lake, Tsomgo Lake, Khecheopalri Lake, Phamrong Waterfall, Kanchenjunga National Park, Temi Tea Garden, Saramsa Garden, Tendong Hill, Menam Hill, Borong, Water Garden, Treks, Rafting, Mountain Biking and other adventures.

Buddhism was introduced to Yuksom in 9th century AD. As a result of the power conflict between Yellow Hats and Red Hats in Tibet, Red Hats migrated to Sikkim who gradually converted the native tribes of Lepchas to Buddhism. The ‘Brotherhood treaty’ was signed between Thekong-thek; the Lepcha chief and Khe-Bhumsa; the Tibetan prince in 13th century which led to the patching up of the relations between the two regions. Lama Lutsum Chembo alighted at Sikkim from Tibet in 1641 AD with the aim of propagating Buddhism and perpetuating Tibetan hold on them. Sikkim was known by the name Denjong back then. Two other lamas named Sempa Chembo and Rinzing Chembo were supposed to join him in this mission and the three lamas arriving from different directions assembled at Norbugang. Norbugang is the same place which is today known by the name Yuksom.

The terrain of Yuksom perched near Rathong Chu Valley is believed to be blessed by Guru Padma Sambhava who had predicted that the trinity will have to find the forth accomplice to join the commission. In 1642, the three Lamas went in the pursuit of the forth comrade who was chosen by destiny for the purpose of spreading Buddhism. The trinity found the chosen one near Gangtok and brought him to Yuksom to be crowned as the ‘Chogyal’ – the religious head of the region. Phuntsog Namgyal, the first Chogyal of Yuksom was the fifth generation descendant of Guru Tashi who was succeeded by 12 descendants over 333 years.

The Namgyal monarchy lasted in Sikkim from 1642 to 1975 that successfully propagated and firmly enrooted Buddhist religion there. Mahayana Buddhism of Tibet called Vajrayana Sect was introduced in Sikkim and ultimately recognized as the state religion. Phuntsog expanded his kingdom up to Darjeeling in south and Nepal in east. Yuksom was made the capital of his dominion and a centralized administration was established there. Yuksom was integrated to independent India in 1975.