Yuksam, literally meaning the ‘meeting place of three lamas’ is of great historical importance to the Sikkimese. Yuksam was the coronation site of the first monarch of Sikkim and the throne Norbugang is a witness to this event. Norbugang made of stones is even today considered sacred as the footprint of Lhatsun Chenpo on a stone can still be seen. Further two kilometer uphill from Yuksum is Dubdi monastery, the oldest monastery of Sikkim. The beautiful monastery has now been declared a National Monument and is under the protection of the Archaeological Survey of India. Yuksum today is an attractive tourist destination offering various stay options for the visitors including village home stays, where you can stay as part of a local family and imbibe the real Sikkimese way of life. Also available is a trekkers hut plus many deluxe hotels. Yuksam is also the gateway to the Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve, the base for some of the most fascinating treks through high mountain region with the route to Dzongri being the most frequented. Yuksam Tashiding Constituency Tourism Committee holds and annual ‘Wild Food Festival’ on February.