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Yoksum, Norbugang, Kartok lake and Dubdi Monastery : Yoksum is situated 33
kilometers away from Pelling. The first king of Sikkim was coroneted here on the
throne made of stones close to the Norbugang monastery and the chorten. The footprint
of one of the lamas, Latsun Chembo, who consecrated the king, can also be seen close
to the throne. The small but beautiful Kartok Lake is also situated in Yoksum and
is a nice place to spend a quiet moment. About a two kilometers walk uphill from
Yoksum is the Dubdi Monastery, which is the oldest in Sikkim. Besides the trekkers
huts, which can be booked through the Kanchendzonga Conservation Committee Hotel
Tashigang as well as many other hotels, offer good accommodation. Yoksum is a takeoff
point for treks to Dzongri.
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