The Nepalese called it Sukhim - "The New Place- "; for the Bhutias seeing those endless tracts of paddy fields it was Demazong, "The Valley of Rice'. But its original inhabitants - the Lepchas understood this land best - for them it was simply "Nye-mae-el lang" abode of the Gods.

This is the grandeur of the land of Sikkim. There are wonderful places to visit in Sikkim with the profusion of lofty peaks, holy lakes, ancient monasteries, orchid nurseries, heli -tours and stunning trekking routes .

One such destination is YUKSAM- Literally means the " morning of three great lamas" who came  from Tibet and established the Nyingmapa order of Tibetan Buddhism in Yuksam . They also consecrated the first ruler of Sikkim here. It is also the entry post of the Khangchendzonga National Park.

Yuksam is the base for mountain climbing course organised by the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute which also has its base camp at Chauriganj near Dzongri.