Introducing Yuksom (Yuksam)
Loveable Yuksom is historic and charming. It’s the main trailhead for the Khangchendzonga Trek, but, lacking direct views of the high mountains, has thus far been spared the rapacious development that’s overwhelming Pelling. The Community Information Centre (per hr Rs 50; 10am-1pm & 3-5pm) offers internet connection in an unlikely hut near Kathok Lake.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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motorbike trip in Sikkim
by paulbutokai 14 September 2011
Hi a friend and me are going to Sikkim soon and we wanted to visit around riding motorbikes ... maybe finding bikes in Siliguri, or Darje…
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RE: Kasturi trek
by everyonesplanet 08 September 2011
Kasturi trek is certainly a better option than trace backing the same trail down to Yuksom. Kasturi trek can be bit challenging, especially…
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RE: KOLKATA TO SIKKIM (route suggestions)
by everyonesplanet 07 September 2011
I would either take a flight to Bagdogra or travel by Darjeeling mail to NJP. The train journey takes about 12 hours and generally Darjeelin…
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