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| Located in Sikkim, Yuksom is a historical town situated in a circular type valley encircled by mountain ranges. The town is located in the Geyzing sub-division of West Sikkim and has an average elevation of 1,780 m. The town is situated around 124 km from Gangtok, the state capital. |
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| Tourist Attractions in Yuksom |
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| Yuksom has an unspoiled natural beauty. Being the main trailhead towards Mt. Khangchendzonga, the town is quite popular among trekking enthusiasts. The town is slowly gaining popularity among tourists owing to its natural beauty and peaceful surroundings. There are a few tourist attractions in Yuksom, they are: |
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| Hotels and Accommodation |
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| As the town is the starting point for treks, it is quite popular amongst nature and adventure enthusiast. There are a few decent places to stay in Yuksom, which range from budget to mid-range hotels. Booking in advance is advised. |
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| How to Reach Yuksom |
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| As Yuksom is gradually gaining popularity, tourists and adventure lovers are flocking to this little town to explore it. Here is how one can reach Yuksom: |
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| Rail |
| The nearest railway station to Yuksom is at New Jalpaiguri in West Bengal. It is located at a distance of around 163 km and connects to major cities across India. From here shared jeep or taxis can be hired. |
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| Road |
| Yuksom is linked by a road network to major cities in Sikkim, West Bengal, Nepal border and Bhutan border by buses. Jeeps also ply from Gangtok to reach Yuksom. Travelling at night is not advisable. |
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| Air |
| The nearest airport to Yuksom is the Bagdogra Airport in Siliguri, West Bengal. It is located at a distance of around 172 km from Yuksom. One can hire a taxi from here to reach Yuksom. |
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